Pioneer VSX-935 vs Denon AVR-X8500HA

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An overview of Pioneer VSX-935 and Denon AVR-X8500HA 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 Denon AVR-X8500HA was rated 9.8 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 AVR-X8500HA.

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-935 over Denon AVR-X8500HA

Main advantages Denon AVR-X8500HA 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 Denon AVR-X8500HA supports a 13.2-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 AVR-X8500HA this value is 150/8 W/Ohm, and for the VSX-935 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the VSX-935 9 out of 10, and the AVR-X8500HA - 10.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Denon AVR-X8500HA 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. Denon AVR-X8500HA can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Pioneer VSX-935 scored 8, and Denon AVR-X8500HA scored 10 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 Denon AVR-X8500HA received 10 points.

Pioneer VSX-935 is equipped with 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X8500HA has 8/3 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 AVR-X8500HA 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 AVR-X8500HA.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the VSX-935 got 9 points, but the AVR-X8500HA has 10.

Denon AVR-X8500HA 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 Denon AVR-X8500HA got 10.

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. Denon AVR-X8500HA has Auro-3D on its feature list.

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 AVR-X8500HA licensed by IMAX.