Pioneer VSX-935 vs Pioneer VSX-LX505

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VSX-935 vs VSX-LX505 comparison chart

Pioneer VSX-935 vs Pioneer VSX-LX505 review

Pioneer VSX-935
vs
Pioneer VSX-LX505

Along with the growing popularity of custom home theater builds, the comparison of Pioneer VSX-935 and Pioneer VSX-LX505 takes place. According to the results of our review, Pioneer VSX-935 received 7.6 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-LX505 was rated 9.3 points. The release date of VSX-935 is 2021, and VSX-LX505 is 2023. Based on the data on the characteristics and features of both models, we can conclude that VSX-LX505 has better performance than VSX-935.

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-935 over Pioneer VSX-LX505

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-LX505 over Pioneer VSX-935

  • More channels, namely 9, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • 120/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 80/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but VSX-LX505 has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.
  • HDMI CEC is present.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 9, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

VSX-935
7
VSX-LX505
9

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Pioneer VSX-935 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Pioneer VSX-LX505 supports a 9.2-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 VSX-LX505 this value is 120/8 W/Ohm, and for the VSX-935 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

VSX-935 VSX-LX505
Channels7.29.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm80/8, 170/6120/8
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68
Frequency response20Hz-20KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

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

VSX-935
9
VSX-LX505
9

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Pioneer VSX-LX505 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. Pioneer VSX-LX505 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

VSX-935 VSX-LX505
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/24-bit192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationMCACCMCACC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAdvanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audioAdvanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Dirac Live Room Correction

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Pioneer VSX-935 scored 8, and Pioneer VSX-LX505 scored 9 out of 10.

VSX-935
8
VSX-LX505
9

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

VSX-935 VSX-LX505
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
USB2 (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.

VSX-935 VSX-LX505
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 Pioneer VSX-LX505 received 8 points.

VSX-935
7
VSX-LX505
8

Competitors in our review have 6/2 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 VSX-LX505 features HDMI CEC.

VSX-935 VSX-LX505
HDMI input/output6/26/2
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 input13
Coaxial digital input12
Composite input00
Component input/output00/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup mic, AUXphones, 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 the VSX-935 were rated 8 out of 10 against the 10 for the VSX-LX505.

VSX-935
8
VSX-LX505
10

VSX-935 VSX-LX505
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 conversionanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSyncVariable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the VSX-935 got 9 points, but the VSX-LX505 has 10.

VSX-935
9
VSX-LX505
10

Pioneer VSX-LX505 has the ECO mode.

VSX-935 VSX-LX505
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
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 featuresApp Control, Sonos Connect controlIP Control, Web Control, App 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 VSX-LX505
Multi-room zones23
Zone audio outputspeakerspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlPioneer Control AppPioneer Control App
RS-23201
Remote control input/output (IR)0/01/1
DC trigger output (12V)02

Multichannel surround

Pioneer VSX-935 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer VSX-LX505 got 9.

VSX-935
7
VSX-LX505
9

IMAX Enhanced is a licensing and certification program under which home theater devices deliver crisp 4K HDR pictures and powerful sound as it was designed by the IMAX engineers. The VSX-LX505 licensed by IMAX.

VSX-935 VSX-LX505
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDSD, LPCM
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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