Simple Receiver Recommendations for Bluetooth Audio

[R1chF]

I have 4 outdoor speakers mounted to my house that have not been connected since moving into my home. I also have 2 indoor speakers built into the wall of my living room. I am hoping to get some advice/help finding a simple receiver that can accommodate both sets of speakers (not necessarily at the same time) so that we can stream music via Bluetooth audio. A lot of what I'm finding with Bluetooth capabilities are complete home theater receivers that seem over-qualified for the job. I would be extremely appreciative of any product recommendations anyone might have. I'm not looking for anything that will break the bank - just a nice unit to get our speakers going for a barbecue we're hosting in a few weeks. Thanks very much for your help!

 

[lovinthehd]

What are the speakers' impedance ratings? Are the outdoor speakers going to be all mono or separate stereo pairs? Usually a 2ch receiver is good for 1 set of speakers, maybe two, but impedance will dictate performance to an extent. Three sets of speakers simultaneously even more difficult. Do you want to play music with each set of speakers simultaneously or only one set/group at a time? 2ch or even mult-ch av receivers aren't always the best way to go, even if it has 3 zones the third zone may need a separate amplifier. A home distribution oriented multi-ch integrated amp might be better, you can add a bluetooth receiver separately.

 

[WaynePflughaupt]

As lovin mentioned, stereo or home theater receivers aren’t the best option for multiroom audio. I’d suggest getting in touch with Home Theater Direct, which despite their name is a whole-house audio specialist.

One more thing, you want mono for those outdoor speakers.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[R1chF]

The speakers are Sonance Mariners - http://www.sonance.com/outdoor/rock-mariners-extreme/mariners-large
The impedence is 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum.
Realistically, I think it's seems easiest to keep the 4 outdoor speakers separate from the rest of the home, which is fine with me. Seems like a mono setup is the way to go here? If this is the case, what is the easiest way to get those 4 outdoor speakers playing music through Bluetooth?
Thanks very much!

 

[afterlife2]

Get this one has aptx and 4.2 Bluetooth: https://www.amazon.com/Avantree-Latency-Bluetooth-Receiver-Compatible/dp/B01KLL1C86/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1533996417&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bluetooth+receiver+for+home+stereo&dpPl=1&dpID=51s9QP1UXPL&ref=plSrch
Or mini amp with bt:
https://www.amazon.com/BT20A-Bluetooth-Audio-Amplifier-Integrated/dp/B07BQC7GNL/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533996858&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=small+2.0+receiver+bluetooth&dpPl=1&dpID=51WgkdnXm7L&ref=plSrch