Pioneer VSX-935 7.2 channel AV receiver
Dolby Atmos receiver
7.2 channels
8k compatible
Network connectivity
170 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10 %, 1ch Driven)
80 W/ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven, FTC)
Pioneer VSX-935 7.2ch Receiver $1243 (Was $1699) Delivered @ WestCoast Hifi
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Onkyo and Pioneer aren't much different in reputation to one another of late
V6A is class leading? I'd thought that it was simply a entry level AVR for 7.1 channels with smart features and '8k60/4k120 support'.. oh yeah and I own one my self.
If you're going to talk about 'class leading' avrs, you're going to need to shell out like 6-8 grand on a Denon X6700H or whatever it is these days… even the 1700H/2700H is bottom teir and it only starts to get good with the X3700H.
Class leading, as in, in its class, not overall…
I’ve currently got a previous gen VSX-932, it replaced a similarly spec’d Yamaha (can’t remember the model number).
I much prefer the sound from the pioneer, everything seems clearer and punchier especially for movies/gaming.Probably an older version of what I have - the Yamaha RX-V685. Bought it three or four years ago for around the $700 mark. I actually find it to be pretty decent, although it did need a firmware update and some tweaking to get the best sound. There's a comparison (although of the older VSX934 not the 935) here https://www.zkelectronics.com/compare/yamaha-rx-v685/pioneer….
I've only ever owned yamaha models so going to pioneer is nerve racking. Lol
Buying a new TV soon so have to upgrade the receiver too. I'm 50/50 at the moment to pull the trigger. Lol
Tempting.
Same.
170 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10 %, 1ch Driven)
80 W/ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven, FTC)Thats some horribly misleading specs there
Have changed so people can see she the difference as stated above
it's good that most people will never even use more than 40 watts RMS from the AVR - given that the sub will take care of most of the low end, which is what would take up the most power.
The only THD numbers I'd ever really look at are in power amp spec sheets.
These AVRs are all about the same and good enough for 99% of users.
Agree, was more just the default listing many sites are running with calling it 170wrms. When in reality it's nowhere near.
I hate audio manufacturers, their crooks.
What spec are the HDMI 2.1 ports?
(HDMI IN 1-3) with 8K, VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), QFT (Quick Frame transport), DSC (Display Stream Compression), and QMS (Quick Media Switching) pass-through
What is the bandwidth of the ports? 40Gbps? 48Gbps? less ?
I ask as some of these AVRs sold as HDMI 2.1 cant actually do full HDMI 2.1 due to crappy port bandwidth. i.e. Yamaha is like 24GBps
AFAIK only the Denons have proper HDMI 2.1
Oh. That's a deal breaker for me. I need to investigate further.
https://www.pioneerhomeusa.com/product/vsx-935-av-receiver/
These products support all specs for the 2021 HDMI 2.1 certification.
It can do full 8K and 4K120 - I don't think there's anything missing from the HDMI implementation.
From a quick google it appears HDMI 1-2 are 40Gbps which isnt the full 48Gbps but it is enough considering most TV's are not even 48Gbps. I would be ok with 40Gbps just not anything less.
https://www.avforums.com/threads/hdmi-2-1-chips-in-avrs-and-…
Great link, thanks !
Anyone know if this supports simultaneous output to 2 Bluetooth headphones? I'm hoping this receiver may fit the bill as I'm having trouble finding a reasonably priced 4K/8K compatible receiver that has this inbuilt.
argh
You cannot transmit audio to multiple BLUETOOTH wireless technology
enabled devices from this unitLook up the Avantree Oasis Plus, if the receiver has 3.5mm or optical out you can connect it.
Does AptX which has been fine for latency assuming your headphones support it.
Thanks MagnamoniousRex. I currently have a very similar unit, TaoTronics TT-BA09 Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 Transmitter, that does the job on my old receiver. Since I need to get a new receiver for 4K I was hoping to find one with this ability inbuilt. Seems harder than it sounds it would seem.
I have an older Pioneer SC-LX57 and sound-wise it's been great, but I've found longevity is not a Pioneer strength. They no longer sell the remote for it, ANYWHERE, and there are so many buttons and functions that the generic replacement remotes don't do everything. I ended up needing to buy some conductive paint to fix the dying buttons on the remote.
Also their mobile apps stopped getting updated years ago and no longer work on modern Android versions (can't speak for iOS but I assume it's no different).
I wish they'd do a better job of supporting their products longer than other disposable electronics…
Don't buy these for music
Some relevant information regarding your opinion would make your statement valid.
The problem is, the LFE is not how you should be getting bass for your music. If you want a setup for music, get a pre-amp and a 2 channel amp. Use high level input to your sub to get bass.
If you try to do the same on AVR, it's probably possible but the amp is not powerful enough for a decent towers. There's a button to feed full signal to your speaker, it bypasses the bass management. The feature is called pure direct or something.
If you try to feed from a nice DAC, the DAC on the AVR will again do the a2d and d2a, which kills all the quality. You can't bypass the internal DAC.
LOL you'll get to know this after your first AVR 😂
If you try to feed from a nice DAC, the DAC on the AVR will again do the a2d and d2a, which kills all the quality. You can't bypass the internal DAC.
In this scenario, the AVR is the DAC. You just send your digital audio directly into the AVR via the digital HDMI inputs, and the AVR converts it to analogue to drive the speakers.
Absolutely an AVR is useless if you want to use your own DAC - the AVR is already a DAC and exists solely for this purpose.
@sqheaven: The DAC in a modern AVR like this, is absolutely OK.
Yes there are much better DACs around - but this one is fine 👍@sqheaven: Well if you want a DAC that can also drive your 7.1 set for movies, then what choice do you have ?
Devices like this are the only way to cover all the bases - I haven't seen any surround receivers that also have replaceable DACs 🤷🏼♂️
Was about to pull the trigger and now the website is down and price has gone up $144. I think that's a sign to wait.
any chance of a deal on the Yamaha RX-A2A or RX-V6A?
damn. Why RX-V4A is much more expensive now… used to be below $600 last year.
Price rises across all brands due to supply constraints and shipping costs
Picked up a Pioneer vsx-1130 first gen atmos receiver secondhand and was blown away by the sound output over my previous Onkyo.
Yes the Pioneer doesn't have the specialised HIFI branding, but it goes well.
The question is this or the class leading Yamaha v6a.