Onkyo TX-SR353 vs Pioneer VSX-932 review

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Onkyo TX-SR353 vs Pioneer VSX-932 review

Onkyo TX-SR353
vs
Pioneer VSX-932

The Onkyo TX-SR353 vs Pioneer VSX-932 comparison will be extremely helpful for people who want to get a great, powerful receiver with many functions.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.1 versus 7.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the TX-SR353 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 140/6, while the VSX-932 has a power of 80/8, 140/6. A common feature for devices is the same total harmonic distortion - 0.08%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the TX-SR353 received the model 192 KHz/24-bit, but the VSX-932 is equipped with AK4438 384 KHz/32-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Pioneer VSX-932. The model VSX-932 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The VSX-932 has access to the Spotify service. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the TX-SR353 and the VSX-932. Video scaling is only possible with the VSX-932. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the VSX-932.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs is the same - 4/1.Onkyo TX-SR353 connectionsPioneer VSX-932 connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the TX-SR353 and the VSX-932. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. TX-SR353 and VSX-932 support the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Pioneer VSX-932. 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 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

Onkyo TX-SR353
Pioneer VSX-932

Model

TX-SR353
VSX-932

Brand

Onkyo
Pioneer

Reviews

59
0

Amplifier

Channels

5.1
7.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

140/6
80/8, 140/6

Output impedance, Ohm

6
8, 6

Frequency response

20Hz-20KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
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

AccuEQ
MCACC

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

has not
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

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

4/1
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)

1
2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

1
1

Coaxial digital input

1
1

Composite input

2
2

Component input/output

0/0
0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

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

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

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, 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

Other additional features

has not
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

has not
has not

Zone audio output

has not
has not

Zone HDMI output

has not
has not

Multi-room control

has not
has not

RS-232

0
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
0/0

DC trigger output (12V)

0
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-EXPRESS
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

210
480

Standby consumption, W

0.45
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 16.8 x 32.6/17 x 6.2 x 12.6
43.5 x 15.2 x 30.4/17.1 x 6.8 x 12.6

Weight, kg/lbs

8/17
8.6/19.4

Other

Release year

2016
2017
Onkyo TX-SR353
Pioneer VSX-932
Onkyo TX-SR353
Pioneer VSX-932

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 4
  • 6.7
  • 4Onkyo TX-SR353
  • 6.7Pioneer VSX-932