Pioneer VSX-LX303 Review and Specs

When one device allows you to build a home theater Dolby Atmos / DTS: X according to the scheme 7.1.2 with a gain of 170 watts per channel and at the same time it feeds the speakers in two other zones; when it plays almost any audio content from any local sources and over a wired / wireless network, it is controlled by voice and from the gadget, equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and also supports 4K HDR10 video streams, but it costs very cheap, there is only one question: where is the ambush among all of these Pioneer VSX-LX303 specs? The answer is in the Pioneer VSX-LX303 review.

Pioneer VSX-LX303 review

Features

The VSX-LX303 is a 9.2-channel DTS: X and Dolby Atmos device. The model can work with audio systems in configurations 5.2.4 and 7.2.2. In addition, the VSX-LX303 features DTS Neural: X and Dolby Surround upmix functionality. Altitude / surround channels, if you do not use them in the main surround sound system, can be used to connect two pairs of speakers in other zones. The built-in amplifier delivers 100 watts of power per channel (6 Ohm).

Design and build

Like the younger LX103, the more advanced LX303 supports 4K / 60 Hz and three types of HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG). There is also a feature upscaling resolution to UHD. The model is fully ready to play Hi-Res audio: the built-in DAC on the PCM5101 chip from Texas Instruments and the Aureus DSP processor support up to 384 kHz / 32 bit quality. The receiver has a built-in MCACC calibration system, which adjusts the sound to the characteristics of the room.

Connectivity

To connect external sources are seven HDMI inputs. Among other things, the novelty received Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules with support for popular protocols, including Apple AirPlay, DTS Play-Fi and FlareConnect. The LX303 can also play music from streaming services. There is compatibility with voice control through the Google Assistant.

Setup

To control the network arsenal requires a smartphone or tablet. Everything else is controlled from a simple but completely ergonomic complete remote control. All the basic indications, according to tradition, are displayed on the display of the device, and the exact settings are made through the on-screen menu.

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