Pioneer VSX-1131 vs Harman Kardon HK 3700 review

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Rating 5 5

AV receivers comparison chart

Overall
Pioneer VSX-1131
7.5
Harman Kardon HK 3700
4.8
7
6
10
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7
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Pioneer VSX-1131 vs Harman Kardon HK 3700 review

Pioneer VSX-1131
vs
Harman Kardon HK 3700

Pioneer VSX-1131 vs Harman Kardon HK 3700 – that is a question.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 2.0, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the VSX-1131 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 100/8, 170/6, while the HK 3700 has a power of 85/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the VSX-1131 it is 0.08%, but for the HK 3700 it is 0.07%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the VSX-1131 received the model AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit, but the HK 3700 is equipped with 192 KHz/24-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Pioneer VSX-1131. The model VSX-1131 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The VSX-1131 has access to the Spotify service. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Pioneer VSX-1131 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, but the Harman Kardon HK 3700 works with vTuner.

Video features

Support for the HDR function can only boast of the VSX-1131. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the VSX-1131. Video scaling is only possible with the VSX-1131. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the VSX-1131. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Pioneer VSX-1131. HDMI eARC is not supported by the VSX-1131 and the HK 3700. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Pioneer VSX-1131 has HDMI CEC. 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 Pioneer VSX-1131 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the VSX-1131. Only in the VSX-1131 realized a DTS:X surround technology.

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General

Item

Pioneer VSX-1131
Harman Kardon HK 3700

Model

VSX-1131
HK 3700

Brand

Pioneer
Harman Kardon

Reviews

235
53

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
2.0

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

100/8, 170/6
85/8

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-130KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
0.07

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

MCACC

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Advanced Sound Retriever
has not

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
vTuner

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

7/2
0/0

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
1

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
0

Coaxial digital input

1
0

Composite input

2
0

Component input/output

1/0
0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

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

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

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 scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

DeepColor, x.v.Color
has not

Additional features

Voice control

App control

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

Display

colour OSD
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

2
has not

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
has not

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

FlareConnect
has not

RS-232

0
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
1/1

DC trigger output (12V)

0
1

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
has not

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS Neo:X
has not

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

AIFF
has not

Power

Operational power consumption, W

580
310

Standby consumption, W

0.1
0.5

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 17.3 x 37.5/17 x 6.8 x 14.6
44 x 12.1 x 30/17.3 x 4.7 x 11.8

Weight, kg/lbs

10/22
6/13.2

Other

Release year

2016
2014
Pioneer VSX-1131
Harman Kardon HK 3700
Pioneer VSX-1131
Harman Kardon HK 3700

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