What is better - Yamaha RX-V585BL vs Pioneer VSX-935?
AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-V585BL has such a ratio W/Ohm - 80/8, 145/6, while the VSX-935 has a power of 80/8, 170/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the RX-V585BL it is 0.09%, but for the VSX-935 it is 0.08%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the RX-V585BL received the model Burr-Brown 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 RX-V585BL can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
These units have the same Wi-Fi modules. 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 Yamaha RX-V585BL works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, but the Pioneer VSX-935 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud.
Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the RX-V585BL and the VSX-935. Each of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the RX-V585BL has 4/1, and the VSX-935 has 6/2. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is supported by the RX-V585BL and the VSX-935. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Yamaha RX-V585BL has HDMI CEC. The RX-V585BL has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the VSX-935, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Pioneer VSX-935.
Ability to create 2 Multi zones inherent in both AV receivers. For voice control in the RX-V585BL is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, but in the VSX-935 is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. There is an ECO mode in RX-V585BL. The Yamaha RX-V585BL 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.