Pioneer VSX-932 vs Pioneer VSX-933

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The Pioneer VSX-932 vs Pioneer VSX-933 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Pioneer VSX-932 received 6.7 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-933 was rated 7.8 points. The release date of VSX-932 is 2017, and VSX-933 is 2018. VSX-933 is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - VSX-932.

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-932 over Pioneer VSX-933

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-933 over Pioneer VSX-932

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

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. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 80/8, 140/6/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 of 10 for both receivers.

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.

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, Pioneer VSX-932 got 6 points, but Pioneer VSX-933 received 7 points.

Pioneer VSX-932 is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer VSX-933 has 6/1 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 rivals in our comparison were rated 10 out of 10.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the VSX-932 got 7 points, but the VSX-933 has 9.

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 VSX-933 can be controlled by voice via Google Assistant.

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.