Pioneer VSX-834 vs Pioneer VSX-534

GENERAL	Pioneer VSX-834	Pioneer VSX-534
Brand	Pioneer	Pioneer
Model	VSX-834	VSX-534
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	North America	North America
Release Year	2019	2019
Predecessor	Pioneer VSX-832	Pioneer VSX-532

AMPLIFIER	Pioneer VSX-834	Pioneer VSX-534
Channels	7.2	5.2
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	Direct Energy	Direct Energy
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES	Pioneer VSX-834	Pioneer VSX-534
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)	Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
DAC	AKM AK4438	AKM AK4438
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	5.1
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
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 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-834	Pioneer VSX-534
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-834	Pioneer VSX-534
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
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Pioneer VSX-834	Pioneer VSX-534
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
Apple Product Connection
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Pioneer VSX-834	Pioneer VSX-534
HDMI Inputs	4	4
HDMI Outputs	1	1
8K Inputs
USB Input
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	1
RCA Line Inputs	3	3
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
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
adapterport

ZONES	Pioneer VSX-834	Pioneer VSX-534
Number of Zones	1	1
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	0 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Pioneer VSX-834	Pioneer VSX-534
On-Screen Display	User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu	User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu
GUI Languages	7	7
AV Navigator
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration	Speaker 7ch Out (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT, Bi-AMP/ZONE B)	FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND/HEIGHT
FL Dimmer

RADIO	Pioneer VSX-834	Pioneer VSX-534
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Pioneer VSX-834	Pioneer VSX-534
Front Panel	Brushed	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	7	5
Large Speaker Terminals	2	2
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Pioneer VSX-834	Pioneer VSX-534
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	490 W	445 W
No Sound Power	43.2 W	38.6 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.1 W

PHYSICAL	Pioneer VSX-834	Pioneer VSX-534
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 148 mm x 321 mm 17-1/8" x 5-13/16" x 12-5/8"	435 mm x 148 mm x 321 mm 17-1/8" x 5-13/16" x 12-5/8"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	525 mm x 230 mm x 390 mm 20-11/16" x 9-1/16" x 15-3/8"	525 mm x 230 mm x 390 mm 20-11/16" x 9-1/16" x 15-3/8"
Weight	8 kg (17.6 lbs)	8 kg (17.6 lbs)
Weight of Package	10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)	10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Pioneer VSX-834	Pioneer VSX-534
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	80 W (0.08% THD)	80 W (0.08% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	165 W (10% THD)	150 W (10% 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
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	8 Ω - 600 Ω	8 Ω - 600 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output	80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)	80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	109 dB	109 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Pure Audio)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Pure Audio)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
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	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

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