VSX-935
7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver
Immersive Dolby Atmos® sound affects, network audio connectivity and several upgraded features pack an extra punch
The VSX-935
7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver
The immersive 3D surround sound of Dolby Atmos® or DTS:X can be yours, or you can enjoy similar all encompassing effects by Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual:X, even without height or surround speakers. Featuring Ultra HD, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision™ pass through with support for HDCP 2.2., the VSX-935 also offers life-like images to match the sound. And speaking of sound, you can stream music from various sources via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, DTS Play-Fi, your SONOS system, and Apple AirPlay 2. If that isn’t enough the VSX-935 includes a powered zone 2 feature with a dedicated digital audio converter (DAC) for dual listening spaces, personal presets and 2 HDMI* outputs.
*These products support all specs for the 2021 HDMI 2.1 certification. Please ensure your source, TV and HDMI cables are compatible to get the most robust home theater experience possible. LEARN MORE
All Encompassing Sound
Reproduce object-oriented sound with DTS:X and the smooth, curving or realistic, three-dimensional, overhead movements of Dolby Atmos. And if you don’t have surrounds or height speakers, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS:X Virtual will create virtual height effects from traditional speaker layouts to simulate up firing speakers.
Auto Room Tuning
Pioneer’s MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) adjusts audio according to the listening room and speakers, and creates clearer sound by suppressing the standing waves that occur between walls or ceiling and floor. Measurement of up to nine positions can be saved for a wide listening area. Auto Phase Control Plus makes real-time analysis of the phase difference, and automatically compensates the gap between the LFE and main signals, providing strong bass and clear high-frequency sound.
HDMI® 2.1 with 8K
The most recent update of the HDMI spec, HDMI 2.1 supports a range of higher video resolutions and refresh rates including 8K60 and 4K120, as well as Dynamic HDR formats. 8K delivers a super-immersive viewing experience with 2x the horizontal and vertical resolution of 4K, and 4 times as many pixels. Combined with 60Hz refresh rate enables smooth and sharp viewing of content with high-speed action, HDMI 2.1 with 8K ensures your system is ready for the clearest and cleanest picture available both now and down the road.
Bi-directional Bluetooth®
The VSX-935 can send and receive audio via Bluetooth wireless technology. This capability means your gaming headphones will easily connect to audio from the AVR (using SBC, aptX™️, or aptX HD codecs including 24-bit audio over aptX HD).
And you can stream from devices, like a cell phone, to the AVR (using SBC or AAC codecs) if you want to keep listening to your podcast or the new releases from your favorite artists on the home theater system.
The improved data transfer capabilities of the latest generation of Bluetooth ensure clear and reliable sound reproduction so you hear your favorite games, podcasts and songs just as the recording engineer intended.
The Effortless Music Library with Roon
Roon plays to thousands of USB, Airplay, and Chromecast devices, and Roon-tested devices are profiled by the Roon team to ensure simple setup and effortless daily use. If you own a Roon-Tested device, you can have the confidence that you’ll enjoy the best possible experience with it.
For more information, see Roon’s site.
Music Streaming
Music streaming is simple with the VSX-935. Access to several streaming services including Spotify®, Amazon Music, Pandora®, TIDAL, Deezer, and TuneIn is built in. Additionally, this AVR is compatible with Works with Sonos, AirPlay 2 and DTS Play-Fi®. You can also use voice commands to control supported music services in multiple rooms with Alexa or Chromecast built-in™.
Additional Features
Immersive Sound Enabled by e-ARC
e-ARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) simplifies connectivity, boosts bandwidth and speed, and supports the latest high-bitrate audio formats including Dolby Atmos®, DTS-HD Master Audio™, DTS:X®, Dolby® TrueHD.
Enhanced Gaming
Own your opponents with HDMI 2.1 enhancements for gamers: 4K/120Hz HDR pass-through enables ultra-fast motion -VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) eliminates lag, stutter, and frame-tearing for fluid gameplay. - ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) optimizes latency from source to screen - QFT (Quick Frame Transport) limits lag for a smoother experience.
