VSX-935

7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver

Immersive Dolby Atmos® sound affects, network audio connectivity and several upgraded features pack an extra punch

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The VSX-935

7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver

The immersive 3D surround sound of Dolby Atmos® or DTS:X can be yours, or you can enjoy similar all encompassing effects by Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual:X, even without height or surround speakers. Featuring Ultra HD, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision pass through with support for HDCP 2.2., the VSX-934 also offers life-like images to match the sound. And speaking of sound, you can stream music from various sources via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, DTS Play-Fi, your SONOS system, and Apple AirPlay 2. If that isn’t enough the VSX-934 includes a powered zone 2 feature with a dedicated digital audio converter (DAC) for dual listening spaces, personal presets and 2 HDMI* outputs.

*These products support all specs for the 2021 HDMI 2.1 certification. Please ensure your source, TV and HDMI cables are compatible to get the most robust home theater experience possible. LEARN MORE
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All Encompassing Sound

Reproduce object-oriented sound with DTS:X and the smooth, curving or realistic, three-dimensional, overhead movements of Dolby Atmos. And if you don’t have surrounds or height speakers, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS:X Virtual will create virtual height effects from traditional speaker layouts to simulate up firing speakers.

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Auto Room Tuning

Pioneer’s MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) adjusts audio according to the listening room and speakers, and creates clearer sound by suppressing the standing waves that occur between walls or ceiling and floor. Measurement of up to nine positions can be saved for a wide listening area. Auto Phase Control Plus makes real-time analysis of the phase difference, and automatically compensates the gap between the LFE and main signals, providing strong bass and clear high-frequency sound.

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HDMI® 2.1 with 8K

The most recent update of the HDMI spec, HDMI 2.1 supports a range of higher video resolutions and refresh rates including 8K60 and 4K120, as well as Dynamic HDR formats. 8K delivers a super-immersive viewing experience with 2x the horizontal and vertical resolution of 4K, and 4 times as many pixels. Combined with 60Hz refresh rate enables smooth and sharp viewing of content with high-speed action, HDMI 2.1 with 8K ensures your system is ready for the clearest and cleanest picture available both now and down the road.

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Bi-directional Bluetooth®

The VSX-935 can send and receive audio via Bluetooth wireless technology. This capability means your gaming headphones will easily connect to audio from the AVR (using SBC, aptX™️, or aptX HD codecs including 24-bit audio over aptX HD).

And you can stream from devices, like a cell phone, to the AVR (using SBC or AAC codecs) if you want to keep listening to your podcast or the new releases from your favorite artists on the home theater system.

The improved data transfer capabilities of the latest generation of Bluetooth ensure clear and reliable sound reproduction so you hear your favorite games, podcasts and songs just as the recording engineer intended.

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The Effortless Music Library with Roon

Roon plays to thousands of USB, Airplay, and Chromecast devices, and Roon-tested devices are profiled by the Roon team to ensure simple setup and effortless daily use. If you own a Roon-Tested device, you can have the confidence that you’ll enjoy the best possible experience with it.

For more information, see Roon’s site.

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Music Streaming

Music streaming is simple with the VSX-935. Access to several streaming services including Spotify®, Amazon Music, Pandora®, TIDAL, Deezer, and TuneIn is built in. Additionally, this AVR is compatible with Works with Sonos, AirPlay 2 and DTS Play-Fi®. You can also use voice commands to control supported music services in multiple rooms with Alexa or Chromecast built-in.

Additional Features

Immersive Sound Enabled by e-ARC

e-ARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) simplifies connectivity, boosts bandwidth and speed, and supports the latest high-bitrate audio formats including Dolby Atmos®, DTS-HD Master Audio™, DTS:X®, Dolby® TrueHD.

Enhanced Gaming

Own your opponents with HDMI 2.1 enhancements for gamers: 4K/120Hz HDR pass-through enables ultra-fast motion -VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) eliminates lag, stutter, and frame-tearing for fluid gameplay. - ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) optimizes latency from source to screen - QFT (Quick Frame Transport) limits lag for a smoother experience.

