| GENERAL | Pioneer VSX-934 | Yamaha RX-V685 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pioneer | Yamaha |
| Model | VSX-934 | RX-V685 |
| Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
| Country | North America | Canada |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2018 |
| Predecessor | Pioneer VSX-933 | Yamaha RX-V683 |
| Successor | Pioneer VSX-935 |
| AMPLIFIER | Pioneer VSX-934 | Yamaha RX-V685 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Power Output | 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
| Front Wide Channel Support | ||
| Amplifier Design | Direct Energy | |
| THX™ Certification | ||
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
| Bi-amp Capability |
| AUDIO FEATURES | Pioneer VSX-934 | Yamaha RX-V685 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) | |
| Surround:AI™ | ||
| DAC | AKM AK4458 | Burr-Brown DAC x 4 for main zone |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | 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 | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | |
| Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | MP3, 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 USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD | Apple 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 | no presence speakers required | |
| Sound Retriever | Advanced | |
| Sound Retriever AIR | ||
| Digital noise Reduction | ||
| Tone Control | All Channels | |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | Advanced Sound Retriever | including enhancer for Bluetooth® |
| 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 | with Video On mode | |
| CINEMA DSP | 3D | |
| DSP Programs | 17 | |
| SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | Virtual CINEMA FRONT | |
| Auto Surround | ||
| Optimum Surround | ||
| Advanced Surround | 10 + 1 | |
| Wide Surround | ||
| Front Stage Surround Advance | ||
| Headphone Surround | ||
| Virtual Speakers | including surround back | |
| Virtual Depth | ||
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
| CALIBRATION | Pioneer VSX-934 | Yamaha RX-V685 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | MCACC | YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.) |
| 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 | ||
| YPAO Volume | ||
| PEQ for SUB | Down to 15.6 Hz |
| VIDEO FEATURES | Pioneer VSX-934 | Yamaha RX-V685 |
|---|---|---|
| HDR10 | ||
| HDR10+ | ||
| Dynamic HDR | ||
| BT.2020 color space | ||
| Dolby Vision | ||
| HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
| HDBaseT Compatible | ||
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | via firmware update | |
| HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.3 |
| 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 4:4:4 |
| Video Signal Upscaling | 1080p to 4K | up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component**, Composite | |
| Component Video Upscaling | ||
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
| Component Video Maximum Resolution | 480i/576i | |
| Stream Smoother | ||
| Pure Cinema | ||
| Video Parameter Adjustments | ||
| Super Resolution | ||
| isf Certified Calibration Control |
| CONNECTIVITY | Pioneer VSX-934 | Yamaha RX-V685 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Bluetooth | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.) |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
| Google Assistant | ||
| Chromecast Built-In | ||
| Apple Siri | ||
| Works with SonoS | ||
| DTS Play-Fi | ||
| MHL Input | ||
| DLNA 1.5 | ||
| MusicCast | ||
| AirPlay | AirPlay 2 | AirPlay 2 via firmware update |
| Apple Product Connection | Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only) | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
| Remote App | (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) | |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
| TERMINALS | Pioneer VSX-934 | Yamaha RX-V685 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs | 6 | 5 |
| HDMI Outputs | 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2) | 2 |
| 8K Inputs | ||
| USB Input | 2 (1 Front) | USB memory, Portable Audio Player |
| USB DC Out Port | ||
| Optical Inputs | 1 | 2 |
| Optical Outputs | ||
| Coaxial Inputs | 1 | 2 |
| RCA Line Inputs | 4 | 4 (1 front) |
| RCA Line Outputs | ||
| XLR Line Inputs | ||
| Phono Input | ||
| Multi-Channel Input | ||
| RCA Pre-Outs | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| XLR Pre-outs | ||
| Composite Video Inputs | 1 | |
| Composite Video Outputs | ||
| S-Video Inputs | ||
| S-Video Outputs | ||
| Component Video Inputs | 1 | |
| Component Video Outputs | ||
| Ethernet | ||
| Ethernet Switch | ||
| PC In | ||
| Front A/V Inputs | USB, Mini-Jack | USB, mini-jack Audio |
| Speaker A/B | ||
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | ||
| dockport | ||
| adapterport |
| ZONES | Pioneer VSX-934 | Yamaha RX-V685 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Zones | 2 | 2 |
| Powered Zones | 2 | Zone 2 |
| Zone 2 Outs | HDMI | RCA Preout |
| Zone B Video Output | ||
| Zone GUI | ||
| RS-232C Interface | ||
