Our take on the Pioneer VSX-835 7.2 Channel AV Receiver

The Pioneer VSX-835 is a 7.2-channel AV receiver for home theater setups. It powers seven speakers plus two subwoofers and handles 4K and 8K video passthrough with HDR support. It suits people building a surround system who want room correction and streaming built in without stepping up to a premium model. Against pricier receivers it gives up some amplifier headroom and advanced calibration, but it covers the basics most rooms need.

Best forBuilding a 7.2 surround sound systemMixed movie and music useRooms needing room correctionShoppers wanting streaming built in

Pros

Seven amplified channels plus two subwoofer outputs
8K and 4K passthrough with HDR support
Built-in room calibration
Streaming and Bluetooth playback built in
Phono input for a turntable

Cons

Modest power per channel for large rooms

Questions and answers

How many speakers can it drive?

Seven speakers plus two powered subwoofers, for a 7.2 layout. That covers 5.2.2 or 7.2 setups depending on how you assign the surround-back or height channels.

Does it pass 8K video?

Yes. It passes 8K and 4K signals with HDR, so a modern TV and console can route through it without losing picture features.

Can I play music from my phone?

Yes. It has Bluetooth and network streaming built in, so you can play from a phone or streaming service without extra gear.

Can I connect a turntable?

Yes. It has a phono input, so a turntable with a moving-magnet cartridge plugs in directly.

Is it enough for a large room?

It is best for small to medium rooms. In a large or open space, sensitive speakers or an external amplifier for the front channels help.

Does it support a second zone?

It has one additional zone output, so you can run stereo speakers in another room while the main system plays something else.

Pioneer VSX-835 7.2 Channel AV Receiver

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Our take on the Pioneer VSX-835 7.2 Channel AV Receiver

Best forBuilding a 7.2 surround sound systemMixed movie and music useRooms needing room correctionShoppers wanting streaming built in

Pros

Seven amplified channels plus two subwoofer outputs
8K and 4K passthrough with HDR support
Built-in room calibration
Streaming and Bluetooth playback built in
Phono input for a turntable

Cons

Modest power per channel for large rooms

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About the Pioneer VSX-835 7.2 Channel AV Receiver

The Pioneer VSX-835 is a 7.2 channel AV receiver. It is designed to deliver audio and video to a home entertainment system.

Brand: Pioneer
Model: VSX-835
Channels: 7.2
Type: AV receiver

Questions and answers

How many speakers can it drive?: Seven speakers plus two powered subwoofers, for a 7.2 layout. That covers 5.2.2 or 7.2 setups depending on how you assign the surround-back or height channels.
Does it pass 8K video?: Yes. It passes 8K and 4K signals with HDR, so a modern TV and console can route through it without losing picture features.
Can I play music from my phone?: Yes. It has Bluetooth and network streaming built in, so you can play from a phone or streaming service without extra gear.
Can I connect a turntable?: Yes. It has a phono input, so a turntable with a moving-magnet cartridge plugs in directly.
Is it enough for a large room?: It is best for small to medium rooms. In a large or open space, sensitive speakers or an external amplifier for the front channels help.
Does it support a second zone?: It has one additional zone output, so you can run stereo speakers in another room while the main system plays something else.