Onkyo TX-SR309 vs Pioneer VSX-935

      Onkyo TX-SR309

      Pioneer VSX-935
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      Highlights

      • 5.1 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR309
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-935
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-SR309 to Pioneer VSX-935 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Onkyo TX-SR309 has 5 channel and the Pioneer VSX-935 has 7 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-SR309's being less powerful.


      Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935

      Onkyo TX-SR309 was introduced in 2011. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p video signal.

      Pioneer VSX-935 was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR309 and Pioneer VSX-935 and gave them scores of 61 and 89 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Onkyo TX-SR309

      Pioneer VSX-935

      Amplifier
      71
      Amplifier
      86
      Audio Features
      64
      Audio Features
      88
      Video Features
      46
      Video Features
      100
      Connectivity
      61
      Connectivity
      87
      Zones
      55
      Zones
      80
      Radio
      66
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      89

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-SR309 and Pioneer VSX-935.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-SR309

      Pioneer VSX-935

      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI 2.1
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   8K Upscaling
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   3 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-SR309

      Pioneer VSX-935

      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 65 W
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   3 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Digital Radio


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-SR309

      Pioneer VSX-935

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR309

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR309 over Pioneer VSX-935.

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      Onkyo TX-SR309 vs Pioneer VSX-935
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII vs
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio vs
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) vs
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 6 (1 front) vs 5 (1 front)
      More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs
      More Composite Video Outputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio vs USB, Mini-Jack
      Speaker A/B vs
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Longer Warranty 2 Years vs 1 Year Parts & Labor

      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-935

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-935 over Onkyo TX-SR309.

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      Onkyo TX-SR309 vs Pioneer VSX-935
      More Channels 5.1 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability vs
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 384 kHz/32 Bit
      More Channel Processing 5.1 vs 7.1
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      DTS-ES vs Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      Music Playback via USB FLAC, WMA, MP3, AAC vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB vs 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
      Gapless Playback vs
      DSD via USB vs 2-ch Input
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Dialog Normalization vs
      More Tone Control Channels Front L/R Channels vs All Channels
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System vs MCACC
      HDR10 vs
      HDR10+ vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      QMS vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      VRR vs
      QFT vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 1080p vs up to 8K/60p and 4K/120p
      Video Signal Upscaling vs 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
      Wi-Fi vs
      Bluetooth vs SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      AirPlay vs AirPlay 2
      More HDMI Inputs 3 vs 6
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
      More 8K Inputs vs 3
      USB Input 1 Front vs 2 (1 Front)
      Phono Input vs
      Ethernet vs
      More Zones 1 vs 2
      Internet Radio vs TuneIn
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 0 vs 9
      Bigger Power Supply 300 W vs 460 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 65 W (0.7% THD) vs 80 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 120 W vs 170 W (10% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 106 dB
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      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        USB Input1 Front2 (1 Front)
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        Low Power Output65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.10.2
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935

      5 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-SR309 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      7 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-935 features 7 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        Channels5.17.2
        Power Output65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Onkyo TX-SR309's and Pioneer VSX-935's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Onkyo TX-SR309: Not supported.
        • Pioneer VSX-935: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Onkyo TX-SR309: Not supported.
        • Pioneer VSX-935: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Onkyo TX-SR309: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-935: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Bi-Amp: Pioneer VSX-935 is able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

        8. Immersive Audio Formats

        Dolby Atmos

        Pioneer VSX-935 supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Pioneer VSX-935 supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.
        • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Pioneer VSX-935 supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

        DTS:X

        Pioneer VSX-935 supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Pioneer VSX-935 features DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
        • DTS Virtual:X: Pioneer VSX-935 features DTS Virtual:X which bridges the gap between DTS:X codec and the reality of so many consumers' homes, allowing you to enjoy multi-dimensional sound regardless of room size, layout, or speaker configuration. If you have a limited speaker setup you will miss a full immersive potential of your entertainment system. DTS Virtual:X adds height and surround audio effect to your system without adding height speakers. It works with multiple configurations and delivers immersive sound experience out of 5.1 or even 2.1 speaker layouts.
        • DTS Dialog Control: Pioneer VSX-935 has DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.
        AUDIO DECODING Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

        Onkyo TX-SR309 comes with 3 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Pioneer VSX-935 comes with 3 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support and 3 inputs with 4K support. It has 2 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB/ZONE 2.

        • 1080/60p Passthrough on Onkyo TX-SR309: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
          8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Pioneer VSX-935: 3 out of 6 inputs pass up to 8K/60p and 4K/120p and the rest of the inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
        • 8K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-935: It can upscale 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K from HDMI sources.
        • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Pioneer VSX-935 only).
        • HDCP 2.-1 Copy Protection: Pioneer VSX-935 is HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • Quick Media Switching (QMS): With HDMI 2.1a, Quick Media Switching for movies and video uses the HDMI VRR mechanism to eliminate the blackout period when an HDMI Source device switches its video mode. As long as the resolution remains the same and only the frame rate changes, QMS will instantly switch between frame rates. QMS eliminates A/V blackouts by using VRR technology to change frame rates, allowing instant changes from 24Hz to 60Hz frame rate, and anywhere in-between. The viewer never sees blank screens and gets a seamless experience (available on Pioneer VSX-935 only).
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Onkyo TX-SR309 does not support HDR.

