Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 review

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Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 review

Onkyo TX-SR383
vs
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

It’s strongly recommended to compare different receivers if you want to choose the best one: Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 9.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the TX-SR383 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 100/8, 135/6, while the Elite VSX-LX305 has a power of 100/8, 225/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the TX-SR383 it is 0.09%, but for the Elite VSX-LX305 it is 0.08%.

Audio features

Competitive models use the same DAC. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305. In the considered devices there is no function transmitting an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The Elite VSX-LX305 has access to the Spotify service. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the TX-SR383 and the Elite VSX-LX305. Video scaling is only possible with the Elite VSX-LX305. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the Elite VSX-LX305.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the TX-SR383 has 4/1, and the Elite VSX-LX305 has 7/2.Onkyo TX-SR383 connectionsPioneer Elite VSX-LX305 connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the Elite VSX-LX305. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Onkyo TX-SR383 has HDMI CEC. The TX-SR383 has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the Elite VSX-LX305, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305.

Additional features

Ability to create 2 Multi zones inherent in both AV receivers. There is an ECO mode in neither AV receiver. The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the Elite VSX-LX305. Only in the Elite VSX-LX305 realized a DTS:X surround technology.

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General

Item

Onkyo TX-SR383
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

Model

TX-SR383
Elite VSX-LX305

Brand

Onkyo
Pioneer

Reviews

188
0

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
9.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

100/8, 135/6
100/8, 225/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8, 6

Frequency response

5Hz-100KHz
20Hz-20KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.09
0.08

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/24-bit
192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

Audyssey MultEQ
MCACC

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Advanced Music Optimizer
Advanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Dirac Live Room Correction

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay, AirPlay 2

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

4/1
7/2

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.3

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

1
1

Coaxial digital input

1
1

Composite input

2
0

Component input/output

0/0
0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, phones, setup mic
HDMI, USB, phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10+

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz
4K/120Hz

8K signal pass-through

8K/60Hz

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

DeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLG
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSync

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI

App control

iPhone, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android

Display

fluorescent
colour OSD

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

USB
network, USB

Other additional features

has not
App Control, Sonos Connect control

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

2
2

Zone audio output

speaker
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

has not
Pioneer Control App

RS-232

0
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
1/1

DC trigger output (12V)

0
2

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

has not
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
AIFF, DSD

Power

Operational power consumption, W

270
750

Standby consumption, W

0.3
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 16.8 x 32.6/17 x 6.3 x 12.6
43.5 x 17.3 x 37/17.1 x 6.1 x 14.9

Weight, kg/lbs

8.2/17.6
10.4/22.9

Other

Release year

2018
2021
Onkyo TX-SR383
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
Onkyo TX-SR383
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

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  • 4.8Onkyo TX-SR383
  • 8.5Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305