Pioneer VSX-935 vs Denon AVR-S760H

      Pioneer VSX-935

      Denon AVR-S760H
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-935
      4. Advantage of Denon AVR-S760H
      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-935 to Denon AVR-S760H 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 with Pioneer VSX-935's being more powerful.


      Pioneer VSX-935 Denon AVR-S760H

      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.

      Denon AVR-S760H was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 75 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 from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      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

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 75 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

      We evaluated Pioneer VSX-935 and Denon AVR-S760H and gave them scores of 89 and 88 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

      Denon AVR-S760H

      Amplifier
      86
      Amplifier
      85
      Audio Features
      88
      Audio Features
      85
      Video Features
      100
      Video Features
      99
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      86
      Zones
      80
      Zones
      77
      Radio
      92
      Radio
      96
      OVERALL
      89
      OVERALL
      88

      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-935 and Denon AVR-S760H.

      PROS

      Pioneer VSX-935

      Denon AVR-S760H

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI Version
      •   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
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI Version
      •   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
      •   HEOS
      •   3 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Pioneer VSX-935

      Denon AVR-S760H

      •   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
      •   Low Power Output - 75 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer VSX-935

      Denon AVR-S760H

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

      Advantage of Pioneer VSX-935

      Pioneer VSX-935
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-935 over Denon AVR-S760H.

      Pioneer VSX-935 vs Denon AVR-S760H
      Higher Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Bi-amp capability vs
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input vs
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      QMS vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2) vs 1
      USB Input 2 (1 Front) vs 1 Front for USB memory
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 2
      Front A/V Inputs USB, Mini-Jack vs USB
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B line out) vs
      More GUI Languages 7 vs 3
      More Speaker Terminals 9 vs 7
      More Large Speaker Terminals 9 vs 7
      Bigger Power Supply 460 W vs 400 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 80 W (0.08% THD) vs 75 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 170 W (10% THD) vs 165 W (10% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 106 dB vs 98 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 80 dB vs 74 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz vs 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Pioneer VSX-935.

      Denon AVR-X2800H
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX104
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Denon AVR-X1500H
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      7.2 channel

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      Denon AVR-X1600H
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX505
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      9.2 channel

      120 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX105
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Onkyo TX-NR676
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Denon AVR-X1700H DAB
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Marantz SR8015
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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Denon AVR-X2800H DAB
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Marantz SR5009
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Denon AVR-X1600H DAB
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Advantage of Denon AVR-S760H

      Denon AVR-S760H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-S760H over Pioneer VSX-935.

      Pioneer VSX-935 vs Denon AVR-S760H
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Dynamic HDR vs
      More Optical Inputs 1 vs 2
      More Composite Video Inputs vs 2
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
      IP Control for CI vs
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 520 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Longer Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labor vs 3 Years

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Denon AVR-S760H.

      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V4A
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      Sony STR-DH790
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Yamaha RX-V385
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      5.1 channel

      70 W

      Denon AVR-X250BT
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      5.1 channel

      70 W

      Onkyo TX-NR626
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Denon AVR-X1700H DAB
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Denon AVR-X2800H
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Denon AVR-S950H
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Denon AVR-X1600H
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Onkyo TX-NR6100
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Onkyo TX-NR686
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      7.2 channel

      100 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-935 Denon AVR-S760H
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Audyssey MultEQ
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dolby Vision
        HDMI []2.12.1
        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
        8K Upscaling 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD SBC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Many 8K Inputs33
        USB Input2 (1 Front)1 Front for USB memory
        Phono Input
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer VSX-935 Denon AVR-S760H
        Low Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)75 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 Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer VSX-935 and Denon AVR-S760H 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 2 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-S760H for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-935 and 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Denon AVR-S760H 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:
      • Pioneer VSX-935
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs: 3.
      • Denon AVR-S760H
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 3.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Pioneer VSX-935
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Denon AVR-S760H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Pioneer VSX-935: USB, Mini-Jack
      • Denon AVR-S760H: USB

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      Denon AVR-S760H

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