• IMAX Enhanced: The VSX-LX305 is IMAX Enhanced, certified to deliver the dynamic and heart-pounding sound presented by DTS just as intended by the filmmaker, and provide an immersive experience on your home theater.
• Dolby Atmos®/Dolby Surround Upmixing: The VSX-LX305 is compatible with 7.2.2ch/5.2.4ch configuration of the latest theater sound platform, Dolby Atmos®. You can reproduce object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements, or the realistic three-dimensional movement overhead by the top speakers. Other audio codecs such as PCM and DSD can be upmixed using Dolby Surround for enjoying 3D surround sound.
• DTS:X®/DTS Neural:X Upmixing: DTS:X is the next-generation audio codec from DTS that leverages object-based audio to enable new immersive and interactive audio experiences. Enjoy a seamless soundscape with 7.2.2ch/5.2.4ch surround system offering maximum excitement. Other audio codecs such as PCM and DSD can be upmixed using DTS Neural:X for enjoying 3D surround sound.
• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: When playing any Dolby format, engaging the Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer enables a more immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers.
• Apple AirPlay 2: Apple AirPlay 2 lets you effortlessly stream music or podcasts to speakers throughout your house using any Apple device or by asking Siri, and it all stays in perfect sync.
• Advanced MCACC Auto Room Tuning featuring Auto Phase Control Plus: Advanced MCACC adjusts the sound according to the listening room and speakers, and also creates clearer sound by suppressing the standing waves that occur between walls or ceiling and floor. Measurement of up to nine positions can be saved for a wide listening area. Auto Phase Control Plus makes real-time analysis of the phase difference, and automatically compensates the gap between the LFE and main signals, providing strong bass and clear high-frequency sound.
• Works with SONOS: By bringing the VSX-LX305 into the Sonos eco-system with Connect or Port, you can play any music or audio source on your Sonos app. With “Volume Pass Through” mode selected at the Sonos App settings, you’ll be able to control the volume of the unit by Sonos app or by itself. Enjoy high-quality playback from the AV receiver by Sonos app, just as you would with your favorite Sonos system.
• Powered Zone 2 with Dedicated DAC: With the powered feature, the VSX-LX305 can directly drive speakers in another room, without the need for a separate amplifier. What’s more, the dedicated DAC for Zone 2 lets you listen to all digital audio sources. 
• Zone B Output for Wireless Headphones: The VSX-LX305 is equipped with Zone B audio output terminals for expanding the Main Zone sound. You can listen to the sound playing in the living room via wireless headphones.
• Voice Control: The VSX-LX305 works with Ok Google, so you can control playback of various music services supported by Chromecast by asking a Google Assistant enabled device to play, stop, skip, or take the volume up or down. This receiver also works with Alexa, so you can also use voice commands to control supported music services in mulutiple rooms* via Alexa built-in device. Thanks to both voice controls, you can easily operate and enjoy music services or Internet radio with your voice, without using a remote control or smartphone app.
• High-quality Audio Transmission by Bluetooth® Wireless technology: The VSX-LX305 features built-in Bluetooth® receiver and transmitter. Thus not only can you listen to the sound transmitted from your smartphone or tablet with the AV receiver, but you can also listen to the sound input to the AV receiver from Bluetooth® headphones. Supporting aptX and aptX HD codecs for audio transmission, you can enjoy high-quality sound with low latency with compatible headphones.

Other Features:

• Channels: 9
• Amplification Type: Direct Energy
• 185 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10 %, 1ch Driven)
• 170 W/ch (8 ohms,1 kHz, THD 1 %, 1ch Driven IEC)
• Sleep Timer
• Pioneer Remote App
• Dialog Enhancement
• Personal Preset
• DTS Play-Fi with Pioneer Music Control App
• Reflex Optimizer
• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer
• Front Terminals: HDMI 1 In, USB, MCACC/Dirac Live Web Setup MIC, Audio In, Phones Out
• Rear Terminals: HDMI 6 In; 4 Assignable, HDMI 2 Out; 1 for MAIN, 1 for SUB/ZONE 2, Ethernet, USB, Audio In, Phono (MM) In, Digital Coaxial In, Digital Optical In, Subwoofer Pre Out, ZONE Pre/Line Out/ZONE B Line Out, Speaker 9 ch Out, IR 1 In/1 Out, , 12 V Trigger Out, RS-232C, FM/AM Antenna
• Power Requirements: AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption/Standby: 760 W/0.1 W
• Weight: 10.4kg
• Dimension: W53.6xD45.8xH26.5 cm