Specs

Amplification

Amplifier Design Direct Energy
Power Output: Watts per Channel 80 W/ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven, FTC), 170 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10 %, 1ch Driven)
Channels 7
Power Output: Watts per Channel (1kHz,10%THD@6ohm 1ch Driven) 165 W/ch

Audio Features

Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Surround Upmixer
DTS:X®, DTS Neural:X® Upmixer
Reflex Optimizer
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer
DTS Virtual: X
Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS-HD Express
DSD Disc (SACD) Playback via HDMI (2.8 MHz/2ch, 5.1ch)
Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
192 kHz/24-bit D/A Conversion for Hi-Res Audio
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) on HDMI OUT (MAIN)
MCACC Auto Room Tuning Phase Control | Subwoofer EQ
Advanced Sound Retriever (2ch)
Advanced Surround Modes Classical, Unplugged, Entertainment Show, Drama, Advanced Game, Action, Rock/Pop, Sports, Extended Stereo, Mono Music, Front Stage Surround Advance

Video Features

Support HDMI 2.1 (HDMI IN 1-3) with 8K, VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), QFT (Quick Frame transport), DSC (Display Stream Compression), and QMS (Quick Media Switching) pass-through
Supports HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG 8K/60p (4:2:0/10-bit), 8K/30p (4:4:4/10-bit, 4:2:2/12-bit), 4K/120p (4:4:4/10-bit, 4:2:2/12-bit), 4K60p (4:4:4/12-bit) and BT.2020 color; Deep Color™ (36-bit), "x.v.Color", LipSync, and HDCP 2.3
Dolby Vision Compatible
Ultra HD Upscaling 4K to 8K, 1080p to 8K/4K

Home Network Features

Works with Alexa supporting multi-room music
Works with Hey Google and Chromecast built-in
DTS Play-Fi® supporting Critical Listening mode with Pioneer Music Control App
Apple AirPlay 2 with Siri Voice Control
Works with SONOS supporting multiple Sonos Connect control and Volume Pass Through mode
Amazon Music HD, Pandora®, Spotify, TIDAL, and Deezer Hi-Fi Music-Streaming Services Ready
Internet Radio with TuneIn
Hi-Res Audio File Playback via USB/Network
Up to 192 kHz/24-bit ALAC*5, AIFF, FLAC, WAV (RIFF) and 5.6 MHz DSD

Convenience Features

Personal Preset
Dialog Enhancement
Dual Band (5 GHz/2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi® Built-in
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Version: 4.2, Profile: A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/aptX/aptX HD (TX), SBC/AAC (RX) Built-in
Pioneer Remote App Ready for Multi-room Entertainment Control and Network Streaming
User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu
On-Screen Information for Audio, Video and Network
Web Setup
Auto Power Off in HDMI Standby Through
FM/AM Tuner 40 Presets
User-Friendly Simple Remote Control

Front Terminals

USB 1 In for USB Drive
MCACC Setup MIC In
Audio 1 In (Mini Stereo Jack)
Phones 1 Out

Video Processing

4K Ultra HD Pass-Through Yes (HDR10, HLG and BT.2020 Wide Color Gamut Signal Pass-through)
3-D Ready Yes
HDMI Standby Through Yes with Input Switch / Last Memory
HDMI 36-bit Deep Color Yes
Video Processor -
Component Video Scaler -
Pure Cinema I/P Converter -
3D Noise Reduction -
4K Ultra HD Video Scaler Ultra HD Upscaling
Audio Return Channel Yes
Dolby Vision Compatible Yes
HDMI x.v. Color Yes
Video Converter to HDMI Yes
Composite Video Scaler -
Advanced Video Adjustment -
Super Resolution Yes

Connectivity

HDMI Input / Output 6 In (Rear) / 2 Out
Wi-Fi Built-In Dual Band (5 GHz/2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi® Built-in
Wireless Adapter Port -
Component Video Input / Output -
iPhone / iPod / USB Memory Input -
Ethernet Input -
Digital Audio Inputs / Output 2 In (Optical 1, Coaxial 1)
Headphone Output Yes
AM/FM Presets AM/FM Tuner 40 Presets
MHL 2 -
Bluetooth Built-In Yes (Version: 4.2 + LE, Profile: A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/AAC)
Bluetooth Adapter Port -
Composite A/V Input / Output -
USB Terminal Front and Rear
Analog Audio Inputs / Output 2 in / 0 out
Pre-Amp Output 0.2 ch.
Front A/V Inputs USB / 3.5mm stereo mini jack

Installation

On-Screen Display User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu
Multi-Room and Source Output Powered Zone 2 with Dedicated DAC
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display -
Function Rename -
Sleep Timer Yes
Auto Power Down Yes
IR Serial Remote In/Out -
FL Dimmer -
Remote Yes
Versatile Speaker Configuration Speaker 9ch Out (FRONT, CENTER,SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/Bi-AMP, ZONE 2)

Construction

Front Panel Brushed
Speaker Terminals 9 large

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labor

Dimensions

W x H x D (inches) Wi-Fi Antenna's Up -
Weight 20.7 lbs.
W x H x D (inches) 17-1/8 x 6-13/16 x 14-9/16

Docs

Spec Sheet

For more technical detail, download the Spec Sheet here: VSX 935 MDC 20210310 .

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