The Onkyo TX-NR585 versus Pioneer VSX-532 comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-NR585 received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-532 was rated 4.3 points. The release date of TX-NR585 is 2018, and VSX-532 is 2017. Identified advantages have shown that TX-NR585 is better over VSX-532 mainly as a home theater processor.
For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 6, respectively, on a 10-point scale.
The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Onkyo TX-NR585 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Pioneer VSX-532 supports a 5.1-channels configuration.
RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 80/8, 170/6/8 W/Ohm.
TX-NR585 | VSX-532 | |
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Channels | 7.2 | 5.1 |
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm | 80/8, 170/6 | 80/8, 150/6 |
Output impedance, Ohm | 8, 6 | 8, 6 |
Frequency response | 10Hz-100KHz | 10Hz-100KHz |
THD in stereo, % | 0.08 | 0.08 |
After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-NR585 9 out of 10, and the VSX-532 - 7.
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.
TX-NR585 | VSX-532 | |
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Digital to analog converter (DAC) | AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit | 192 KHz/24-bit |
Bi-amping | ✔ | ✔ |
Pure direct (straight) | ✔ | ✔ |
Auto speaker calibration | AccuEQ | MCACC |
Speaker A/B switching | ✖ | ✖ |
Other audio features | Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio | Advanced Sound Retriever |
The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Onkyo TX-NR585 scored 8, and Pioneer VSX-532 scored 6 out of 10.
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 TX-NR585 only.
TX-NR585 | VSX-532 | |
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Wi-Fi | 2.4/5GHz | ✖ |
USB | 1 (USB 2.0) | 1 (USB 2.0) |
Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 | ✖ |
DLNA | ✖ | ✖ |
MHL | ✖ | ✖ |
Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.
TX-NR585 | VSX-532 | |
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Apple Music (AirPlay) | AirPlay | ✖ |
Amazon Music | ✔ | ✖ |
Spotify | ✔ | ✖ |
Other streaming services | Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio | has not |
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-NR585 got 8 points, but Pioneer VSX-532 received 5 points.
Onkyo TX-NR585 is equipped with 7/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer VSX-532 has 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.
Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the TX-NR585 has a Phono interface.
TX-NR585 | VSX-532 | |
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HDMI input/output | 7/1 | 4/1 |
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ✔ | ✔ |
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) | ✖ | ✖ |
HDMI CEC | ✔ | ✔ |
Digital content protection (HDCP) | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
Subwoofer output (LFE) | 2 | 1 |
Headphone output | 1 x 6.3 | 1 x 6.3 |
Optical digital input | 2 | 1 |
Coaxial digital input | 1 | 1 |
Composite input | 2 | 2 |
Component input/output | 2/0 | 0/0 |
Phono (MM) input | ✔ | ✖ |
Front panel connectors | HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX | USB, phones, setup mic |
Multi channel preamp output | ✖ | ✖ |
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-NR585 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 5 for the VSX-532.
TX-NR585 | VSX-532 | |
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HDR (High Dynamic Range) | HDR10 | HDR10 |
4K signal pass-through | 4K/60Hz | 4K/60Hz |
8K signal pass-through | ✖ | ✖ |
HDMI signal pass-through | ✔ | ✔ |
3D signal pass-through | ✔ | ✔ |
HDMI pass-through in standby mode | ✔ | ✔ |
Video conversion | ✖ | ✖ |
Analog to HDMI scaling | ✖ | ✖ |
HDMI to HDMI scaling | ✖ | ✖ |
Dolby Vision | ✔ | ✖ |
Other video features | BT.2020, HLG | DeepColor, x.v.Color |
In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-NR585 got 7 points, but the VSX-532 has 5.
Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The TX-NR585 can be controlled by voice via Google Assistant. Pioneer VSX-532 has the ECO mode.
TX-NR585 | VSX-532 | |
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Voice control | Google Assistant | ✖ |
App control | iPhone, iPod, Android | ✖ |
Display | fluorescent | fluorescent |
Tuner | AM, FM | AM, FM |
Sleep timer | ✔ | ✔ |
Auto power off | ✖ | ✔ |
ECO mode | ✖ | ✔ |
Graphical user interface (GUI) | ✔ | ✖ |
Setup assistant | ✔ | ✖ |
Firmware update | network, USB | ✖ |
Other additional features | IP Control | has not |
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.
TX-NR585 | VSX-532 | |
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Multi-room zones | 2 | has not |
Zone audio output | speaker, preout | has not |
Zone HDMI output | ✖ | has not |
Multi-room control | FlareConnect | has not |
RS-232 | 0 | 0 |
Remote control input/output (IR) | 0/0 | 0/0 |
DC trigger output (12V) | 0 | 0 |
Onkyo TX-NR585 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer VSX-532 got 5.
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. Onkyo TX-NR585 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 only on the TX-NR585.
TX-NR585 | VSX-532 | |
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Dolby Atmos | ✔ | ✖ |
Dolby TrueHD | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby Surround | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby (other) | Dolby Digital Plus | Dolby Digital Plus |
DTS:X | ✔ | ✖ |
DTS HD Master | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS Virtual:X | ✖ | ✖ |
DTS Neural:X | ✔ | ✖ |
DTS (other) | DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS | DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:X |
Auro-3D | ✖ | ✖ |
IMAX Enhanced | ✖ | ✖ |
Multichannel stereo | ✖ | ✖ |