Pioneer VSX-935 vs Marantz CINEMA 60

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Rating 5 5

VSX-935 vs CINEMA 60 comparison chart

Pioneer VSX-935 vs Marantz CINEMA 60 review

Pioneer VSX-935
vs
Marantz CINEMA 60

An overview of Pioneer VSX-935 and Marantz CINEMA 60 will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Pioneer VSX-935 received 7.6 points out of 10 possible, and Marantz CINEMA 60 was rated 8.3 points. The release date of VSX-935 is 2021, and CINEMA 60 is 2022. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that VSX-935 is inferior in audio processing features to CINEMA 60.

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-935 over Marantz CINEMA 60

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Marantz CINEMA 60 over Pioneer VSX-935

  • 100/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 80/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • HDMI CEC is present.

Amplifiers

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

VSX-935
7
CINEMA 60
7

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 CINEMA 60 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the VSX-935 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

VSX-935 CINEMA 60
Channels7.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm80/8, 170/6100/8, 140/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response20Hz-20KHz5Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the VSX-935 9 out of 10, and the CINEMA 60 - 7.

VSX-935
9
CINEMA 60
7

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Marantz CINEMA 60 has Pure Direct mode.

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 CINEMA 60 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

VSX-935 CINEMA 60
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/24-bit192 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationMCACCAudyssey MultEQ XT
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAdvanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audioAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Enhancer(MDAX2), Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Pioneer VSX-935 scored 8, and Marantz CINEMA 60 scored 9 out of 10.

VSX-935
8
CINEMA 60
9

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 Marantz CINEMA 60.

VSX-935 CINEMA 60
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
USB2 (USB 2.0)1 (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.

VSX-935 CINEMA 60
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloudDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD, MOOD:Mix

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-935 got 7 points, but Marantz CINEMA 60 received 8 points.

VSX-935
7
CINEMA 60
8

Pioneer VSX-935 is equipped with 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Marantz CINEMA 60 has 6/3 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 CINEMA 60 features HDMI CEC.

VSX-935 CINEMA 60
HDMI input/output6/26/3
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input12
Coaxial digital input12
Composite input00
Component input/output00/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup mic, AUXUSB, phones, setup mic
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 8 out of 10.

VSX-935
8
CINEMA 60
8

VSX-935 CINEMA 60
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10+HDR10+
4K signal pass-through4K/120Hz4K/120Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz8K/60Hz
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 featuresDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSyncHLG, BT.2020, Dynamic HDR

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the VSX-935 got 9 points, but the CINEMA 60 has 10.

VSX-935
9
CINEMA 60
10

Marantz CINEMA 60 has the ECO mode.

VSX-935 CINEMA 60
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDport hole OLED
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresApp Control, Sonos Connect controlIP Control, Web Control, App Control, RS232 Control

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.

VSX-935 CINEMA 60
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeakerspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlPioneer Control AppMarantz 2016 AVR Remote, HEOS App
RS-23201
Remote control input/output (IR)0/01/0
DC trigger output (12V)01

Multichannel surround

Pioneer VSX-935 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Marantz CINEMA 60 got 8.

VSX-935
7
CINEMA 60
8

VSX-935 CINEMA 60
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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