Pioneer VSX-935 vs Yamaha RX-V4A

      Pioneer VSX-935

      Yamaha RX-V4A
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      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

      Highlights

      • 5.2 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-935
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V4A
      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 Pioneer VSX-935 to Yamaha RX-V4A 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-935 has 7 channel and the Yamaha RX-V4A has 5 channel amplifiers.


      Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A

      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.

      Yamaha RX-V4A was introduced in 2020. 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 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer VSX-935 and Yamaha RX-V4A and gave them scores of 89 and 76 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.

      Pioneer VSX-935

      Yamaha RX-V4A

      Amplifier
      85
      Amplifier
      67
      Audio Features
      88
      Audio Features
      69
      Video Features
      100
      Video Features
      99
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      82
      Zones
      80
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      90
      Radio
      88
      OVERALL
      89
      OVERALL
      76

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

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pioneer VSX-935 and Yamaha RX-V4A.

      PROS

      Pioneer VSX-935

      Yamaha RX-V4A

      •   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
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   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
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   4 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Digital Radio
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Pioneer VSX-935

      Yamaha RX-V4A

      •   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
      •   No Pandora
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   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
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Zones
      •   No Pandora


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer VSX-935

      Yamaha RX-V4A

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

      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-935

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-935 over Yamaha RX-V4A.

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      Pioneer VSX-935
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      Pioneer VSX-935 vs Yamaha RX-V4A
      More Channels 7.2 vs 5.2
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 5.1
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      DTS Express vs
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 vs
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Dialog Normalization vs
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K vs up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      More HDMI Inputs 6 vs 4
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2) vs 1
      USB Input 2 (1 Front) vs USB memory, Portable Audio Player
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 3
      Phono Input vs
      Front A/V Inputs USB, Mini-Jack vs USB
      More Zones 2 vs 1
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM with RDS
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 5
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 5
      Bigger Power Supply 450 W vs 260 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 160 W (10% THD) vs 145 W (10% THD)
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      Yamaha RX-A4A
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      7.2 channel

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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V4A

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V4A over Pioneer VSX-935.

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      Pioneer VSX-935 vs Yamaha RX-V4A
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLII
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit vs up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
      Virtual Speakers vs
      More 8K Inputs 3 vs 4
      Digital Radio vs DAB/DAB+
      Napster vs
      Lower THD 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power) vs 0.04% (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 40 W, 6 Ω)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 106 dB vs 110 dB
      Longer Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labor vs 2 Years
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      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

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      7.2 channel

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      Yamaha RX-A4A
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      7.2 channel

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      Denon AVR-S670H
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      5.2 channel

      75 W

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Onkyo TX-NR6100
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      11.4 channel

      150 W

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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      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 Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC YPAO sound optimization
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dolby Vision
        HDMI Version2.12.1
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        VRR
        QFT
        8K Passthroughup to 8K/60p and 4K/120pup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Many 8K Inputs34
        USB Input2 (1 Front)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM with RDS
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        Low Power Output80 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 IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Composite Video Inputs
        No Pandora

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A

      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.

      5 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-V4A features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).


        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        Channels7.25.2
        Power Output80 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
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer VSX-935's and Yamaha RX-V4A's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Pioneer VSX-935: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-V4A: Not supported.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Pioneer VSX-935: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-V4A: Not supported.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Pioneer VSX-935: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-V4A: 5.2 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.

        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 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-935 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-935 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.
        AUDIO DECODING Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital 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 2.1

        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.

        Yamaha RX-V4A comes with 4 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 1 output.

        • 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/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-V4A: All inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 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.
          4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-V4A: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 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 both models).
        • HDCP 2.3 Copy Protection: Both receivers are 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 both models).
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Both receivers support 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 and Yamaha RX-V4A support 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

        Both receivers support Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDMI Version2.12.1
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.32.3
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K/60p and 4K/120pup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

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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: There are 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-935 and 3 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-V4A for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input 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-935
          Inputs:           6   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
          8K Inputs: 3.
        • Yamaha RX-V4A
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 4.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer VSX-935: USB, Mini-Jack
        • Yamaha RX-V4A: USB

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        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        HDMI Inputs64
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)1
        8K Inputs34
        USB Input2 (1 Front)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs11
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs5 (1 front)3
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs
        Composite Video Outputs
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer VSX-935 and Yamaha RX-V4A and gave them scores of 89 and 76 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.


        Pioneer VSX-935

        Yamaha RX-V4A

        OVERALL
        89
        OVERALL
        76

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W
        AVERAGE
        67
        •   Few Channels - 5.2
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W

        Audio Features

        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
        AVERAGE
        69
        •   Few Channels - 5.2
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   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

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        100
        •   HDR10
        •   HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   HDMI 2.1
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   VRR
        •   QFT
        •   8K Passthrough
        •   8K Upscaling
        EXCELLENT
        99
        •   HDR10
        •   HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   HDMI 2.1
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   VRR
        •   QFT
        •   8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        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
        GOOD
        82
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   Google Assistant
        •   4 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   4 8K Inputs
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   No Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․2

        Zones

        GOOD
        80
        •   2 Zones
        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
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        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        BrandPioneerYamaha
        ModelVSX-935RX-V4A
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryAustralia and AsiaUK, Europe and Russia
        Release Year20212020
        PredecessorPioneer VSX-934
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        Channels7.25.2
        Power Output80 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
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
        Surround:AI™
        DACAKM AK4458Burr-Brown PCM5101A
        DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.15.1
        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
        Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 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 up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSDApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        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
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift
        Sound Retriever Advanced (2ch)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
        Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Straight Decoding Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        CINEMA DSP
        DSP Programs17
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
        Auto Surround
        Advanced Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance
        Virtual Speakers
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC YPAO sound optimization
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory1
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        YPAO Volume
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDMI Version2.12.1
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.32.3
        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 8K/60p and 4K/120pup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Chromecast Built-In
        Apple Siri
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay 2
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote AppPioneer Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        HDMI Inputs64
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)1
        8K Inputs34
        USB Input2 (1 Front)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs11
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs5 (1 front)3
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs
        Composite Video Outputs
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsUSB, Mini-JackUSB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        ZONES Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        Number of Zones21
        Powered Zones2
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
        Zone B Video Output
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 00 / 0
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface
        GUI Languages9
        SCENESCENE (4 sets)
        Web Control
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        FL Dimmer
        Remote ControllerRC-974R
        RADIO Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM with RDS
        Presets4040
        Digital Radio DAB/DAB+
        Internet Radio TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        Front PanelBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals75
        Large Speaker Terminals75
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        Power SupplyAC 220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 230 V, 50 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption450 W260 W
        No Sound Power55 W
        Standby Power0.15 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 173 mm x 370.5 mm
        17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-9/16"        		435 mm x 171 mm x 377 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 245 mm x 377 mm)
        17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-5/8" x 14-7/8")
        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"
        Weight9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)8.8 kg (19.4 lbs)
        Weight of Package12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V4A
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (0.06% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)115 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)160 W (10% THD)145 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)0.04% (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 40 W, 6 Ω)
        Damping Factor100 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/470Ω (Subwoofer)
        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)106 dB110 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)+0/-3 dB (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)70 dB/50 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/acIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․24․2
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalFront : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A
        Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A        		USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
        AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
        DAB Freq174.928 MHz - 239.200 MHz (Band III)
        DAB audio formatsMPEG 1 Layer II/MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2 (aacPlus v2)
        Warranty1 Year Parts & Labor2 Years

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

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