alaTest Sites
About alaTest
Connect with alaTest
alaTest, Product Reviews & Tests © 2005-2025 ICSS AB. All rights reserved. Privacy
6 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 reviews of Pioneer SC-LX89. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Pioneer SC-LX89 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)
You won't fail to be entertained by this Pioneer AV amp
Powerful sound Good organisation Easy setup Good compatibility
Could do with more subtlety
If you want extra oomph from your action blockbusters and an immersive Atmos experience, you can’t fail to be impressed by the SC-LX89’s muscle and composure. We’d like a bit more dynamic subtlety to make this a one-size-fits-all amplifier. Still, for...
Expert review by : Steve May (homecinemachoice.com)
Smooth, dynamic presentation; versatile speaker options; intelligent MCACC Pro calibration system; DTS:X-ready
Stingy HDCP 2.2 HDMI provision; bloomin’ complicated; limited number of connected music services
Highs: Smooth, dynamic presentation; versatile speaker options; intelligent MCACC Pro calibration system; DTS:X-ready Lows: Stingy HDCP 2.2 HDMI provision; bloomin’ complicated; limited number of connected music services
Expert review by : Australian HiFi (avhub.com.au)
The SC-LX89, like a Swiss army knife, bristles with useful tools that are tucked away out of sight, easily deployed when required.