Pioneer VSX-832 VS Yamaha RX-V481BL
Pioneer VSX-832
  • Brand - Pioneer
  • Manual - vsx-832.pdf
  • USB - 1
Yamaha RX-V481BL
  • Brand - Yamaha
  • Manual - rx-v481bl.pdf
  • USB - 1

Pros & Cons

Pioneer VSX-832

VS

Pros

    • The latest Dolby Atmos technology with a 3D surround audio field. The reflex optimizer helps to adjust the high directivity and low directivity sounds in order to achieve the best comfort.
    • Online radio plus all major music streaming services available.
    • Multi-room option available allowing your family members to enjoy different music in different rooms.

Cons

    • The price is almost $500 so you have to be well off to afford it. You might be able to get it on offer though.
    • The customer support working hours are limited plus you might have to wait for a reply.

Yamaha RX-V481BL

VS

Pros

    • Sound shaping DSP- Adds some sound processing to the audio.
    • The Yamaha mobile app works great for switching inputs, changing DSP modes. Much more convenient than navigating the menus with the remote.

Cons

    • Massive size.

Specifications

Specification Pioneer VSX-832 Yamaha RX-V481BL
Radio
Tuner Type digital digital
Preset Station 40 40
Tuner Bands AM/FM AM/FM
Additional Features
Bi-amplifying
Audio Return Channel (arc)
Apple Air-play Support
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology
Three-zone Capability
Smartphone Remote Control
A-b Speaker Switch
Dual-zone Capability
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Power Off
Amplifier
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 6 Ohm 8 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 80 W 80 W
Total Output Power 400 W 200 W
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08 % 0.04 %
Sound Features
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 5.1 channel 5.1 channel
Surround Sound Effects Front Stage Surround Advance Virtual CINEMA
Audio D/a Converter 24bit / 192kHz 24bit / 192kHz
Audio Formats
Flac
Apple Lossless
Aiff
Aac
Wma
Wav
Mp3
Built-in Decoders
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos
Dts:x
Signal Processing
Video Conversion/scaling HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
Hdmi Pass-through up to 4K up to 4K
Upscaling Via Hdmi up to 4K
3d Pass-through
Connector Type
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 1 1
Hdmi Inputs 6 4
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 2
Phones 1 1
Optical Digital Inputs 1 1
Usb 1 1
Av Inputs has not 4
Subwoofer Outputs 1 1
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Media Content Source
Usb-host
Network
Bluetooth
Dimensions
Dimensions 12.6 x 17.1 x 6.8 inches 12.9 x 17.1 x 6.4 inches
Connectivity Interfaces
Ieee 802.3u
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
User Manual
Manual vsx-832.pdf rx-v481bl.pdf
Functions
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.1 W 0.1 W
Operational Power Consumption 400 W
Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Clock
Built-in Display
Colour black black
Type fluorescent fluorescent
General
Brand Pioneer Yamaha

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