Pioneer · Updated July 2026
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805: price, specs & release date
The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 costs $2999, #13 cheapest of 16 AV receivers (median $1649). It earns a Gold Deskmark — 70/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 17 in class.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805, released 2023. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: ecoustics.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 a good buy?
At $2999, the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 is #13 cheapest of the 16 AV receivers we track, where the median is $1649. On the spec sheet, its watts per channel 8ohm of 150 is the highest of the 17, its HDMI inputs of 7 is the highest of the 18, and its release year of 2023 is the highest of the 13. By release date, it is among the newer of the 13 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $2999 Launch price $2,999 US. eCoustics product-launch page states verbatim: "available from Spring 2023 for $2,999 at Amazon and through authorized dealers." The Amazon listing itself is currently unavailable and shows no live USD price, so the $2,999 figure is sourced from the eCoustics page. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pioneer |
| Released | 2023 |
| Channels | 11.4 |
| Watts per channel 8ohm | 150 |
| HDMI inputs | 7 |
| HDMI inputs 8k | — |
| Dolby atmos | Yes |
| Room correction | Dirac Live (license included), MCACC |
| Wireless streaming | Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, DTS Play-Fi, Works with Sonos, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready |
Source: ecoustics.com (verified 2026-07-07) · corroborated by amazon.com. Re-fetched and verified 2026-07-10 via fetch-clean.mjs. The eCoustics launch page confirmed verbatim: 150 Watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2-ch driven, FTC) across 11 amplified channels in a 7.2.4 layout, HDMI inputs "HDMI (6 rear/1 front)" (7 total) plus 3 HDMI outputs, HDMI 2.1 with 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz at up to 40Gbps, Dolby Atmos/DTS:X/Auro 3D, Dirac Live built-in (License included) alongside MCACC, wireless via Chromecast Built-in/AirPlay 2/Bluetooth (AptX HD)/Wi-Fi/DTS Play-Fi/Works with Sonos Certified/Spotify Connect/Roon Ready, and a "Spring 2023 for $2,999" launch price (table also lists $2,999.00). The Amazon retailer listing corroborated the exact model: "Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 11.4 Channel AV Receiver", Surround Sound Channel Configuration 11.4, 150 Watts / 11 channels / 7.2.4, Total HDMI Ports 10 (= 7 inputs + 3 outputs), Dirac Live Room Calibration, Dolby Atmos, 8K/4K Ultra HD, Model Number VSXLX805, UPC 889951003724; the listing is "Currently unavailable" and shows only EUR prices, so priceUsd rests on eCoustics. hdmi_inputs_8k is null because neither fetched page stated a per-port count of 8K-capable inputs. All 7 non-null spec values, priceUsd, and releaseDate are explicitly supported by the fetched text; no values required nulling.
Is the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 worth it vs cheaper AV receivers?
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 against its closest cheaper and pricier AV receivers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 16 ranked →
| Product | Price | Channels | Watts per channel 8ohm | HDMI inputs | Dolby atmos | Room correction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 this | $2999 | 11.4 | 150 | 7 | Yes | Dirac Live (license included), MCACC |
| Denon AVR-X4800H | $2799 | 9.4 | 125 | 7 | Yes | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 (Dirac Live upgradeable) |
| Anthem MRX 740 8K | $3099 | 11.2 pre-amp / 7 amp | 140 | 7 | Yes | ARC Genesis |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 cost?
The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 has a US price of $2999 (Launch price $2,999 US. eCoustics product-launch page states verbatim: "available from Spring 2023 for $2,999 at Amazon and through authorized dealers." The Amazon listing itself is currently unavailable and shows no live USD price, so the $2,999 figure is sourced from the eCoustics page.), as of 2026-07-07.
How does the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 compare on price?
At $2999, the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 is #13 cheapest of the 16 AV receivers we track, where the median is $1649.
When was the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 released?
The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 was released 2023.
What are the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805's key specs?
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 (Pioneer): channels 11.4, watts per channel 8ohm 150, hdmi inputs 7, dolby atmos Yes, room correction Dirac Live (license included), MCACC. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-07.
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