
By Randy from Roswell, GA on April 30, 2012
Would this be a good receiver for a pair of outdoor speakers?
By Customer Service - Q&A on May 2, 2012
Answer:
Hi Randy:
This Receiver will have no problem powering a pair of speakers. It will also allow you to connect your iPod or computer library or even connect to the internet through a lap top as potential sources. But will a pair of speakers be enough, what about sound quality and expandability. Checkout our AMP200 for maximum flexibility and future proofing. It is a true audiophile quality amp with plenty of power and features automatic source switching.
TLBy Gary from Maryland on December 30, 2011
Can I use this receiver with a speaker selector? So I would be sending, for example, only the left side of one channel out to the input of a 6-zone speaker selector. Then connecting only one speaker to each left-side on each zone on the speaker selector? Im looking for multiroom audio however in my application I am not using a pair (left/right) of speakers per room, rahter I am using only one speaker in each room.
By Customer Service - Q&A on December 30, 2011
Answer:
Hi Gary,
This Sherwood receiver does not do bridged mono setup. I am assuming you have the speakers already and we are talking about 12 different speakers in 12 different rooms or areas. The ideal amp for this setup would be our OSD AMP200 which would allow you to output a mono signal from Speaker A to the left input on the Speaker Selector and a mono output from Speaker B output to the right input on your speaker selector. The amp allows you to connect two sources for your system with automatic priority switching. You could use your computer as one source connecting the headphone output to the input number one on the AMP200. That way you would have access to all the internet has to offer for streaming content or choose your iTunes or Windows media libraries as the source. You could then pick a DVD player (which will play CDs) or an iPod for source number 2. For your speakers, you would want to group the speakers together so that the right and left speaker can be turned off or on at the speaker selector.
I think the OSD AMP200 would be ideal for the application you described. If you have not picked all your speakers, we feature a number of Dual Voice Coiled summed mono stereo speakers that are ideal for your application as well. Check out the OSD-ICE640TT (in-ceiling), OSD-RS850TT (rock) or the OSD AP550TT (patio) as examples.
TL/MABy Fred from Sugar Land, TX on January 18, 2012
Can this receiver play two sets of 8 ohm speakers at the same time? I understand that the speaker sets in this receiver are in parallel. If this is so, the 4 speakers would draw 2 ohms when all playing at the same time. This is an 8 ohm receiver.
By Customer Service - Q&A on January 18, 2012
Answer:
Fred,
You can play up to 2 pairs with this receiver. The speaker sets are not in parallel. You would do home runs- leaving it stable at 8ohms- Each pair has its own designated channel.
CLBy Customer Service - Q&A on January 19, 2012
Answer:
Hi Fred:
A pair of 8 ohm speakers features an 8 ohm load to the amplifier. Adding a second pair of 8 ohm speakers creates a 4 ohm load. The Receiver is rated at 8 ohm but will play 4 ohm as long as it is not at full volume over an extended period. When the Receiver is loaded down to 4 ohm the current demand is doubled thus creating more than double the heat. These low cost receivers do not have enough internal heatsink to handle the increase in the heat. Once the Audio output devices reach a certain temperature they shut down until the temperature drops back down to a safe operating level By Carl Hodson from Plancoet, France on November 8, 2011
I live in France and we only use 220-230 volts items, my older amp and other items you could switch over to the US and or EURO volts.
I need an amp for my use here, can you help.
THANKS
Carl
email : hod6977@yahoo.com
shipping to France.
By Customer Service - Q&A on November 8, 2011
Answer:
This unit features a multi-voltage switch. You just need to make sure it is set to 230 before you connect to the wall using the recommended adaptor plug for France..
The WA-9 universal grounded wall outlet plug adapter is equipped with the patented universal receptacle design on the female end to accept plug-pin configurations from more than 50 countries. It is designed for use in one or more specific countries that share the same outlet standard. Therefore, the WA-9 plug adapter is equipped with a country-specific plug-pin configuration at the male end for working with a specific country's wall outlet standard.
WA-9 Plug Adapter Features:
CE certified.
10 Amps capacity
250 Volts capacity
Designed for recessed outlets
TL/MABy laura from chicago il on February 6, 2012
I need a slim line receiver. what is the total height of this recevier?
By Customer Service - Q&A on February 6, 2012
Answer:
Hi Laura:
Dimensions: 17 3/8" Wide, 5 7/16 High by 13" deep
Just under six inches in height (the feet are included).
TLBy Gordon Green from Seattle on February 6, 2012
What is the size of this receiver? I am looking for a compact amp like the AMP60 but with remote, and this Sherwood receiver was recommended by you.
Thanks,
Gordon
By Customer Service - Q&A on February 6, 2012
Answer:
Hi Gordon:
This is a standard size receiver (with a remote)...
17 3/8" W x 5 7/16" H x 13" D, compare that to...
AMP60: 8 1/2" L x 6 3/16"W x 2 /5/8"H.
I not sure the AMP60 would be enough power for your two pairs of speakers to begin with... It is really meant to play a single pair of 8 ohm speakers at one time. The bigger amps including the AMP120 and AMP200 do not have a remote control either (and both of these are full component size 17" wide).
TLBy Linda Harris from Oklahoma on February 11, 2012
Hubby bought a couple outdoor speakers at Sam's on clearance and wants to be able to play TV, Computer, or MP3 outside on speakers while he works. Would this system handle this?
By Customer Service - Q&A on February 13, 2012
Answer:
Linda,
Depending on the wattage of the speakers the Rx4105 should be able to drive 2 pairs of speakers just fine.
CLBy Matt from Jonesboro, AR on February 28, 2012
If I ran an input into the tape or CD and I have two speakers to wire in but can I also use the line out run a wire out to the sub I have as well and the speakers still put out sound too?
By Customer Service - Q&A on February 28, 2012
Answer:
Matt,
That would depend on what sub you were using. A passive sub would require a crossover to be run from this receiver. Which Sub did you have in mind?
CLBy terry from matthews nc on December 19, 2011
is this receiver good fpr a simple 4 speaker set up?
can I wire all 4 speakers up seperately?
By Customer Service - Q&A on December 20, 2011
Answer:
Hi Terry,
This receiver is set up to power two pair of 8-Ohm speakers (four total speakers). It features both an A and B speaker button on the front panel. Unless you use 16-ohm speakers, we do not recommend using both pairs of speakers at the same time. We supply lots of speakers here at OSD but no 16-ohm pairs. A better choice would be to step up to the Sherwood RX-5502 that features 4-pair speaker output (A, B, C & D) connections plus dual source capability. You could then connect four speakers separately using our ICE640TT dual voice coil summed mono speaker.
TL/MA