Denon AVR-X4000 vs Pioneer VSX-932 review

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Denon AVR-X4000 vs Pioneer VSX-932 review

Denon AVR-X4000
vs
Pioneer VSX-932

The Denon AVR-X4000 vs Pioneer VSX-932 comparison will be extremely helpful for people who want to get a great, powerful receiver with many functions.

Amplifier

AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the AVR-X4000 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 125/8, 165/6, while the VSX-932 has a power of 80/8, 140/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the AVR-X4000 it is 0.05%, but for the VSX-932 it is 0.08%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the AVR-X4000 received the model 192 KHz/24-bit, but the VSX-932 is equipped with AK4438 384 KHz/32-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Denon AVR-X4000 and Pioneer VSX-932 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. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Denon AVR-X4000 works with Pandora, Sirius XM, but the Pioneer VSX-932 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora. The quality of 4K/60Hz signal remains unchanged when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector via HDMI for both receivers. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the AVR-X4000 and the VSX-932. Each of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the VSX-932.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the AVR-X4000 has 7/3, and the VSX-932 has 4/1.Denon AVR-X4000 connectionsPioneer VSX-932 connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the AVR-X4000 and the VSX-932. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. AVR-X4000 and VSX-932 support the standard HDCP 2.2. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. Voice control of the basic functions of the receiver is not realized in both models. There is an ECO mode in neither AV receiver. The Denon AVR-X4000 and the Pioneer VSX-932 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the VSX-932. Only in the VSX-932 realized a DTS:X surround technology.

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General

Item

Denon AVR-X4000
Pioneer VSX-932

Model

AVR-X4000
VSX-932

Brand

Denon
Pioneer

Reviews

134
0

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
7.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

125/8, 165/6
80/8, 140/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.05
0.08

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/24-bit
AK4438 384 KHz/32-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

Audyssey MultEQ XT32
MCACC

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Hi-Res audio, Audyssey Sub EQ HT, Audyssey LFC
Advanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Reflex Optimizer

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
2 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay
AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Pandora, Sirius XM
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

7/3
4/1

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
1

Coaxial digital input

2
1

Composite input

3
2

Component input/output

2/1
0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
USB, phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

analog to HDMI
analog to HDMI

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

DeepColor, x.v.Color
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020

Additional features

Voice control

App control

iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android
iPhone, iPod, Android

Display

fluorescent
colour OSD

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB
network, USB

Other additional features

IP Control
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

3
has not

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
has not

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

Denon Remote App
has not

RS-232

1
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/1
0/0

DC trigger output (12V)

2
0

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS NEO:X
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
AIFF

Power

Operational power consumption, W

670
480

Standby consumption, W

0.1
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.4 x 16.7 x 38/17 x 6.3 x 15
43.5 x 15.2 x 30.4/17.1 x 6.8 x 12.6

Weight, kg/lbs

12.3/26.4
8.6/19.4

Other

Release year

2014
2017
Denon AVR-X4000
Pioneer VSX-932
Denon AVR-X4000
Pioneer VSX-932

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

  • better
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  • 7.6
  • 6.7
  • 7.6Denon AVR-X4000
  • 6.7Pioneer VSX-932