Specs
Amplifier Design |
Direct Energy |
Power Output: Watts per Channel |
80 W/ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven, FTC), 170 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10 %, 1ch Driven) |
Channels |
7 |
Power Output: Watts per Channel (1kHz,10%THD@6ohm 1ch Driven) |
165 W/ch |
Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Surround Upmixer |
✓ |
DTS:X®, DTS Neural:X® Upmixer |
✓ |
Reflex Optimizer |
✓ |
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer |
✓ |
DTS Virtual: X |
✓ |
Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus |
✓ |
DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS-HD Express |
✓ |
DSD Disc (SACD) Playback via HDMI (2.8 MHz/2ch, 5.1ch) |
✓ |
Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) |
✓ |
192 kHz/24-bit D/A Conversion for Hi-Res Audio |
✓ |
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) on HDMI OUT (MAIN) |
✓ |
MCACC Auto Room Tuning |
Phase Control | Subwoofer EQ |
Advanced Sound Retriever (2ch) |
✓ |
Advanced Surround Modes |
Classical, Unplugged, Entertainment Show, Drama, Advanced Game, Action, Rock/Pop, Sports, Extended Stereo, Mono Music, Front Stage Surround Advance |
Support HDMI 2.1 |
(HDMI IN 1-3) with 8K, VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), QFT (Quick Frame transport), DSC (Display Stream Compression), and QMS (Quick Media Switching) pass-through |
Supports HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG |
8K/60p (4:2:0/10-bit), 8K/30p (4:4:4/10-bit, 4:2:2/12-bit), 4K/120p (4:4:4/10-bit, 4:2:2/12-bit), 4K60p (4:4:4/12-bit) and BT.2020 color; Deep Color™ (36-bit), "x.v.Color", LipSync, and HDCP 2.3 |
Dolby Vision Compatible |
✓ |
Ultra HD Upscaling |
4K to 8K, 1080p to 8K/4K |
Works with Alexa supporting multi-room music |
✓ |
Works with Hey Google and Chromecast built-in |
✓ |
DTS Play-Fi® supporting Critical Listening mode with Pioneer Music Control App |
✓ |
Apple AirPlay 2 with Siri Voice Control |
✓ |
Works with SONOS supporting multiple Sonos Connect control and Volume Pass Through mode |
✓ |
Amazon Music HD, Pandora®, Spotify, TIDAL, and Deezer Hi-Fi Music-Streaming Services Ready |
✓ |
Internet Radio with TuneIn |
✓ |
Hi-Res Audio File Playback via USB/Network |
✓ |
Up to 192 kHz/24-bit ALAC*5, AIFF, FLAC, WAV (RIFF) and 5.6 MHz DSD |
✓ |
Personal Preset |
✓ |
Dialog Enhancement |
✓ |
Dual Band (5 GHz/2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi® Built-in |
✓ |
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology |
Version: 4.2, Profile: A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/aptX/aptX HD (TX), SBC/AAC (RX) Built-in |
Pioneer Remote App |
Ready for Multi-room Entertainment Control and Network Streaming |
User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu |
✓ |
On-Screen Information for Audio, Video and Network |
✓ |
Web Setup |
✓ |
Auto Power Off in HDMI Standby Through |
✓ |
FM/AM Tuner 40 Presets |
✓ |
User-Friendly Simple Remote Control |
✓ |
USB 1 In for USB Drive |
✓ |
MCACC Setup MIC In |
✓ |
Audio 1 In (Mini Stereo Jack) |
✓ |
Phones 1 Out |
✓ |
4K Ultra HD Pass-Through |
Yes (HDR10, HLG and BT.2020 Wide Color Gamut Signal Pass-through) |
3-D Ready |
Yes |
HDMI Standby Through |
Yes with Input Switch / Last Memory |
HDMI 36-bit Deep Color |
Yes |
Video Processor |
- |
Component Video Scaler |
- |
Pure Cinema I/P Converter |
- |
3D Noise Reduction |
- |
4K Ultra HD Video Scaler |
Ultra HD Upscaling |
Audio Return Channel |
Yes |
Dolby Vision Compatible |
Yes |
HDMI x.v. Color |
Yes |
Video Converter to HDMI |
Yes |
Composite Video Scaler |
- |
Advanced Video Adjustment |
- |
Super Resolution |
Yes |
HDMI Input / Output |
6 In (Rear) / 2 Out |
Wi-Fi Built-In |
Dual Band (5 GHz/2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi® Built-in |
Wireless Adapter Port |
- |
Component Video Input / Output |
- |
iPhone / iPod / USB Memory Input |
- |
Ethernet Input |
- |
Digital Audio Inputs / Output |
2 In (Optical 1, Coaxial 1) |
Headphone Output |
Yes |
AM/FM Presets |
AM/FM Tuner 40 Presets |
MHL 2 |
- |
Bluetooth Built-In |
Yes (Version: 4.2 + LE, Profile: A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/AAC) |
Bluetooth Adapter Port |
- |
Composite A/V Input / Output |
- |
USB Terminal |
Front and Rear |
Analog Audio Inputs / Output |
2 in / 0 out |
Pre-Amp Output |
0.2 ch. |
Front A/V Inputs |
USB / 3.5mm stereo mini jack |
On-Screen Display |
User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu |
Multi-Room and Source Output |
Powered Zone 2 with Dedicated DAC |
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display |
- |
Function Rename |
- |
Sleep Timer |
Yes |
Auto Power Down |
Yes |
IR Serial Remote In/Out |
- |
FL Dimmer |
- |
Remote |
Yes |
Versatile Speaker Configuration |
Speaker 9ch Out (FRONT, CENTER,SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/Bi-AMP, ZONE 2) |
Front Panel |
Brushed |
Speaker Terminals |
9 large |
Warranty |
1 Year Parts & Labor |
W x H x D (inches) Wi-Fi Antenna's Up |
- |
Weight |
20.7 lbs. |
W x H x D (inches) |
17-1/8 x 6-13/16 x 14-9/16 |