| GENERAL | Onkyo TX-NR696 | Pioneer VSX-934 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Onkyo | Pioneer |
| Model | TX-NR696 | VSX-934 |
| Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
| Country | North America | North America |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2019 |
| Predecessor | Onkyo TX-NR686 | Pioneer VSX-933 |
| Successor | Pioneer VSX-935 |
| AMPLIFIER | Onkyo TX-NR696 | Pioneer VSX-934 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Power Output | 100 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 | Linear Class A/B | Direct Energy |
| Dynamic Audio Amplification | ||
| Non-Phase Shift Amplifier | ||
| WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) | ||
| VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) | Front L/R channels | |
| Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry | ||
| THX™ Certification | Select™ (previously known as Select2) | |
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
| Discrete Output Stage Circuitry | ||
| Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor) | ||
| Bi-amp Capability | ||
| BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging) |
| AUDIO FEATURES | Onkyo TX-NR696 | Pioneer VSX-934 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | 32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines | Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) |
| DAC | AKM AK4458 | AKM AK4458 |
| 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 | ||
| THX Listening Modes | ||
| Surround EX | ||
| DTS:X | ||
| DTS Neural:X | ||
| DTS Virtual:X | via future firmware update | |
| DTS Neo | ||
| 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 Formats | FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM | |
| Music Playback via USB | FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz | 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit |
| High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, 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 | PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio | |
| DTS Dialogue Control | ||
| Dialog Enhancement | ||
| Dialog normalization | ||
| Dialogue Lift | ||
| Sound Retriever | Advanced | |
| Sound Retriever AIR | ||
| Digital noise Reduction | ||
| Tone Control | Front L/R Channels | All Channels |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included) | Advanced Sound Retriever |
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | ||
| THX Processing Mode | ||
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
| Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
| Audyssey LFC | ||
| Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
| Audyssey DSX | ||
| Phase-Matching Bass Boost | ||
| Direct Mode | ||
| Pure Audio Mode | ||
| Pure Direct Analog Path Mode | ||
| Pure Direct Mode | ||
| Auto Surround | ||
| Optimum Surround | ||
| Advanced Surround | 10 + 1 | |
| Wide Surround | ||
| Front Stage Surround Advance | ||
| Headphone Surround | ||
| Virtual Speakers | T-D (Theater-Dimensional) | |
| Virtual Depth |
| CALIBRATION | Onkyo TX-NR696 | Pioneer VSX-934 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™ | MCACC |
| Manual MCACC | ||
| MCACC Memory | 1 | |
| Reflex Optimizer | ||
| Phase Control | ||
| Auto Phase Control Plus | ||
| Full Band Phase Control | ||
| Standing Wave Control | ||
| EQ Bands | 9-Band | |
| Symmetric EQ | ||
| Distance Adjustment | 0.1 feet | |
| Precision Distance | ||
| Polarity Check | ||
| Auto Subwoofer Crossover |
| VIDEO FEATURES | Onkyo TX-NR696 | Pioneer VSX-934 |
|---|---|---|
| HDR10 | ||
| HDR10+ | ||
| Dynamic HDR | ||
| BT.2020 color space | ||
| Dolby Vision | ||
| HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
| HDBaseT Compatible | ||
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | ||
| HDCP Version | 2.3 | 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 (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4) | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) |
| Video Signal Upscaling | 1080p to 4K | 1080p to 4K |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | ||
| Stream Smoother | ||
| Pure Cinema | ||
| Video Parameter Adjustments | ||
| Super Resolution | ||
| isf Certified Calibration Control |
| CONNECTIVITY | Onkyo TX-NR696 | Pioneer VSX-934 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Bluetooth | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
| Google Assistant | ||
| Chromecast Built-In | ||
| Apple Siri | ||
| Works with SonoS | ||
| DTS Play-Fi | ||
| MHL Input | ||
| DLNA 1.5 | ||
| AirPlay | AirPlay 2 | AirPlay 2 |
| Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only) |
| Remote App | Onkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices | |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
| TERMINALS | Onkyo TX-NR696 | Pioneer VSX-934 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs | 7 (1 front) | 6 |
