Pioneer VSX-1131 vs Onkyo TX-RZ630

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An overview of Pioneer VSX-1131 and Onkyo TX-RZ630 will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Pioneer VSX-1131 received 7.5 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-RZ630 was rated 7.8 points. The release date of VSX-1131 is 2016, and TX-RZ630 is 2018. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that VSX-1131 is inferior in audio processing features to TX-RZ630.

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-1131 over Onkyo TX-RZ630

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ630 over Pioneer VSX-1131

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. The Pioneer VSX-1131 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-RZ630 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-1131 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the TX-RZ630 it is 90/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the VSX-1131 10 out of 10, and the TX-RZ630 - 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. Pioneer VSX-1131 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

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, both receivers got 7 points on our 10-point scale.

Competitors in our review have 7/2 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 the VSX-1131 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 7 for the TX-RZ630.

Most of the AV receivers have a video scaling function, it is the process of reformatting the video signal to a higher resolution without losing the quality of the image. Upscaling the video signal resolution is possible only with Pioneer VSX-1131.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the VSX-1131 got 7 points, but the TX-RZ630 has 8.

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 TX-RZ630 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.