Pioneer VSX-935 vs Yamaha RX-A8A

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An overview of Pioneer VSX-935 and Yamaha RX-A8A 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 Yamaha RX-A8A was rated 9.4 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2021. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that VSX-935 is inferior in audio processing features to RX-A8A.

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-935 over Yamaha RX-A8A

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A8A over Pioneer VSX-935

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Pioneer VSX-935 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-A8A supports a 11.2-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 RX-A8A this value is 150/8 W/Ohm, and for the VSX-935 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

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

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Yamaha RX-A8A 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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Pioneer VSX-935 scored 8, and Yamaha RX-A8A scored 9 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-935 got 7 points, but Yamaha RX-A8A received 10 points.

Pioneer VSX-935 is equipped with 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-A8A has 7/3 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 RX-A8A features HDMI CEC.

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 VSX-935 were rated 8 out of 10 against the 9 for the RX-A8A.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the VSX-935 got 9 points, but the RX-A8A has 10.

Yamaha RX-A8A has the ECO mode.

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

Pioneer VSX-935 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-A8A got 8.

Auro 3D gives a bit more versatility than Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and provides a hemispherical sound and enables a receiver to produce 3D sound stages. Yamaha RX-A8A has Auro-3D on its feature list.