History
The History of Sherwood
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History
2012
2006-2011
2000-2005
1996-1999
| December 2012 |
| -Sherwood introduced one-solution soundbar with OPDODIS 3D Surround, HDMI, Bluetooth and USB connectivity : S-9/S-7 -Sherwood launched Smart Audio with Bluetooth connectivity thru its free application : DS-N10/DS-N10A |
| January 2013 |
| Sherwood celebrates its 60th anniversary. |
| December, 2008 |
| Sherwood’s first Blu-ray player, the BDP-5003 was reviewed by PC World. |
| November 10, 2009 |
| Sherwood’s R-904n NetBoxx Audio/Video/Streaming receiver was awarded the Innovations Award by the Consumer Electronics Association. |
| September, 2009 |
| Custom Retailer recognizes the significance of Sherwood’s R-904n NetBoxx Audio/Video/Streaming receiver by naming it the recipient of their EXCITE Award. Sherwood’s R-904n NetBoxx Audio/Video/Streaming receiver awarded the Best of CEDIA 2009 award for Connected Devices. |
| June, 2009 |
| Home Theater Sound ran a rave review of the Sherwood RD-6513 5.1 A/V receiver. |
| March, 2009 |
| Sherwood’s first Blu-ray player, the BDP-5003 was reviewed by about.com. |
| April, 2009 |
| Sherwood’s first Blu-ray player, the BDP-5003 was reviewed by HDTV Solutions. |
| January, 2008 |
| Sherwood Newcastle’s R-972 was awarded the Innovations Award by the Consumer Electronics Association. |
| 2009 to 2008 |
| www.ultimateav.com recognizes the Sherwood Newcastle R-965 A/V receiver as one of the top 9 best receivers available in the world. |
| April, 2006 |
| Mark Fleischmann, in his review in Home Theater Magazine calls the Sherwood Newcastle R-965, “Everything a great receiver should be.” 2006, David A. Rich, PhD, Technical Editor, The Sensible Sound, wrote a rave review of the Sherwood Newcastle A-965 7-channel amplifier and R-965 7.1 channel A/V Receiver. |
| January, 2006 |
| Sherwood’s HDMI Link was awarded the Innovations Award by the Consumer Electronics Association. |
| 2005 to 2008 |
| 2005 to 2008 The Perfect Vision recognizes the Sherwood Newcastle P-965 Tuner/Preamp/Processor and the A-965 7 channel amplifier on their list of Recommended Components www.avrev.com recognizes the Sherwood Newcastle R-965 as one of their Top 100 Components for 2005 2005--FV Test in France examined the Sherwood Newcastle separates: A-965 amplifier and P-965 Tuner/Preamp/Processor. They wrote, “… marks the sensational return of Sherwood to the high-end Home Cinema Scene.” |
| November, 2005 |
| www.areadvd.de published a tremendous review of the Sherwood Newcastle separates: A-965 amplifier and P-965 Tuner/Preamp/Processor |
| July, 2005 |
| Chris Chiarella, writing for Home Theater Magazine, praised Sherwood VR-670 Hollywood-at-Home 2.1 DVD theater system. |
| April, 2005 |
| www.avrevolution.com publishes a rave review of the Sherwood Newcastle R-965 A/V Receiver |
| June, 2005 |
| Widescreen Review praised the Sherwood Newcastle R-965 A/V receiver In its May/June, 2005 edition, Home Entertainment reviewed Sherwood’s VR-670 Hollywood-at-Home DVD theater system. As part of their praise they wrote, “It’s fun, easy, affordable and stylish.” |
| March, 2005 |
| Kevin Hunt writing for The Chicago Tribune newspaper praised Sherwood’s VR-670 Hollywood-at-Home DVD theater system saying, “This is the first under $400 HTIB inspired by someone other than Fisher Price.” |
| August/September, 2004 |
| Cinema Chez Soi reviewed the Sherwood Newcastle R-965 receiver. They wrote, “un son riche, précis et dynamique tout ce qu’il faut pour des séances Home Cinema memorable.” Issue of The Perfect Vision, Gary Altunian wrote a rave review of the Sherwood Newcastle separates: A-965 amplifier and P-965 Tuner/Preamp/Processor |
| July, 2004 |
| AV Guide Monthly tested Sherwood Newcastle’s R-965 A/V Receiver. They wrote, “Flagship AVR sounds smooth and clear.” |
| In their January/February 2004 edition |
| In their January/February 2004 edition, DVD Etc. reviewed the Sherwood Newcastle R-903 A/V Receiver and V-903 DVD player calling them, “A Dynamic Micro Duo.” |
| January, 2003 |
| Sound and Vision magazine gave a rave review to the Sherwood RD-7108 6.1 A/V receiver. At the time of publication, the RD-7108 was the least expensive 6.1 receiver available. That it was also a top performer was completely consistent with Sherwood efforts for the last 50 years. |
| 2003 |
| Sherwood Celebrates its 50th anniversary |
| March, 2002 |
| Sound and Vision magazine gave a rave review to the $2,000 (SRP) Sherwood Newcastle R-963 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver. |
| January, 2002 |
| Innovations Design Awards from the Consumer Electronics Show for the Sherwood Newcastle R-963 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver. |
| April, 2001 |
| Son Video Magazine (France) named the Sherwood Newcastle V-756 DVD Player/Decoder to their REFERENCE class component list. |
| January, 2001 |
| Stereophile's Guide to Home Theater again placed three Sherwood Newcastle components on their list of recommended components. They are: Sherwood Newcastle R-945 MKII Audio/Video Receiver; Sherwood Newcastle AVP-9080 Tuner/Preamp/Processor; and Sherwood Newcastle AM-9080 5-Channel Main Amplifier. |
| January, 2000 |
| Stereophile's Guide to Home Theater placed three Sherwood Newcastle components on their list of recommended components. They are: Sherwood Newcastle R-945 MKII Audio/Video Receiver; Sherwood Newcastle AVP-9080 Tuner/Preamp/Processor; and Sherwood Newcastle AM-9080 5-Channel Main Amplifier. Innovations Design Awards (2) from the Consumer Electronics Show for the Sherwood Newcastle R-956 6.1 Channel AV Receiver and for the Sherwood Newcastle V-756 DVD Player/Audio Decoder. |
| December, 1999 |
| Audio Video International Hi Fi Grand Prix Award for the Sherwood Newcastle R-725 Matrix Audio/Video Receiver of the Year Stereo Review's Sound and Vision Reviewer's Choice Awards (2) for the Sherwood RVD-6090R receiver and for the WA-240 Lyceum Music System |
| February, 1999 |
| Stereophile Guide to Home Theater Editors' Choice Gold Awards (2) for the Sherwood Newcastle R-945 receiver. One Gold Award was received in the A/V Integrated Amplifier/Receiver category and the second Gold Award was received as Budget Product of the Year. |
| December, 1998 |
| Home Theater Product of the Year from www.audiorevolution.com. |
| April, 1998 |
| Audio Video International Hi Fi Grand Prix Technology Award for the Sherwood X-DTS80 Autosound decoder |
| January, 1998 |
| Innovations Design Award from the Consumer Electronics Show for the Sherwood X-DTS80 Autosound decoder. |
| December, 1997 |
| Audio Video International Hi Grand Prix Product of the Year Award for the Sherwood HTS-2000 HTIB System. Audio Video International Hi Fi Grand Prix Technology Award for the Sherwood Newcastle R-945 receiver. |
| January, 1996 |
| Integrated Home Theater Component of the Year from Video Magazine for the RV-5030 receiver. |