Product ReviewsSherwood RX RX-4109 2 Channel 100 Watt Receiver

Good budget stereo receiver

Has all the features I need, including a phono jack, for about $100. You couldn't run a disco with it, but it's more than powerful enough for mature adults to use for both Video (I'm running my big-screen, which has wimpy speakers, through AUX) and Audio. All the performance I need at an exceptional value. With a decent heap antenna it's pulling in the radio stations I want.
Obviously not an audiophile piece at this price, but sounds fine at any volume I want in my home.

Two cautions -- first, it came new without ANY antenna, and the antenna output jack is sort of odd. For most antennae, you'll need a PAL to Coax "F" female to female adapter (about $5 at Radio Shack or equivalent). Second, you should NOT run 4 ohm speakers through this Receiver -- people have been frying them that way. As long as you have 8 ohm speakers (which most speakers anyone interested in this unit would own likely are), it should last long and work fine, according to my research.Read full review...

Good value for the money but it lacks a few features found pricier receiver

This receiver is good value for money but note following things.

Don't drive the receiver too hard or use low impedance speakers as described in the manual. This will cause the thermal switch in the transformer to trip and the unit won't function again.

This receiver doesn't have a tape monitor function so I was unable to use a graphic equalizer with it.

After several hours of operation the unit turns itself off. I haven't recorded how long but it seems to be 5 hours plus.

The receiver uses an F type coaxial connector for the vhf antenna input so I had to use a standard balun so that I could connect my twin lead antenna to it.

All in all it is great unit for the money.Read full review...

Stereo Receiver

These home receivers are the Real thing. Class D is fun to play with. but they are lacking in more than just weight. A true 100 watts a 8 ohm, each channel. Only .5% THD at full power. If you want it to sound like a class D; just let it clip. This are real power, not; bridged at 1 or 2 ohm at 10% THD + noise. ...only turn these at full volume if you want to harm you hearing (please don't do that).Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: collins.dusty92011

Awesome sound from a budget buy.

I read some good reviews about this economical receiver. I did have some very nice bookshelf speakers sitting in my garage for about a decade. Bose and Polk Audio. I've never had a receiver that sounds absolutely clear at full volume. The only issue I've herd about is possible over heating. I made an under the counter shelf which allows 360 ° air flow. No problems so far and this RX 4109 is in my garage in the California central valley. I'm able to rock out while tinkering in my garage. Absolutely love this $75 Sherwood unit.Read full review...

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Best Amplifier under $350

I just extensively auditioned the Cambridge AXA35. I was dissatisfied to say the least based on all the over the moon reviews. Then I remembered my old Sherwood 4109. What a brilliant little receiver! It sounds clean and musical compared to the Cambridge. What's more, it has a real honest to goodness discrete phono stage. If you have LP's and enjoy them this is a plus! The Cambridge has an afterthought phono stage, a chip. In fact, there is nothing the Cambridge does that this Sherwood can't equal. Unlike the Cambridge, you can impressively drive two pairs of real speakers. I drove a pair of IMF TLS50II'S with no issues. I'm an electrical engineer by trade. I used to design this kind of stuff. If you're considering a vintage piece of similar power, 50 watts RMS, don't. They will all need caps, have out of print semi-conductors, and frankly have slower output transistors. I'm thinking of NAD 3020 here. This amp is the bomb, albeit a little ugly to look at. The INSIGNIA NS-R2001 is identical electronically, however Insignia did not use heat sinks on the voltage regulator which causes premature failure, and they skimped on the phono amp to pay for the more expensive logic controlled front panel. The Sherwood is also electronically similar to many entry Pioneers and Yamaha's. At this price point these things all come from the same place, the Sherwood simply being the best of the bunch.
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Good ole receiver

It's a good ole receiver. It has a great sound. Thought it would have a little more ummm.
But all in all it's a nice sound.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: powerelectronic...

Works Great

The only problem I had was the way it was packed when shipped...was actually surprised it worked...Just a small amount of brown wrapped for this heavy receiver was used and the side of the box was ripped in transit...Bubble Wrap would've been better!!!!! Hopefully it will work for a long time...for now...it is Good!Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: infiniteitrust

good amp if you know what your doing

Amp would shut off when volume was turned up beyond a low level. I thought it was the amp, but I tested the OHMs on the speakers, and one speaker was near zero, the other at 8 as it should be. Changed out the speakers to speakers tested at 8 ohms, amp works perfectly. The protection circuit in the amp was shutting it off due to the draw from the low ohm speaker.

So dont assume a problem is with the amp -- check out the other components. Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: tdoz1984

Good Receiver for my needs!

The Sherwood RX-4109 Receiver works well and is just what I was looking for. It serves as a receiver
and output to my old reel to reel tape recorder as well as a FM receiver of the local stations in my area.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: rodolfmendoz_3

Great receiver to pair with my old turntable.

I was wanting a inexpensive receiver to hook up my old turntable. This one fit the bill. Nothing fancy just basic phono hookups and respectable sound quality

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: aboitetraders