| +12V Trigger Output | 1 | |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 0 / 0 | 1 / 1 |
| Party Mode |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Pioneer VSX-934 | Yamaha RX-V685 |
|---|---|---|
| On-Screen Display | User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu | Graphical User Interface |
| GUI Languages | 7 | |
| SCENE | SCENE (8 sets) | |
| Web Control | ||
| AV Navigator | ||
| IP Control | ||
| PreAmp Mode | ||
| Versatile Speaker Configuration | Speaker 9ch Out (FRONT, CENTER,SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/Bi-AMP, ZONE 2) | |
| FL Dimmer |
| RADIO | Pioneer VSX-934 | Yamaha RX-V685 |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
| Presets | 40 | 40 |
| Digital Radio | ||
| Internet Radio | TuneIn | |
| Pandora | ||
| Spotify | ||
| Tidal | ||
| Deezer | ||
| Napster | ||
| SiriusXM |
| CONSTRUCTION | Pioneer VSX-934 | Yamaha RX-V685 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Panel | Brushed | |
| Solid Aluminum Front | ||
| A.R.T. Wedge | ||
| 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 | Pioneer VSX-934 | Yamaha RX-V685 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | ||
| Transformer Stabilizer | ||
| Power Consumption | 460 W | 400 W |
| No Sound Power | 55 W | |
| Standby Power | 0.15 W | 0.1 W |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
| Auto Power Standby |
| PHYSICAL | Pioneer VSX-934 | Yamaha RX-V685 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 378 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 248 mm x 378 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-3/4" 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" | 21" x 18" x 10" |
| Weight | 9.4 kg (20.7 lbs) | 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs) |
| Weight of Package | 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs) | 27 lbs |
| SPECIFICATIONS | Pioneer VSX-934 | Yamaha RX-V685 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 80 W (0.08% THD) | 90 W (0.06% THD) |
| Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) | 105 W (0.9% THD) | |
| Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 125 W (0.9% THD) | |
| Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA) | 150 W (10% THD) | |
| Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) | 165 W (10% THD) | 130 W (10% THD) |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front) | 235 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front) | 160 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 125 W | 190 W |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front) | 165 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 85 W | 125 W |
| THD | 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power) | 0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω) |
| THD (Phono) | 0.02% (Phono to Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 10 V) | |
| Damping Factor | 100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω) | |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ |
| Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) | 2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) | |
| Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono) | 60 mV (1 kHz, 0.1% THD) | |
| Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1.0 V/2.7 kΩ (Front) 1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer) | |
| Maximum Preout Level and Impedance | 1.6 V | |
| Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 8 Ω - 600 Ω | 100 mV/560 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω) |
| Rated Headphone Power Output | 80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) | |
| Phono Overload | 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%) | |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 106 dB | 110 dB |
| S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 80 dB | 96 dB |
| Phono RIAA Deviation | ±0.5 dB | |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | 10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio) | +0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 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 | |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono) | 60 dB/55 dB | |
| DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
| DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz | 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz |
| Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) | |
| Video Maximum Input | 1.5 Vp-p | |
| 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/ac |
| Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth Version | 4․1 + LE | 4․2 |
| Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| USB Terminal | Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 500 mA | USB2.0 5 V, 1 A |
| 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: 3 µV (20.8 dBf) |
| FM S/N Ratio | Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/67 dB | |
| FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6% | |
| AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz |
| Warranty | 1 Year Parts & Labor | 2 Years |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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