Pioneer VSX-935 Home Cinema 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver Black

Immersive Dolby Atmos® sound effects, network audio connectivity and many upgraded features

The immersive 3D surround sound of Dolby Atmos® or DTS:X can be yours, or you can enjoy similar effects from 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 HDCP 2.2 support, the VSX-934 also delivers vivid images to match the sound. And speaking of audio, you can stream music from a variety of sources via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, DTS Play-Fi, your SONOS system and Apple AirPlay 2. If that's not enough, the VSX-934 includes a band mode 2 powered with a dedicated digital audio converter (DAC) for dual listening spaces, personal presets and 2 HDMI outputs*.

*These products support all specifications for HDMI 2.1 2021 certification. Make sure your source, TV and HDMI cables are compatible to get the strongest home cinema experience.

Automatic room adjustment
Pioneer's MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) adjusts the sound according to the listening room and speakers and creates clearer sound by suppressing standing waves that appear between walls or the ceiling and floor. Up to nine-place measurement can be stored for a wide listening area. Auto Phase Control Plus performs a real-time analysis of the phase difference and automatically compensates for the gap between the LFE and the main signals, delivering powerful bass and clear high-frequency sound.

HDMI® 2.1 with 8K
The latest update to the HDMI specification, HDMI 2.1 supports a range of higher video resolutions and refresh rates, including 8K60 and 4K120, as well as Dynamic HDR formats. 8K offers a highly immersive viewing experience with 2x the horizontal and vertical resolution of 4K and 4x more pixels. Combined with a 60Hz refresh rate allowing for smooth and sharp content with high-speed action, HDMI 2.1 with 8K ensures your system is ready for the sharpest and clearest picture available now and down the road.

Sound that covers everything
Play object-oriented audio with DTS:X and the smooth, curved or realistic 3D aerial movements of Dolby Atmos. And if you don't have surround or height speakers, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS:X Virtual will create virtual height effects from traditional speaker layouts to simulate ignition speakers.

Bi-directional Bluetooth®
The VSX-935 can send and receive audio via Bluetooth wireless technology. This feature means your gaming headset will easily connect to audio from the AVR (using SBC, aptX™️ or aptX HD codecs, including 24-bit audio via 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 new releases from your favorite artists on your home theater system.

The enhanced data transfer capabilities of the latest generation of Bluetooth ensure clear and reliable audio playback so you can hear your favorite games, podcasts and songs exactly as the recording engineer intended.

The Effortless Music Library with Roon
Roon plays on thousands of USB, Airplay and Chromecast devices, and Roon-tested devices are profiled by the Roon team to ensure simple setup and effortless everyday use. If you own a Roon-tested device, you can rest assured that you'll have the best possible experience with it.

Music Streaming
Music streaming is simple with the VSX-935. Access to many 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™.

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 transmission enables ultra-fast movement – VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) eliminates lag, stuttering and frame tearing for fluid gameplay. – ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) optimizes source-to-screen latency – QFT (Quick Frame Transport) reduces latency for a smoother experience.

Characteristics:

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

Supports 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), “xvColor”, 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 xv 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 / Outputs
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 / Outputs
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

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