Yamaha RX-V383BL vs Pioneer VSX-832

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Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Yamaha RX-V383BL versus Pioneer VSX-832 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V383BL received 5 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-832 was rated 6 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. As a result, it becomes clear that VSX-832 is a better option for home theater than RX-V383BL.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V383BL over Pioneer VSX-832

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-832 over Yamaha RX-V383BL

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 5 and 6, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 5.1-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the VSX-832 this value is 165/6 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V383BL it is 70/6 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-V383BL 5 out of 10, and the VSX-832 - 7.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Pioneer VSX-832 has Pure Direct mode.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha RX-V383BL scored 5, and Pioneer VSX-832 scored 7 out of 10.

Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the Pioneer VSX-832.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Wired internet connection via RJ45 allows receiver faster connection than wireless or even use NAS storages. Wired connection via RJ45 is possible in the VSX-832 only.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Yamaha RX-V383BL got 5 points, but Pioneer VSX-832 received 6 points.

Competitors in our review have 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the RX-V383BL were rated 9 out of 10 against the 8 for the VSX-832.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-V383BL got 5 points, but the VSX-832 has 6.

Only the Yamaha RX-V383BL has the ECO mode.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

Yamaha RX-V383BL got 5 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer VSX-832 got 7.

Dolby Atmos' particularity is that this is the object-oriented sound format, that is, each audio signal object is independently sounded and connected to its spatial position. Pioneer VSX-832 can create 3D sound due to the Dolby Atmos support.

DTS:X is an algorithm used by the processor to create sound scenes, where sounds connected directly to objects rather than channels, and to determine the optimum sound output distribution in space. Surround sound with DTS:X is available on the VSX-832.