What is better - Denon AVR-X1600H vs Pioneer VSX-935?
AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the AVR-X1600H has such a ratio W/Ohm - 80/8, 120/6, while the VSX-935 has a power of 80/8, 170/6. A common feature for devices is the same total harmonic distortion - 0.08%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the AVR-X1600H received the model 384 KHz/32-bit, but the VSX-935 is equipped with 192 KHz/24-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. The model AVR-X1600H can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Both devices can work with such Apple Music services: AirPlay, AirPlay 2. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Denon AVR-X1600H works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Mood Mix, but the Pioneer VSX-935 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud.
Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the AVR-X1600H and the VSX-935. Video scaling is only possible with the VSX-935. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the VSX-935.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the AVR-X1600H has 6/1, and the VSX-935 has 6/2. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is supported by the AVR-X1600H and the VSX-935. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Denon AVR-X1600H has HDMI CEC. AVR-X1600H and VSX-935 support the standard HDCP 2.3. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.
Ability to create 2 Multi zones inherent in both AV receivers. Voice control is performed using Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI in both models. There is an ECO mode in AVR-X1600H. The Denon AVR-X1600H and the Pioneer VSX-935 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available both models. A DTS:X surround technology is supported by devices from our comparison.