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

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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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.