Onkyo TX-NR757 vs Pioneer VSX-932

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The Onkyo TX-NR757 versus Pioneer VSX-932 comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-NR757 received 7.3 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-932 was rated 6.7 points. The release date of TX-NR757 is 2016, and VSX-932 is 2017. Identified advantages have shown that TX-NR757 is better over VSX-932 mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR757 over Pioneer VSX-932

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-932 over Onkyo TX-NR757

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 7 points out of 10.

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 TX-NR757 this value is 110/8 W/Ohm, and for the VSX-932 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-NR757 8 out of 10, and the VSX-932 - 9.

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 equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

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

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Onkyo TX-NR757.

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, both receivers got 6 points on our 10-point scale.

Onkyo TX-NR757 is equipped with 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer VSX-932 has 4/1 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 VSX-932 features HDMI CEC.

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 TX-NR757 were rated 9 out of 10 against the 10 for the VSX-932.

Most of the AV receivers have a video scaling function, it is the process of reformatting the video signal to a higher resolution without losing the quality of the image. Upscaling the video signal resolution is possible with Pioneer VSX-932.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-NR757 got 8 points, but the VSX-932 has 7.

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

Onkyo TX-NR757 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer VSX-932 got 7.

Auro 3D gives a bit more versatility than Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and provides a hemispherical sound and enables a receiver to produce 3D sound stages. Only the Onkyo TX-NR757 has Auro-3D on its feature list.