1-on-1 Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

Pioneer VSX-534D

Pioneer VSX-532

SCORE:
76
SCORE:
66

Highlights

  • 5.2 channels
  • 5.1 channel processing
  • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X capable
  • HDR10, Dolby Vision, 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
  • Bluetooth

Highlights

  • 5.1 channels
  • 5.1 channel processing
  • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • HDR10, 4K Passthrough
  • Bluetooth
  • USB input

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Content

Overview

Here we are comparing Pioneer VSX-534D to Pioneer VSX-532 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 Pioneer VSX-534D has 5 channel and the Pioneer VSX-532 has 5 channel amplifiers.


Pioneer VSX-534D Pioneer VSX-532

Pioneer VSX-534D was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

Pioneer VSX-532 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 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 4K/60Hz video signal.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 76 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 66 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

AMPLIFIER
85
VIDEO FEATURES
95
AUDIO FEATURES
86
CONNECTIVITY
56
MULTIZONE
55
MISCELLANEOUS
38
RADIO
50
OVERALL
76

AMPLIFIER
71
VIDEO FEATURES
81
AUDIO FEATURES
62
CONNECTIVITY
62
MULTIZONE
55
MISCELLANEOUS
38
RADIO
59
OVERALL
66

Advantage of Pioneer VSX-534D

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-534D over Pioneer VSX-532.

Pioneer VSX-534D has more channels, higher DAC specs, bigger power supply, higher signal to noise ratio and higher bluetooth standard. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and DSD streaming via USB. In video department only Pioneer VSX-534D supports Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log Gamma.

Pioneer VSX-534D vs Pioneer VSX-532
More Channels 5.2 vs 5.1
Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
Higher DAC Specs 384 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
Dolby Atmos vs
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
DTS:X vs
DTS Neural:X vs
DTS Virtual:X vs
DTS Express vs
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 vs
DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input vs 2-ch Input
DSD via USB 2-ch Input vs
Dialog Enhancement vs
More Tone Control Channels All Channels vs 2 Channel
Reflex Optimizer vs
Symmetric EQ vs
Dolby Vision vs
HLG vs
Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K vs
Super Resolution vs
USB DC Out Port vs
More Presets 40 vs 30
Digital Radio DAB/DAB+ vs
Bigger Power Supply 465 W vs 210 W
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 109 dB vs 106 dB
Newer Bluetooth Version 4․2 vs 3.0

Advantage of Pioneer VSX-532

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-532 over Pioneer VSX-534D.

Pioneer VSX-534D vs Pioneer VSX-532
Dolby Pro Logic vs PLII
DTS Neo vs Neo:6
USB Input vs 1 Front
More Composite Video Inputs vs 2
More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
Front A/V Inputs vs USB
Analog Tuner FM with RDS vs FM/AM

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.

STRENGTHS
  DSD via HDMI
  Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
  New HDCP Version
  HDR10
  4K or 8K Video Passthrough
  Bluetooth
  Zones
  Analog Tuner
WEAKNESSES
  5.1 Channel Processing
  No IMAX Enhanced
  No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
  No eARC
  No HDR10+
  No Chromecast Built-In
  Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
  No Ethernet
  No Wi-Fi
  Few HDMI Inputs
  Few HDMI Outputs
  Few 8K Inputs
  Few RCA Line Inputs
  Few Optical Inputs
  No RCA Pre-Outs
  No Pandora
  No Spotify
  No Tidal

Audio Section

Amplifier

Pioneer VSX-534D Pioneer VSX-532

5 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-534D features 5 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.

5 channel Discrete Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-532 features 5 channel power amplifier with Discrete Direct Energy design. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

    Speaker Configurations

    Pioneer VSX-534D's and Pioneer VSX-532's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

    • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
    • Pioneer VSX-534D: 3.1.2 with internal amplifier.
    • Pioneer VSX-532: Not supported.
    • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
    • Pioneer VSX-534D: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 3.1.2 with internal amplifier.
    • Pioneer VSX-532: Not supported.
    • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
    • Pioneer VSX-534D: 5.2 with internal amplifier.
    • Pioneer VSX-532: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
    • Dolby Atmos

      Pioneer VSX-534D supports Dolby Atmos. It is a cinematic audio format in which sounds exist as individual entities, called audio objects. In Dolby Atmos, any sound can exist as an independent audio object, free of channel restrictions. They can be precisely placed and moved anywhere in your room, including overhead, to flow above and around you in three-dimensional space. Through the use of audio objects, overhead sound, and all the richness, clarity, and power of Dolby sound, Dolby Atmos turns your room into an amazing place for entertainment. The format supports up to 128 simultaneous independent audio objects in a mix for rich, realistic, and breathtaking sound. It recreates the director's original concept through descriptive metadata to provide customized playback for home theater and delivers sounds above you through overhead speakers, special upward-firing Dolby Atmos speakers, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar.

      • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Pioneer VSX-534D 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-534D 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-534D supports DTS:X. A technique used in DTS:X is similar to the one used in Dolby Atmos. Instead of a fixed number of channels, DTS:X defines object locations from the listener in polar coordinates. An a/v receiver then dynamically renders sound according to the current speaker configuration. The speaker layout employed by DTS:X is the sum of Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D. It has standard 7.1 channel base layer, a 5 channel height layer above the base layer on the front and side walls, and 3 rows of speakers on the ceiling.

