Product Comparison: Onkyo TX-NR686 vs Pioneer VSX-934

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Onkyo TX-NR686 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver (Black)

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Pioneer VSX-934 Receiver 7.2-channel

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General Specifications

Brand

Onkyo

Pioneer

Model

TX-NR686

VSX-934

Origin

Malaysia

About the Product

With high-current Dynamic Audio Amplification driving your surround system to THX Certified Select theater reference levels, you can transport your audience to the heart of the movie.

Immerse in 3D surround sound of Dolby Atmos or DTS: X, or you can still enjoy similar 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-934 offers evermore life-like images.

Key Specs

Number of Channels

Watts Per Channel RMS

165 Watts

135 Watts

Total Harmonic Distortion

1 %

Signal/Noise Ratio

106 dB

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Pioneer VSX-934 Receiver 7.2-channel

Very good value for money with good quality product. Amazing amp dose everything you need.
Great sound quality, extremely easy to setup.
Had Pioneer equipment many years before which was very impressive and this has all those good attributes too.
Disappointed no instructions on how to set up. No online support.
I didn't use the onboard calibration as it was a little off on its measurement and you cannot alter them with the mode turned on.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

6.83 in.

6.8 in.

Width

17.1 in.

17.13 in.

Depth

14.94 in.

14.56 in.

Weight

22 lbs.

21.16 lbs.

Features

Receiver Type

A/V Receiver

App-Controlled

Yes

Satellite Radio Tuner

Yes

Number Of FM Presets

Minimum Impedance

4 Ohms

6 Ohms

Frequency Response

20 - 20000 Hz

10 - 100000 Hz

Extras

THX® Certified Select™, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Onkyo Controller app, Chromecast built-in and AirPlay, Works with Google Assistant, DTS Play-Fi, FlareConnect, Supports 4K HDR

Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X™ Ready, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 4K upscale, 4K pass through

What customers say about "Features"

Pioneer VSX-934 Receiver 7.2-channel

Nice AV amp. Good value. Not the easiest to set up.
Lovely sound and good 4k images, worked perfectly straight out of the box, simple to set-up, I'm very happy with it.
Great 4k upscaling of Blurays. Fantastic sound option. I have this plugged into a 5.1.2 setup and the atmos is rockin the room.
Great starter Amp for Home Cinema. Also works in a 5.1 set up as has Virtual DTS and Dolby Atmos too. Recommended.
Connected to a Focal Sib Evo Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 package, I found the combination not working.

Connectivity

Speaker Connection Type

Screw

Ethernet Port(s)

Yes

Wireless Connection

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wireless Multi-Room Audio

Yes

Inputs

7x HDMI, USB, 2x Component, 2x Composite, 2x Digital Optical, Digital Coaxial, Phono In, 6x Analog Stereo RCA, Ethernet, Mic 3.5mm, Antenna, AUX

Antenna, Digital Coaxial, Digital Optical, 6x HDMI, Ethernet, Mic 3.5mm, AUX, 4x Analog Stereo RCA, Phono In, 2x USB

Outputs

2x HDMI, 9x Speaker, 2x Subwoofer, Line Out Stereo RCA, Phones

2x HDMI, 2x Subwoofer, 7x Speakers, Phones, Line Out Stereo RCA

Ethernet Port(s)
Wireless Multi-Room Audio

What customers say about "Connectivity"

Pioneer VSX-934 Receiver 7.2-channel

Good customisation of HDMI inputs. Has a 3.5 line in. So many dont these days.
Works great with an echo input as a result. Works with Tune in and spotify too.
Clear sound, and bluetooth connection. VSX 934 is the perfect choice.
Installed easily enough after adapting t.v. stand. not sure about the speaker connections sound quality and ease of use is excellent.
Bad quality product. I have problems with instruction and online support.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

2 year(s)

1 year(s)

Certifications