| HDMI Outputs | 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) | 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2) |
| 8K Inputs | ||
| USB Input | 1 (Rear) | 2 (1 Front) |
| USB DC Out Port | ||
| Optical Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Optical Outputs | ||
| Coaxial Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| RCA Line Inputs | 5 (1 Front) | 4 |
| RCA Line Outputs | ||
| XLR Line Inputs | ||
| Phono Input | ||
| Multi-Channel Input | ||
| RCA Pre-Outs | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 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 Inputs | HDMI, Mini-Jack | USB, Mini-Jack |
| Speaker A/B | ||
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | ||
| uport | ||
| adapterport |
| ZONES | Onkyo TX-NR696 | Pioneer VSX-934 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Zones | 2 | 2 |
| Powered Zones | 2 | 2 |
| Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B) | HDMI |
| Whole House Mode | ||
| RS-232C Interface | ||
| +12V Trigger Output | 0 | |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Onkyo TX-NR696 | Pioneer VSX-934 |
|---|---|---|
| On-Screen Display | Graphical Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI with Quick Set-Up | User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu |
| GUI Languages | 7 | 7 |
| AV Navigator | ||
| IP Control | ||
| PreAmp Mode | ||
| Versatile Speaker Configuration | Speaker 9ch Out (FRONT, CENTER,SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/Bi-AMP, ZONE 2) | |
| FL Dimmer | ||
| ONKYO-RI System Control | ||
| RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI) | ||
| Smart Grid-Ready |
| RADIO | Onkyo TX-NR696 | Pioneer VSX-934 |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
| Presets | 40 | 40 |
| Digital Radio | ||
| Internet Radio | TuneIn | TuneIn |
| Pandora | ||
| Spotify | ||
| Tidal | ||
| Deezer | ||
| Napster | ||
| SiriusXM |
| CONSTRUCTION | Onkyo TX-NR696 | Pioneer VSX-934 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Panel | Brushed | |
| Solid Aluminum Front | ||
| Speaker Terminals | 9 | 9 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 9 | 9 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
| Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | ||
| 3D Space Frame Construction | ||
| Gold plated RCA terminals |
| POWER | Onkyo TX-NR696 | Pioneer VSX-934 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Independent Power Supply | ||
| H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) | Customized Transformer | |
| Toroidal Transformer | ||
| Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | ||
| Transformer Stabilizer | ||
| Power Consumption | 635 W | 460 W |
| No Sound Power | 65 W | 55 W |
| Standby Power | 0.15 W | 0.15 W |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function |
| PHYSICAL | Onkyo TX-NR696 | Pioneer VSX-934 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 173.5 mm x 379.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-15/16" | 435 mm x 173 mm x 370.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-9/16" |
| Dimensions of Package (W x H x D) | 534 mm x 265 mm x 468 mm 21" x 10-7/16" x 18-7/16" | 536 mm x 265 mm x 458 mm 21-1/8" x 10-7/16" x 18-1/16" |
| Weight | 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs) | 9.4 kg (20.7 lbs) |
| Weight of Package | 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs) | 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs) |
| SPECIFICATIONS | Onkyo TX-NR696 | Pioneer VSX-934 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 100 W (0.08% THD) | 80 W (0.08% THD) |
| Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) | 210 W (10% THD) | 165 W (10% THD) |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front) | 240 W | 160 W |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 210 W | 125 W |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 120 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 (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω) | 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 | 8 Ω - 600 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 | 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz | 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz |
| 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 | 4․2 | 4․1 + LE |
| Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| USB Terminal | Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A | Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 500 mA |
| FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz |
| FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) | Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) |
| AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 1 Year Parts & Labor |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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