      • DTS Neural:X: Pioneer VSX-534D supports 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-534D supports 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-534D supports 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.

      Sound Processing

      • Compressed Music Enhancer: Pioneer VSX-534D and Pioneer VSX-532 feature Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.
      • Advanced Sound Retriever: Compressed music enhancement in Pioneer VSX-534D and Pioneer VSX-532 is done by Pioneer’s Advanced Sound Retriever. Hear the detail, warmth and clarity, the way the artist intended it, from all of your highly compressed MP3 and WMA files stored on USB, Smartphone and portable media players. By restoring data that tend to get lost in the digital compression process, Pioneers Advanced Sound Retriever Technology enhances audio reproduction all the way upto 20 Khz frequencies.

      Room Calibration

      Pioneer VSX-534D and Pioneer VSX-532 come with MCACC room correction system.

      • MCACC: Pioneer’s exclusive Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System (MCACC) delivers an easy-to-use, automatic sound adjustment system to precision-tune your Pioneer and Pioneer Elite receivers with minimal effort. Every MCACC system comes with a microphone to measure and analyze reverb characteristics. The equalizer optimally adjusts sound parameters to fit the size and shape of your home environment while maintaining the integrity of high-resolution playback without any degradation to the quality of your music.

    Video Section

    HDMI

    Pioneer VSX-534D and Pioneer VSX-532 come with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

    • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.
    • 4K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-534D: It can upscale 1080p to 4K 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-534D only).
    • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
    • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

    HDR (High Dynamic Range)

    Pioneer VSX-534D supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

    Pioneer VSX-532 supports HDR10

    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.

    • HDR10: HDR10 uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 supports 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors. It is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness, however common HDR10 contents are mastered with peak brightness from 1,000 to 4,000 nits.
    • Dolby Vision: Dolby Vision is a set of technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories for high dynamic range (HDR) video. It covers content creation, distribution, and playback. Like HDR10+, it includes dynamic metadata that are used to adjust and optimize each frame of the HDR video to the consumer display's capabilities in a way specified by the content creator. Dolby Vision allows for a maximum resolution of 8K up to 12-bit color depth, maximum peak brightness of 10,000 nits and a color gamut up to Rec. 2020. It uses Dolby's proprietary dynamic metadata defined in SMPTE ST 2094-10.
    • Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG): The Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) is a transfer function developed mainly for HDR live video feed and over-the-air broadcasts. It is an HDR format that uses BT.2020 color primaries and a bitdepth of 10-bit. It is backward compatible with the transfer function of SDR and is designed to be better-suited for television broadcasting, where the metadata required for other HDR formats is not backward compatible with non-HDR displays. HLG defines a non-linear optical-electro transfer function, in which the lower half of the signal values use a gamma curve and the upper half of the signal values use a logarithmic curve.

    Inputs and Outputs

    Audio

    • Analog Line Inputs: There are 3 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
    • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 0 optical input, 1 optical output and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
    • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

    Video

    • HDMI:
    • Pioneer VSX-534D
      Inputs:
      4   Outputs: 1
      8K Inputs: 0.
    • Pioneer VSX-532
      Inputs:
      4   Outputs: 1
      8K Inputs: 0.
    • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
    • Pioneer VSX-534D
      Inputs:
      0   Outputs: 0.
    • Pioneer VSX-532
      Inputs:
      2   Outputs: 1.

    Front A/V Inputs

    • Pioneer VSX-534D: None
    • Pioneer VSX-532: USB

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    Pioneer VSX-532

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    Specifications

    And in the end let us list all the available specifications of the receivers side-by-side.

