Marantz SR5015 vs Pioneer VSX-933

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SR5015 vs VSX-933 comparison chart

Marantz SR5015 vs Pioneer VSX-933 review

Marantz SR5015
vs
Pioneer VSX-933

The Marantz SR5015 vs Pioneer VSX-933 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR5015 received 9.1 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-933 was rated 7.8 points. The release date of SR5015 is 2020, and VSX-933 is 2018. SR5015 is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - VSX-933.

Main advantages Marantz SR5015 over Pioneer VSX-933

  • 100/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 80/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Include HDMI eARC function.
  • 8K/60Hz signal pass-through is available.

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-933 over Marantz SR5015

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 9 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

SR5015
9
VSX-933
8

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-933 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

SR5015 VSX-933
Channels7.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8, 200/680/8, 165/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response20Hz-20KHz10Hz-100KHz
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-933 - 9.

SR5015
10
VSX-933
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.

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-933
Digital to analog converter (DAC)N/AAK4458 384 KHz/32-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, Reflex Optimizer

Connectivity

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

SR5015
8
VSX-933
8

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

SR5015 VSX-933
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-933
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloudDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio

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-933 received 7 points.

SR5015
10
VSX-933
7

Marantz SR5015 is equipped with 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer VSX-933 has 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available only on Marantz SR5015.

The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Marantz SR5015 in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Pioneer VSX-933 has the HDCP 2.2 version.

SR5015 VSX-933
HDMI input/output6/26/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input21
Coaxial digital input21
Composite input32
Component input/output2/11/0
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 rivals in our comparison were rated 10 out of 10.

SR5015
10
VSX-933
10

With the 4K pass-through feature, the AV receiver sends "native" 4K signals to a 4K TV from a video source without any processing. The SR5015 works with the 4K/120Hz video, and the VSX-933 has the 4K/60Hz.

The AV receiver passes "native" 8K signals from a video source to 8K TV without any encoding, with the 8k pass-through features. The 8K path-through is available only on Marantz SR5015.

SR5015 VSX-933
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10+HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/120Hz4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversionanalog to HDMIanalog 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

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the SR5015 got 10 points, but the VSX-933 has 9.

SR5015
10
VSX-933
9

Only the Marantz SR5015 has the ECO mode.

SR5015 VSX-933
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIGoogle Assistant
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 Controlhas not

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-933
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMarantz AVR Remote app, HEOS AppFlareConnect
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-933 got 7.

SR5015
8
VSX-933
7

SR5015 VSX-933
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-HDDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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