        Pioneer VSX-935 supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.


        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

        Pioneer VSX-935 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.


        Gaming Features

        Pioneer VSX-935 supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



        VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080pup to 8K/60p and 4K/120p
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer VSX-935 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-SR309 and 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-935 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Onkyo TX-SR309.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-SR309 and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-935 for digital audio connections.
        • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • Onkyo TX-SR309
          Inputs:           3   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer VSX-935
          Inputs:           6   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
          8K Inputs: 3.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Onkyo TX-SR309
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • Pioneer VSX-935
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.
        • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Onkyo TX-SR309
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer VSX-935
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Onkyo TX-SR309: USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio
        • Pioneer VSX-935: USB, Mini-Jack

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        TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        HDMI Inputs36
        HDMI Outputs12 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs3
        USB Input1 Front2 (1 Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs6 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.10.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs2
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR309 and Pioneer VSX-935 and gave them scores of 61 and 89 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


        Onkyo TX-SR309

        Pioneer VSX-935

        OVERALL
        61
        OVERALL
        89

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        71
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   Low Power Output - 65 W
        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W

        Audio Features

        AVERAGE
        64
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   5.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        POOR
        46
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        EXCELLENT
        100
        •   HDR10
        •   HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   HDMI 2.1
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   VRR
        •   QFT
        •   8K Passthrough
        •   8K Upscaling

        Connectivity

        AVERAGE
        61
        •   No eARC
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   No Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   3 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        EXCELLENT
        87
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   Google Assistant
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   6 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   3 8K Inputs
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   No Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․2

        Zones

        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones
        GOOD
        80
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        AVERAGE
        66
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        BrandOnkyoPioneer
        ModelTX-SR309VSX-935
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryEurope and AustraliaNorth America
        Release Year20112021
        PredecessorPioneer VSX-934
        SuccessorOnkyo TX-SR313
        AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        Channels5.17.2
        Power Output65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignDirect Energy
        WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
        VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
        Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
        3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
        PUSH-PULL Design
        Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
        Bi-amp Capability
        BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
        AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        Digital Processing Crossover Network
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP ChipDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
        DACBurr-BrownAKM AK4458
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing5.17.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Music Playback via USBFLAC, WMA, MP3, AACMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift
        Sound Retriever Advanced (2ch)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control Front L/R Channels All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        THX Processing Mode
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Phase-Matching Bass Boost
        Direct Mode
        Pure Audio Mode
        Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Auto Surround
        Advanced Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance
        Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory1
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDMI Version2.1
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.3
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        DSC (Display Stream Compression)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080pup to 8K/60p and 4K/120p
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Chromecast Built-In
        Apple Siri
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay 2
        Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via USB or optional DS-A4 Dock (sold separately) iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote AppPioneer Remote App
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        HDMI Inputs36
        HDMI Outputs12 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs3
        USB Input1 Front2 (1 Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs6 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.10.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs2
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs2
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsUSB, Composite Video, RCA AudioUSB, Mini-Jack
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        uport
        ZONES Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        Number of Zones12
        Powered Zones2
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
        Whole House Mode
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 0
        MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        On-Screen Display Basic Overlay
        GUI Languages7
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        FL Dimmer
        Remote ControllerRC-974R
        ONKYO-RI System Control
        RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
        Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
        On Screen Remote Programming
        Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
        Activity Based Remote
        Smart Grid-Ready
        RADIO Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Presets4040
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        Front PanelBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        Speaker Terminals79
        Large Speaker Terminals09
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Independent Power Supply
        H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
        Toroidal Transformer
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption300 W460 W
        No Sound Power35 W (230 V)/40 W (240 V)55 W
        Standby Power0.3 W0.10 W
        PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 150 mm x 328 mm
        17-1/8" x 5-7/8" x 12-15/16"        		435 mm x 173 mm x 370.5 mm
        17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-9/16"
        Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)536 mm x 265 mm x 458 mm
        21-1/8" x 10-7/16" x 18-1/16"
        Weight7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)
        Weight of Package12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer VSX-935
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)65 W (0.7% THD)80 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)120 W170 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)100 W (1% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)160 W160 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)125 W125 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)85 W85 W
        THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
        Damping Factor60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance2 V/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω
        Rated Headphone Power Output80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
        Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB106 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)20 Hz - 50 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․2
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalFront : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A
        Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
        AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
        Warranty2 Years1 Year Parts & Labor

        * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
        ** - 480i/576i only
        *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
        **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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