Sony STR-DN1040 7.2-channel 4K Wi-Fi Network A/V Receiver

FEATURES:

• 7.2 Channels, 165 watts per channel
• Built-in Wi-Fi and bluetooth
• 8 HDMI inputs
• 2 HD component inputs
• 4K pass-through and upscaling
• iPod/iPhone video and music playback
• Redesigned menu with simple set up wizard
• Sound Optimizer

REMOTE: RM-AAP102

RATING: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Sony STR-DN1040 7.2-channel 4K Wi-Fi Network A/V Receiver. The Sony STR-DN1040 receiver, at mid-range price, is loaded with more features than you will ever need. It has an excellent layout and the set-up is as simple as plug and play using the set-up wizard. The GUI (graphical user interface) has lots of options and is well designed. This receiver features plenty of connectivity with 8 HDMI inputs and 2 component inputs. You can connect your blu-ray, cable box, gaming consoles and any other devices you need that are HDMI capable. For the avid music fan, it also offers lots of ways to listen to your music or watch your videos with either WiFi, Bluetooth, Airplay or a USB port located on the front of the display. With the net streaming option you can also listen to vTuner, Slacker or Pandora.

The remote control that comes with this receiver is part# RM-AAP102.

To adjust the speaker levels, you can either use the automatic calibration option, which is intuitive and easy to perform, or you can choose to manually adjust the speaker levels to your liking. It detects and switches formats quickly. The sound that this receiver delivers is amazing, from watching movies, to music, to cable TV, everything is enhanced. This receiver is not a complete system therefore you will need to purchase a good set of speakers to accompany this unit. The sound optimizer plays an integral role in the sound, particularly when the volume is low as it enhances every single detail. One concern of users with this receiver is that there is no on-screen volume display on the receiver when not in the GUI, but this is not a deal breaker. For the mid-range price, Sony’s STR-DN1040 delivers a strong, powerful receiver with lots of extras, that will give you brilliant, clear, crisp, sound and have you believing you are in a movie theater.

PROS:
• Powerful, clear, sound quality
• 10 HDMI inputs
• Wifi, Bluetooth and Airplay
• Sound Optimizer

CONS:
• No on-screen volume display on the receiver when not in the GUI
• No smartphone control

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