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Today Only: Sony STR-DN1040 7.2-Channel Home Theater Receiver: $329 shipped

By Rachel Cericola

When it comes to home theater, the TV (or projector) is what you'll spend hours staring at, and the speakers are really what draws you into all of the emotion and the action. So what makes the receiver so important? Well, it pulls the whole thing together.

The receiver is where the audio meets the video and vice versa. It can also be a really confusing, expensive piece to buy. Well, not today.

Amazon has listed the Sony STR-DN1040 7.2-Channel Home Theater Receiver as today's Gold Box Deal of the Day. The receiver typically lists for $599.99, but for today (June 5, 2014) only, the retailer is knocking that price all the way down to $329. That means that you'll save 45 percent on this purchase -- and get it shipped to your door absolutely free. Find out more about this offer on Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day page:

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Ready to be the cornerstone of even the most demanding home theater, the STR-DN1040 can accommodate all of your audio and video essentials, with 4K pass-through and upscaling and 10 HD inputs. That connectivity includes eight HDMI inputs with 4K support, as well as two 1080/60i-capable component inputs. Sony has even put one of those HDMI inputs on the front and made it MHL-compatible.

With up to 165 watts per channel, it can crank out all of your favorite music and Blu-ray soundtracks. It also has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and AirPlay support built into the receiver, in case you want to sample a little something from your smartphone or tablet. That web connectivity also allows you to stream content from Pandora, Slacker, Sony Music Unlimited, and web radio right to the receiver, without the need for a portable or any other add-on device.

Other features include an on-screen wizard for setup, Audio Return Channel, HDMI CEC, 3D support, and much more. Find out more about this receiver on Amazon's product page:

When buying this receiver, make sure to order through Amazon -- and not one of the website's third-party merchants. Amazon is the retailer offering the discounted price, as well as the free shipping option. Also, because this is Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day, know that this price is only good through today (June 5, 2014) or whenever the retailer runs out of stock!

Please note: all deals posted on Big Picture Big Sound are current as of the posting date and time. These deals are frequently time- or stock-limited and generally do not last. Final pricing and stock are determined by the individual deal provider, not by Big Picture Big Sound so you will need to click through on the offer link to see if it is still available. Through our affiliate relationships with many online vendors, Big Picture Big Sound may earn a small commission on any referred sale.

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