Onkyo TX-RZ1100 vs Pioneer VSX-934

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Let's compare Onkyo TX-RZ1100 versus Pioneer VSX-934 for an overview of all their pros and cons. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-RZ1100 received 7.7 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-934 was rated 7.4 points. The release date of TX-RZ1100 is 2016, and VSX-934 is 2019. And as a result of the comparison, TX-RZ1100 seems to be a better option for the role of a home theater center than VSX-934.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ1100 over Pioneer VSX-934

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-934 over Onkyo TX-RZ1100

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Onkyo TX-RZ1100 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Pioneer VSX-934 supports a 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-RZ1100 this value is 200/6 W/Ohm, and for the VSX-934 it is 165/6 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-RZ1100 8 out of 10, and the VSX-934 - 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 markedly different, Onkyo TX-RZ1100 scored 7, and Pioneer VSX-934 scored 8 out of 10.

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

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, Onkyo TX-RZ1100 got 9 points, but Pioneer VSX-934 received 7 points.

Onkyo TX-RZ1100 is equipped with 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer VSX-934 has 6/2 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 TX-RZ1100 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 10 for the VSX-934.

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-934.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-RZ1100 got 7 points, but the VSX-934 has 6.

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

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.