Pioneer VSX-830-K VS
Pioneer VSX-831
Pros & Cons
Pioneer VSX-830-K
VSPros
- An ergonomic remote controller.
- Easy to connect with iPhone and start using AirPlay.
- Fast and easy firmware updating.
- Many input ports, so you can connect almost all kinds of devices.
Cons
- You cannot preset FM radio stations.
- Only the first two HDMI ports are HDCP 2.2.
Pioneer VSX-831
VSPros
- Supports wireless speakers (FireConnect).
- The built-in technologies generate clear sound.
- User-friendly interface.
Cons
- The number of RCA inputs may be not enough.
- Automatic tweaking may be not precise enough and it may need some further configuration.
Specifications
Groups
| Specification | Pioneer VSX-830-K | Pioneer VSX-831 |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Features | ||
| Three-zone Capability | ||
| Smartphone Remote Control | ||
| Dual-zone Capability | ||
| A-b Speaker Switch | ||
| Pure Direct Mode | ||
| Auto Power Off | ||
| Bi-amplifying | ||
| Audio Return Channel (arc) | ||
| Apple Air-play Support | ||
| Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology | ||
| Functions | ||
| Network Audio Player | ||
| Internet Radio | ||
| Digital Player | ||
| Power Device | ||
| Standby Power Consumption | 0.1 W | 0.1 W |
| Operational Power Consumption | 450 W | 380 W |
| Built-in Decoders | ||
| Dts:x | ||
| Dolby True Hd | ||
| Dolby Surround | ||
| Dolby Digital Plus | ||
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Connectivity Interfaces | ||
| Wi-fi | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Ieee 802.3u | ||
| Ieee 802.3 | ||
| Connector Type | ||
| Optical Digital Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Phones | 1 | 1 |
| Av Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Usb | 1 | 1 |
| Subwoofer Outputs | 2 | 2 |
| Coaxial Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
| Optical Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
| Hdmi Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Hdmi Inputs | 6 | 6 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Formats | ||
| Wma | ||
| Wav | ||
| Mp3 | ||
| Flac | ||
| Apple Lossless | ||
| Aiff | ||
| Aac | ||
| Clock | ||
| Sleep Timer | ||
| Built-in Clock | ||
| Built-in Display | ||
| Colour | black | black |
| Type | fluorescent | fluorescent |
| Signal Processing | ||
| Upscaling Via Hdmi | up to 4K | up to 4K |
| 3d Pass-through | ||
| Video Conversion/scaling | HDMI to HDMI scaling | HDMI to HDMI scaling |
| Hdmi Pass-through | up to 4K | up to 4K |
| Radio | ||
| Preset Station | 30 | 40 |
| Tuner Bands | AM/FM | AM/FM |
| Tuner Type | digital | digital |
| Amplifier | ||
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.08 % | 0.08 % |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
| Output Impedance Per Channel | 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm | 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm |
| Output Power Per Channel | 140 W, 80 W | 140 W, 80 W |
| Total Output Power | 525 W | 525 W |
| Sound Features | ||
| Digital Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
| Surround System Class | 5.2 channel | 5.2 channel |
| Surround Sound Effects | Front Stage Surround Advance. Headphone Surround (V.S.S.) | Front Stage Surround Advance |
| Audio D/a Converter | 24bit / 192kHz | 32bit / 384kHz |
| Media Content Source | ||
| Usb-host | ||
| Network | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Dimensions | 13.1 x 17.1 x 6.6 inches | 14.6 x 17.1 x 6.8 inches |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | vsx-830-k.pdf | vsx-831.pdf |
| General | ||
| Brand | Pioneer | Pioneer |
