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Sherwood RD-6105 500-Watt 5.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver, Black
 
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Sherwood RD-6105 500-Watt 5.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver, Black

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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)


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Product Specifications
Brand Name:Sherwood

Technical Details

  • 5.1-channel A/V surround sound receiver with discrete wide-band amplification
  • Built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic II surround decoding and 3 DSP modes
  • Quartz PLL-tuned AM/FM receiver with 30 station presets; includes sleep timer
  • 2 coaxial and 1 optical digital inputs, 3 AV inputs, 4 audio inputs, and 6-channel direct input
  • 500 watts total system power (100 watts x 5); 17.38 by 4.88 by 14 inches (W x H x D)
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Product Details

Product Manual [324kb PDF]
  • Product Dimensions: 22 x 18 x 10 inches ; 25 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 25 pounds
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
  • ASIN: B0002PWUJM
  • Item model number: RD-6105
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,470 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

An ideal receiver for movie enthusiasts on a budget, the Sherwood RD-6105 model supports all the major surround sound formats while spreading 100 watts of power into each of its discrete channels. The receiver is outfitted with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic II decoders, each of which plays the latest 5.1-channel DVD soundtracks. Pro Logic II adds an extra bonus by converting two-channel audio sources such as CDs and VHS tapes into full multichannel splendor to create a surround-like effect. Combine the surround decoders with the receiver's three DSP modes, which are designed to simulate the acoustics of the most common live venues, and you'll have access to rich, dynamic, full-bodied sound whether watching the latest big-budget action spectacle or listening to a quiet folk concert.

The receiver also boasts a Cinema EQ function that adjusts the equalization levels depending on your tastes, a quartz PLL-tuned AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets, and a sleep timer for people who covet mid-day catnaps.

The RD-6105 includes a nice array of inputs and outputs, though as an entry-level unit, it's not overrun with them. The receiver offers two coaxial and one optical digital inputs that connect to the digital audio outputs of DVD players, satellite receivers, and compatible game consoles--essential for enjoying the best-quality sound. It also comes with four traditional RCA audio inputs, three AV inputs (including an easy-access front-panel input), and a subwoofer preamp output, in addition to the 6-channel direct audio input. And at 17.38 by 4.88 by 14 inches (W x H x D), the receiver will easily fit into most component cabinets. The RD-6105 also comes with a remote control and carries a two-year warranty against defects.

What's in the Box
RD-6105 receiver, remote control, warranty info, user's manual.

Product Description

Get ready for home-theater sound. HDTV puts 2-channel stereo on the back burner because many TV shows are produced with 5-channel surround sound. The Sherwood RD-6105 is a quality component receiver that offers 5.1 channel surround capabilities as the heart of the audio part of your home-theater system. The RD-6105 is a perfect receiver for the surround sound enthusiast on a budget. Their thoroughly modern design offers built-in decoders for Dolby Digital, fully adjustable Dolby Pro Logic II, discrete wide-band amplifiers and enough power to achieve reference levels in a typical home environment. The 5.1 channel RD-6105 receiver also decodes DTS. You will be rewarded with full rich sound, wide dynamic range and quiet operation even from the surround channels. Audition one of these great models in your home and you'll see why Sherwood has been in the forefront of receiver design and manufacture since receivers began. Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music, Custom and Matrix) 2 Coaxial and 1 Optical Digital Inputs Unified Remote Control 3 DSP Modes Subwoofer Preamp Output 3 A/V Inputs 4 Audio Inputs 6-Channel Direct Input Front Panel A/V Input Tone Direct Cinema EQ Source/Feature Memory Dynamic Range Control Totally Discrete Amplifier Stage (TDAS) Quartz PLL Tuning Preset Scan 30 Station Presets Digi-Link III System Illumination Sleep Timer Unit Dimensions - 17 3/8 W x 5 1/2 H x 14 D 5.1 channel surround sound output requires 5 surround speakers and 1 subwoofer - Not included with purchase of receiver

 

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4.3 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A happy purchase, March 13, 2006
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This review is from: Sherwood RD-6105 500-Watt 5.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver, Black (Electronics)
I bought this tuner to make the change in my home music system from stereo to 5.1 surround sound because I wanted to play super audio CDs. This model had good ratings by consumers everywhere, was said to be simple to manage, and carried a modest price tag.

Having grown into music in the 1960s and never having moved beyond traditional stereo, this transition was not simple for me. Having to program my SACD player and having to setup everything on the tuner by remote was a new experience for me. It was not without some frustration.

It took me a week of evenings to program everything including the tuner. I now enjoy five-channel sound on stereo CDs and radio and SACDs made in 5.1 format. The sound is better now than it's ever been and I am very pleased that I was able to make this transition using this device for a relatively small investment.

One element I like a lot is you have a number of listening options outside of stereo and SACD, which is calls 6 DIRECT. There is an option that's supposed to sound like a theater, another that's supposed to be used at night, one called Pro Logic, and another.

I've found listening to stereo CDs in the Pro Logic mode delivers the best sound through my five speaker system. It seems to spread the signal and deliver a more natural sound that matches highs and midranges to the center speaker and booming bass through my larger bookshelf speakers. Compared to this, stereo seems unnaturally loud and artifically spread.

It's too early to make comment on the lifespan of this piece of equipment. I don't expect it to last 25 years, like my old Marantz receiver. Today it plays wonderfully and is easy to setup after spending time with the manual and making a few calls to the Sherwood tech help line.

It would have helped a lot if Sherwood had published their tech line somewhere in the manual. I had to locate it by calling the operator in Sherwood's California city home listed on the manual. They have no 800 help line, either.

These shortcomings aside, I am pleased with this tuner, the wonderful sound it delivers in my home, and its ease of use and setup.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good sound on a budget., January 20, 2005
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This review is from: Sherwood RD-6105 500-Watt 5.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver, Black (Electronics)
For a basic surround-sound and home stereo on a tight budget, it'll do the job. I have my cable, VCR and DVD player running through it just fine by using the front inputs for the cable. The biggest drawback is no s-video or composite video input connectors at all. It has a single s-video output for the monitor. It does have 5-channel direct audio input and one digital optical audio input. There are just two video inputs on the back, along with the usual stereo audio inputs.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great audio-only receiver, October 8, 2005
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This review is from: Sherwood RD-6105 500-Watt 5.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver, Black (Electronics)
This is a fine unit at a very affordable price. [..]. It's no-frills. Just 5.1 (not 6 or 7). The remote is very basic, the is no on-screen guide. The video input is only the most basic (so S-Video and certainly no component). But, it does a very nice job just pumping out sound. DTS is included. I have it paired up with the Athena Point 5 speakers, and I'm very happy.

The daily frustrations are: remote is not very well designed, only one optical input (but 3 digital overall).

As the other reviewer commented: very good for the budget-minded.
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