Sound System Set Ups & Apps – Part 5

SOUND SYSTEMS: SETUPS & APPS SERIES Part 5 of 7 HI-TECH RECEIVERS The central hub of your home theater is the AV RECEIVER which connects your speakers, cable boxes, Blu-ray player and game systems all together. Things to look for in a cutting edge receiver: MOBILE BLUETOOTH AIRPLAY APP CONTROL COMPATIBILITY (APPLE DEVICES) [1] THREE TOP-RATED RECEIVERS $448 Sony STR-DN840 ® INCLUDES: Wi Fi HDMI 6 inputs Automatically stream from your tablet or smartphone to your home theater in seconds. Use Sony's TV SideView app to control the receiver, along with your entire home entertainment theater system – the app also lets you search for media from YouTube, Netflix, websites and a ton of other devices and services. The STR-DN840 doesn't offer the highest sound quality, but it's an excellent value for the price. $400 Yamaha RX-V475 ® INCLUDES: Wi Fi HDMI 5 inputs The RX-V475 can be controlled by a smartphone app. The sound quality is excellent, although this receiver's remote and overall design are not quite the same as the Sony STR-DN840, this receiver does offer good value. $199 Pioneer VSX-822-K® INCLUDES: HDMI 6 inputs It's controllable by an iPhone®/iPad® app. The VSX-822-K can also stream Internet radio and Pandora. DISCLAIMER When creating a surround sound system for an apartment or shared living space, be mindful of your neighbors and any extra noise that may come from the new system. http://www.forrent.com/blog/apt_life/sound-system-set-ups-apps-part-5 ForRent.com Homes.com (1] http://www.tested.com/tech/set-top-boxes/456857-best-home- theater-av-receiver/