Ken Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Has anybody any experience with either of these Pioneer VSX-LX52 or LX72 Receivers? Has anybody actually used or heard one, rather than read magazine reviews? Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudra Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I am using the LX 82 which is not much different from the LX72. Is there anything you would like to know in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 Rudra, Sound quality and ease of use / set up. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redone Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 (edited) Like rudra I have the SC LX-82. IMO it is one of the easiest to set up receivers I've ever had so I assume the LX-52/LX-72 are the same. The Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup is awesome and when checked afterwards with a tape measure for speaker distances and a sound meter it's also very accurate. The LX-82 model can still be picked up for $2,000 so it's well worth some consideration. Edited September 15, 2010 by Redone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haygeebaby Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I have the LX60 - which has since been discontinued from the available range. Very easy to setup. The auto calibration with included microphone is so simple. Just hold the mic at your listening position and then press go - a minute later - it's sorted. However, fine tuning is a little complicated - like all other AV amps - there seems to be hundreds of settings and multiple levels of navigation. I found that increasing the volumne of the center stage offered me a better listening experience. The remote I have - AXD7500 - it's hard to use - confusing and too many functions. No glow in the dark as well. Denon remote was better. Sound quality - yeah - it's decent. I use the bi-amp feature since I don't have 7.1 - only 5.1 speakers. I used bi-wire for a long time with my setup, and then realised bi-amp is the way to go. Huge difference. I use the Extended Stereo advance sound feature when some files only support stereo - and I really enjoy the surround feeling the amp delivers. While listening to Chris Boti Live in Boston - from CD and DVD and flac from PC - flac version from PC in extended stereo sounds better than the DVD dolby digital version. So I was impressed by the difference. PC sound card is a Onkyo SE150. Have had no regrets from the purchase. Looks great in gloss black. And built in features are great. I would reccomend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudra Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Ken, I don't use the amp section of the LX 82. So I cannot comment on how the amp section of the LX72 sounds considering that they both share the same B & O ice amp modules. The LX is a ice powered amp whereas the LX60 is a class AB. Sound wise the LX 82/LX 72 can go toe to toe with some of the more expenseive AVR's. The setup is easy(I am biased, since this is my 3rd Pio AVR). If you use Kuro link for PQLS you loose the ability to re-assign the Video Inputs. Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) does not equalise the sub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hornby Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Hi Ken, jcjuice has the lx72 which serves h/t duties and until very recently stereo as well- hopefully he weighs in with some of his thoughts- otherwise send him a pm. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Another LX60 owner here and a very happy one.When time comes to upgrade it will be for another Pioneer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 Thanks for the replies. I have a fairly good 2 channel system and that is my main system. I am no longer into Home Theatre in a big way, so I am now split between a Dennon AVR 2311 and a Pioneer LX52 fo the Family Room. At the price available new I am leaning towards the LX52. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 I took a chance and ordered the Pioneer VSX-LX52, direct from Pioneer on line under $1100.00 including delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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