Pioneer VSX-935 vs Yamaha RX-V485

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V485
      BrandPioneerYamaha
      ModelVSX-935RX-V485
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryNorth AmericaUSA
      Release Year20212018
      PredecessorPioneer VSX-934 Yamaha RX-V483
      AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V485
      Channels7.25.1
      Power Output80 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 DesignDirect Energy
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability
      AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V485
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
      Surround:AI™
      DACAKM AK4458Burr-Brown DAC x 3
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing7.15.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII
      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
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, 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 USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSDApple 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
      Sound Retriever Advanced (2ch)
      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
      CINEMA DSP 3D
      DSP Programs17
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Auto Surround
      Advanced Surround
      Front Stage Surround Advance
      Virtual Speakers
      Virtual Depth
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V485
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC YPAO sound optimization
      Manual MCACC
      MCACC Memory1
      Reflex Optimizer
      Phase Control
      Auto Phase Control Plus
      Full Band Phase Control
      Standing Wave Control
      YPAO Volume
      VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V485
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.1
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
      HDCP Version2.32.3
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      DSC (Display Stream Compression)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K/60p and 4K/120pup to 4K/60p 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Super Resolution
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V485
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD 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
      MusicCast
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay 2 via firmware update
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote AppPioneer Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V485
      HDMI Inputs64
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)1
      8K Inputs3
      USB Input2 (1 Front)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs11
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs12
      RCA Line Inputs5 (1 front)4 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.20.1
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs3
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsUSB, Mini-JackUSB, mini-jack Audio
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport
      ZONES Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V485
      Number of Zones21
      Powered Zones2
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
      Zone B Video Output
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output
      Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 00 / 0
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V485
      On-Screen Display color OSD
      GUI Languages7
      SCENESCENE (4 sets)
      Web Control
      AV Navigator
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      FL Dimmer
      Remote ControllerRC-974R
      RADIO Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V485
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V485
      Front PanelBrushed
      Solid Aluminum Front
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals95
      Large Speaker Terminals95
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      3D Space Frame Construction
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V485
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      Transformer Stabilizer
      Power Consumption460 W260 W
      No Sound Power55 W
      Standby Power0.10 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V485
      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 161 mm x 327 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 225.5 mm x 327 mm)
      17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 8-7/8" x 12-7/8")
      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"
      20.5" x 15.4" x 9"
      Weight9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)
      Weight of Package12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)20.4 lbs
      SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer VSX-935 Yamaha RX-V485
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.08% THD)80 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)95 W (0.9% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)115 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)140 W (10% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)170 W (10% THD)145 W (10% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)180 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)160 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)125 W160 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)130 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)85 W110 W
      THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
      Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
      Rated Headphone Power Output80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)106 dB110 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 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
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
      Video S/N Ratio50 dB
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/acIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․24․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalFront : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A
      Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A
      USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 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 RatioMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Warranty1 Year Parts & Labor2 Years

      * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
      ** - 480i/576i only
      *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
      **** - 1080p signal is not converted



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