    BASICS Pioneer VSX-534D Pioneer VSX-532
    BrandPioneerPioneer
    ModelVSX-534DVSX-532
    TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
    CountryEuropeNorth America
    Release Year20192017
    AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-534D Pioneer VSX-532
    Channels5.25.1
    AmplifierDirect EnergyDiscrete Direct Energy
    THX™ Certification
    Continuous 6 Ω Rated
    Certified 4 Ω Performance
    Bi-amp Capability
    AUDIO Pioneer VSX-534D Pioneer VSX-532
    Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)Digital Core Engine with Texas Instruments Aureus™ DSP
    DACAKM AK4438
    DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
    Maximum Channel Processing5.15.1
    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 USBMP3, WMA, AAC
    High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network
    DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch Input
    DSD via USB 2-ch Input
    DSD to PCM Converter
    USB DAC
    Jitter Reduction
    DTS Dialog Control
    Dialog Enhancement
    Dialog Normalization
    Dialogue Lift
    Sound Retriever Advanced Advanced (2-Channel)
    Sound Retriever AIR
    Digital Noise Reduction
    Tone Control All Channels 2 Channel
    Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever Advanced Sound Retriever
    High-resolution Music Enhancer
    Audyssey Dynamic EQ
    Audyssey Dynamic Volume
    Audyssey LFC
    Audyssey Sub EQ HT
    Audyssey DSX
    Direct Mode
    Pure Direct Mode
    Auto Surround
    Optimum Surround
    Advanced Surround10 + 110 + 1
    Wide Surround
    Front Stage Surround Advance
    Headphone Surround
    Virtual Speakers
    Virtual Depth
    CALIBRATION Pioneer VSX-534D Pioneer VSX-532
    Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC MCACC
    Manual MCACC
    MCACC Memory11
    Reflex Optimizer
    Phase Control
    Full Band Phase Control
    Standing Wave Control
    EQ Bands9-Band
    Symmetric EQ
    X-Curve
    Distance Adjustment0.1 feet
    Precision Distance
    Polarity Check
    Auto Subwoofer Crossover
    VIDEO Pioneer VSX-534D Pioneer VSX-532
    Enhanced ARC
    HDCP Version2.22.2
    HDR10
    HDR10+
    Dynamic HDR
    Dolby Vision
    HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
    BT.2020 color space
    QMS (Quick Media Switching)
    ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
    VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
    QFT (Quick Frame transport)
    3-D Ready
    Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
    Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K
    Analog To HDMI Upconversion
    Analog to Analog Video conversion
    Stream Smoother
    Pure Cinema
    Video Parameter Adjustments
    Triple HD Noise Reduction
    Super Resolution
    isf Certified Calibration Control
    CONNECTIVITY Pioneer VSX-534D Pioneer VSX-532
    MHL Input
    DLNA 1.5
    FireConnect
    FlareConnect
    Chromecast Built-In
    DTS Play-Fi
    Works with Amazon Alexa
    Google assistant
    Apple Siri
    Works with SONOS
    AirPlay
    Apple Product Connection
    Remote App
    InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
    Ethernet
    Ethernet Switch
    Wi-Fi
    Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
    HDBaseT Compatible
    HDMI Inputs44
    HDMI Outputs11
    8K Inputs
    USB Input1 Front
    USB DC Out Port
    RCA Line Input33 (1 front)
    RCA Line Output
    XLR Line Inputs
    Phono Input
    Optical Inputs11
    Optical Outputs
    Coaxial Inputs11
    Composite Video Input2
    Composite Video Output1
    S-Video Input
    S-Video Output
    Component Video Input
    Component Video Output
    PC In
    Multi-Channel Input
    RCA Pre-Outs0.20.1
    XLR Pre-outs
    Front A/V InputsUSB
    Speaker A/B
    Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
    ZONES Pioneer VSX-534D Pioneer VSX-532
    Zones11
    RS-232C Interface
    +12V Trigger Output
    Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 00 / 0
    MISC Pioneer VSX-534D Pioneer VSX-532
    On-Screen Display User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu HDMI only
    GUI Languages9
    AVNavigator
    IP Control for CI
    PreAmp Mode
    Versatile Speaker ConfigurationFRONT, CENTER, SURROUND/HEIGHTFRONT, CENTER, SURROUND
    FL Dimmer
    Detachable Power Cord
    adapterport
    RADIO Pioneer VSX-534D Pioneer VSX-532
    Analog Tuner FM with RDS FM/AM
    Presets4030
    Digital Radio DAB/DAB+
    Internet Radio
    Pandora
    Spotify
    Tidal
    Deezer
    Napster
    SiriusXM Internet Radio
    CONSTRUCTION Pioneer VSX-534D Pioneer VSX-532
    Front PanelBrushedBrushed
    Solid Aluminum Front
    Speaker Terminals55
    Large Speaker Terminals22
    Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
    Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
    Ceramic Speaker Terminals
    3D Space Frame Construction
    Gold plated RCA terminals
    POWER Pioneer VSX-534D Pioneer VSX-532
    Power SupplyAC 220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
    Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
    Transformer Stabilizer
    Power Consumption465 W210 W
    No Sound Power34.2 W
    Standby Power0.2 W0.35 W
    GENERAL Pioneer VSX-534D Pioneer VSX-532
    Auto Power off
    Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 148 mm x 321 mm
    17-1/8" x 5-13/16" x 12-5/8"
    435 mm x 168 mm x 320.5 mm
    17-1/8" x 6-5/8" x 12-5/8"
    Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)525 mm x 230 mm x 390 mm
    20-11/16" x 9-1/16" x 15-3/8"
    Weight8 kg (17.6 lbs)8.0 kg (17 lb 10 oz)
    Weight of Package10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)
    Warranty1 Year Parts & Labor1 Year Parts & Labor
    SPECS Pioneer VSX-534D Pioneer VSX-532
    Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 280 W (0.08% THD)
    Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)140 W (1% THD)
    Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)150 W (10% THD)150 W (10% THD)
    Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)135 W (1% THD)
    Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)160 W
    Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)125 W
    Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)85 W
    THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
    Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
    Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω
    Rated Headphone Power Output80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
    S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)109 dB106 dB
    Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Pure Audio)
    DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
    Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
    Bluetooth Version4․23.0
    Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
    HDMI TerminalType A (19-pin)
    HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
    USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 0.5 A
    Extension Terminal
    FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
    FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
    AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz

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

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