Advantages: Value for money, build quality, features Disadvantages: Difficult to bi-wire
I cannot think of another Audio/Video Receiver that offers anything like the value of the SherwoodRVD6095RDS. If you are just starting out in the world of home cinema, or if you are on a budget and looking to replace an ageing amp, then Sherwood are a brand you should consider.
Richer Sounds are tied up with Sherwood to such an extent that you will find it difficult to obtain Sherwood products from any other UK supplier. That is not to say they are an ‘Own Brand’ product, far from it. Sherwood have been in this game for some time and sell products across America, Canada and Australia. They are known to build good quality items with features not otherwise found in the budget arena. They are well reviewed on the Internet and What Hi-Fi magazine has never given one of their A/V amps less than 4 out of 5 stars.
The 6095 ...
Advantages: Performance, Cost, Build Quality, Features, Value Disadvantages: Size? (to some people)
A Dolby Digital AND DTS surround sound amp for just £200?!?
Yep - and it's pretty damn good too!
Sherwood stuff is sold in the UK by Richer Sounds. (In the US it's sold in lots of places from what I've seen). As it doesn't have a bigname brand many audio geeks/snobs will turn their noses up at it. If you are not dominated by brandnames then read on!
The AMP is very sturdily constructed (read large and heavy) with a good quality feel to all of the controls. It is not flimsy in any way. It is very nicely featured with lots of AV switching inputs, pre-amp outputs and even a switched mains-electric output for a powered subwoofer.
All inputs are controlled by a dial on the front or the Remote-Control. A digital audio input (copper) is also featured for easy DVD hookup.
The Amp is pretty powerful as you might expect ...
Advantages: Loud, Great Sound Quality, Lots Of Control, Cheap! Disadvantages: Large physical size, Poor Remote Control
I was looking for a cheap, good quality Home Cinema amp that would be used mainly for music and DVDs. After looking through pages of Sony and JVC models, I stumbled across the Sherwood RD6103.
At first, I must say I wasn't particularly impressed. With only 65 watts of power per channel and no 6.1 or 7.1 support, I was sceptical to say the least. Anyway, as I was on a strict budget and the RD6103 did seem a good buy, I went to a local Hi-Fi dealer to try one out.
I was not expecting what I saw! In the flesh, the unit looked clean and professional, with nice touches such as rounded edges and handy connectors for Audio/Video inputs on the front of the unit.
It supports video switching, allowing a single connection to a TV with automatic selection of audio/video inputs.
The sound quality from this amp is spectacular, giving ...
mattyprice4004 09.11.2006
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