Marantz SR5015 vs Pioneer VSX-935

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SR5015 vs VSX-935 comparison chart

Marantz SR5015 vs Pioneer VSX-935 review

Marantz SR5015
vs
Pioneer VSX-935

Let's compare Marantz SR5015 versus Pioneer VSX-935 for an overview of all their pros and cons. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR5015 received 9.1 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-935 was rated 7.6 points. The release date of SR5015 is 2020, and VSX-935 is 2021. And as a result of the comparison, SR5015 seems to be a better option for the role of a home theater center than VSX-935.

Main advantages Marantz SR5015 over Pioneer VSX-935

  • 100/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 80/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • HDMI CEC is present.

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-935 over Marantz SR5015

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 9 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

SR5015
9
VSX-935
7

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 7.2-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 SR5015 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the VSX-935 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

SR5015 VSX-935
Channels7.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8, 200/680/8, 170/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response20Hz-20KHz20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SR5015 10 out of 10, and the VSX-935 - 9.

SR5015
10
VSX-935
9

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Marantz SR5015 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.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Marantz SR5015 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

SR5015 VSX-935
Digital to analog converter (DAC)N/A192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQ XTMCACC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Enhancer(MDAX2), Hi-Res audioAdvanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

SR5015
8
VSX-935
8

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

SR5015 VSX-935
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
USB1 (USB 2.0)2 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)11
DLNA
MHL

Streaming services

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

SR5015 VSX-935
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloudDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud

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, Marantz SR5015 got 10 points, but Pioneer VSX-935 received 7 points.

SR5015
10
VSX-935
7

Competitors in our review have 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI-CEC helps gadgets attached to your TV to link back and forth with your TV via HDMI ports. It is become possible to control all linked devices with one remote. The SR5015 features HDMI CEC.

SR5015 VSX-935
HDMI input/output6/26/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input21
Coaxial digital input21
Composite input30
Component input/output2/10
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup micUSB, phones, setup mic, AUX
Multi channel preamp output

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 SR5015 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 8 for the VSX-935.

SR5015
10
VSX-935
8

SR5015 VSX-935
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10+HDR10+
4K signal pass-through4K/120Hz4K/120Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz8K/60Hz
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversionanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresHLG, BT.2020, Dynamic HDRDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSync

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the SR5015 got 10 points, but the VSX-935 has 9.

SR5015
10
VSX-935
9

Only the Marantz SR5015 has the ECO mode.

SR5015 VSX-935
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresIP Control, Web Control, App Control, RS232 ControlApp Control, Sonos Connect control

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.

SR5015 VSX-935
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMarantz AVR Remote app, HEOS AppPioneer Control App
RS-23200
Remote control input/output (IR)0/00/0
DC trigger output (12V)10

Multichannel surround

Marantz SR5015 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer VSX-935 got 7.

SR5015
8
VSX-935
7

SR5015 VSX-935
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-HDDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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