# Yamaha RX-V6A vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Yamaha RX-V6A (Yamaha) and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 (Pioneer) among av receivers. Yamaha RX-V6A is the cheaper of the two at $599.

## Side by side

| Spec | Yamaha RX-V6A | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $599 | $2999 |
| Brand | Yamaha | Pioneer |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Channels | 7.2 | 11.4 |
| Watts per channel 8ohm | 100 | 150 |
| HDMI inputs | 7 | 7 |
| HDMI inputs 8k | 3 | — |
| Dolby atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Room correction | YPAO Multipoint Measurement | Dirac Live (license included), MCACC |
| Wireless streaming | MusicCast, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect | Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, DTS Play-Fi, Works with Sonos, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready |

## Key differences

- Channels: Yamaha RX-V6A 7.2 vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 11.4
- Watts per channel 8ohm: Yamaha RX-V6A 100 vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 150
- Room correction: Yamaha RX-V6A YPAO Multipoint Measurement vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 Dirac Live (license included), MCACC
- Wireless streaming: Yamaha RX-V6A MusicCast, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, DTS Play-Fi, Works with Sonos, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready

## What reviewers say

**Yamaha RX-V6A** — Only one whitelisted source published a hands-on review of this exact model: What Hi-Fi, carrying the review from its Australian sister title Sound+Image. It judged the RX-V6A a fine, nicely smart not-so-entry-level seven-channel AV receiver with wonderful movie/surround sound and first-class, rock-solid network audio, while flagging that only the front L/R channels accept 4-ohm speakers and that video upscaling is basic. The review is a listening test with no independent lab measurements. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- Yamaha RX-V6A: https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/av_receivers_amps/rx-v6a/specs.html (usa.yamaha.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805: https://www.ecoustics.com/products/pioneer-elite-vsx-lx805-av-receiver/ (ecoustics.com, verified 2026-07-07)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/av-receivers/yamaha-rx-v6a-vs-pioneer-vsx-lx805/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Yamaha RX-V6A ($599) vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 ($2999) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/av-receivers/yamaha-rx-v6a-vs-pioneer-vsx-lx805/
License: CC BY 4.0.