Pioneer VSX-932 vs Pioneer VSX-932

Here we are comparing Pioneer VSX-932 to Pioneer VSX-932 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. Both receivers have 7 channel amplifiers.

Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
Pioneer VSX-932 was introduced in 2017. 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 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.	Pioneer VSX-932 was introduced in 2017. 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 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

We evaluated Pioneer VSX-932 and Pioneer VSX-932 and gave both of them the score of 84 out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

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

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-932 over Pioneer VSX-932.

	Pioneer VSX-932	vs	Pioneer VSX-932
Pandora		vs
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)	165 W (10% THD)	vs	160 W (10% THD)

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-932 over Pioneer VSX-932.

	Pioneer VSX-932	vs	Pioneer VSX-932
More GUI Languages	7	vs	9
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	vs	FM/AM with RDS
Wider AM Frequency Range	530 kHz - 1710 kHz	vs	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz

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	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
Dolby Atmos
DTS:X
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	MCACC	MCACC
HDR10
Dolby Vision
New HDCP Version	2.2	2.2
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Composite	Composite
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Chromecast Built-In
USB Input	2 (1 Front)	2 (1 Front)
Phono Input
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Ethernet
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM with RDS
Spotify
Tidal

WEAKNESSES	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
Low Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
No Front Wide Channel Support
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10+
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
Few HDMI Inputs	4	4
Few HDMI Outputs	1	1
Few 8K Inputs
Few RCA Line Inputs	3 (1 front)	3 (1 front)
No RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.2
No Zones	1	1
No Digital Radio

Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
7 channel Discrete Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-932 features 7 channel power amplifier with Discrete 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.	7 channel Discrete Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-932 features 7 channel power amplifier with Discrete 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	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
Channels	7.2	7.2
Power Output	80 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 Design	Discrete Direct Energy	Discrete Direct Energy
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

Pioneer VSX-932's and Pioneer VSX-932's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
Pioneer VSX-932: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
Pioneer VSX-932: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
• DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
Pioneer VSX-932: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
Pioneer VSX-932: 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:
Pioneer VSX-932: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
Pioneer VSX-932: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
• 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are 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.

Dolby Atmos

Pioneer VSX-932 and Pioneer VSX-932 support Dolby Atmos.

• Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support 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.

DTS:X

Pioneer VSX-932 and Pioneer VSX-932 support DTS:X.

• DTS Neural:X: Both models feature 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.

AUDIO DECODING	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

Pioneer VSX-932 and Pioneer VSX-932 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: Both receivers can upscale 1080p to 4K from HDMI and analog sources.
• Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Both receivers support analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
• 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 both models).
• 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)

Both receivers support 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.

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	2.2
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K	1080p to 4K

TERMINALS	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
HDMI Inputs	4	4
HDMI Outputs	1	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	2 (1 Front)	2 (1 Front)
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	1
RCA Line Inputs	3 (1 front)	3 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs

GENERAL	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
Brand	Pioneer	Pioneer
Model	VSX-932	VSX-932
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	North America	Australia and Asia
Release Year	2017	2017
Successor	Pioneer VSX-933	Pioneer VSX-933

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
Channels	7.2	7.2
Power Output	80 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 Design	Discrete Direct Energy	Discrete Direct Energy
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Digital Core Engine with Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x1	Digital Core Engine with Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x1
DAC	AKM AK4438	AKM AK4438
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	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 USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit	64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Sound Retriever	Advanced	Advanced
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control	All Channels	All Channels
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 Surround	10 + 1	10 + 1
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers
Virtual Depth

CALIBRATION	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	MCACC	MCACC
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory	1	1
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
EQ Bands	9-Band	9-Band
Symmetric EQ
Distance Adjustment	0.1 feet	0.1 feet
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover

VIDEO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	2.2
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K	1080p to 4K
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Composite	Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
AirPlay	AirPlay	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)	Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)
Remote App	Pioneer Remote App	Pioneer Remote App
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
HDMI Inputs	4	4
HDMI Outputs	1	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	2 (1 Front)	2 (1 Front)
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	1
RCA Line Inputs	3 (1 front)	3 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB, Mini-Jack	USB, Mini-Jack
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
adapterport

ZONES	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
Number of Zones	1	1
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	0 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
On-Screen Display	GUI with System/Network Setup Menu	GUI with System/Network Setup Menu
GUI Languages	7	9
AV Navigator
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration	FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/Bi-AMP	FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/Bi-AMP
FL Dimmer

RADIO	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM with RDS
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
Front Panel	Brushed	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	7	7
Large Speaker Terminals	7	7
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	480 W	480 W
No Sound Power	45 W	45 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.15 W
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 173 mm x 320.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 12-5/8"	435 mm x 173 mm x 320.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 12-5/8"
Weight	8.8 kg (19.4 lbs)	8.8 kg (19.4 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Pioneer VSX-932	Pioneer VSX-932
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	80 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	140 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	165 W (10% THD)	160 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	130 W (1% THD)	130 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	160 W	160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	125 W	125 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	85 W	85 W
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	3.5 mV/47 kΩ	3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	330 Ω	330 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output	80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)	80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	106 dB	106 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	80 dB	80 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․1 + LE	4․1 + LE
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 500 mA	Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 500 mA
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
AM Frequency	530 kHz - 1710 kHz	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
Warranty	1 Year Parts & Labor	1 Year Parts & Labor

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