Pioneer VSX-934 vs Pioneer VSX-834

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      Pioneer VSX-834
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-934
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-834
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Pioneer VSX-934 to Pioneer VSX-834 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 and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Pioneer VSX-934 Pioneer VSX-834

      Pioneer VSX-934 was introduced in 2019. 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-834 was introduced in 2019. 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.

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Bluetooth

      We evaluated Pioneer VSX-934 and Pioneer VSX-834 and gave them scores of 87 and 79 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-934

      Pioneer VSX-834

      Amplifier
      85
      Amplifier
      85
      Audio Features
      87
      Audio Features
      87
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      82
      Connectivity
      57
      Zones
      80
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      92
      Radio
      59
      OVERALL
      87
      OVERALL
      79

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

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pioneer VSX-934 and Pioneer VSX-834.

      PROS

      Pioneer VSX-934

      Pioneer VSX-834

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Pioneer VSX-934

      Pioneer VSX-834

      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer VSX-934

      Pioneer VSX-834

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Advantage of Pioneer VSX-934

      Pioneer VSX-934
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-934 over Pioneer VSX-834.

      Pioneer VSX-934 vs Pioneer VSX-834
      Wi-Fi vs
      Apple Siri vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 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
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 3
      Phono Input vs
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs USB, Mini-Jack vs
      More Zones 2 vs 1
      Internet Radio TuneIn vs
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      More Speaker Terminals 9 vs 7
      More Large Speaker Terminals 9 vs 2

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      Yamaha RX-S602
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      5.1 channel

      55 W

      Pioneer VSX-935
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX304
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      9.2 channel

      100 W

      Pioneer VSX-933
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Onkyo TX-SR393
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      Pioneer SC-LX704
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      9.2 channel

      135 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX504
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      9.2 channel

      120 W

      Denon AVR-X2400H
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Yamaha RX-A820
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V685
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Pioneer VSX-932
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Advantage of Pioneer VSX-834

      Pioneer VSX-834
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-834 over Pioneer VSX-934.

      Pioneer VSX-934 vs Pioneer VSX-834
      USB DC Out Port vs
      Bigger Power Supply 460 W vs 490 W
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 106 dB vs 109 dB
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․1 + LE vs 4․2

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      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A2060
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A760
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Onkyo TX-SR494
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Pioneer VSX-935
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX504
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      9.2 channel

      120 W

      Denon AVR-S750H
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      7.2 channel

      75 W

      Onkyo TX-NR696
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Pioneer VSX-832
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX105
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Pioneer VSX-534
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      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-934 Pioneer VSX-834
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        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 Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer VSX-934 Pioneer VSX-834
        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 HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Composite Video Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer VSX-934 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-934 and 3 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-834 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-934
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Pioneer VSX-834
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Pioneer VSX-934: USB, Mini-Jack
      • Pioneer VSX-834: None

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      Pioneer VSX-834

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