Sherwood VR-670 Broschüre

even works with DTS tracks, which
the VR-670 also decodes.) Dolby
Headphone mode is included, to
enhance private screenings, and
there are also analog stereo inputs
for a pair of additional source com-
ponents. The left and right channels
are rated at 25 watts, while the pow-
ered sub contains a 100-watt ampli-
fier. The main unit is not just slick
but relatively compact and lighter
than a typical DVD receiver, pack-
ing just two channels of amplifica-
tion, at a total of only 50 watts.

For the record, the step-up, $600

VR-700 adds audio/video switching
for four source components through
the Universal Video module that
transcodes composite and S-video
signals for component video quality.
It also has a more sophisticated
remote and a bigger, more power-
ful subwoofer. The VR-600 ($250)
keeps the same power output, satel-
lite speakers, and subwoofer as the
VR-670, but it has a simpler remote
control and less head-turning cos-
metics for the DVD receiver. Each
model arrives with handy features
like AM/FM radio, a digital clock,
a timer, and auto power off.

Quit Yer Drooling!

I stopped admiring the VR-670’s
comely, unique design long enough
to hook it all up. The literature
promises ten-minute installation
even for the novice, five if you’ve
got skillz. I keep a component video
cable at the ready, which was fortu-
itous since only a composite video

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H I G H L I G H T S

Dolby Virtual Speaker technol-
ogy makes two channels sound
like many

Sleekly designed DVD receiver is
compact and lightweight 

This graph shows the quasi-anechoic (employing close-
miking of all woofers) frequency response of the ST-670
satellites (purple trace) and ASW-670 subwoofer (blue

trace). The passive loudspeaker was measured at a dis-
tance of 1 meter with a 2.83-volt input.

The ST-670’s listening-window response (a five-

point average of axial and +/–15-degree horizontal
and vertical responses) measures +3.64/–0.98 deci-
bels from 200 hertz to 10 kilohertz. An average of axial
and +/–15-degree horizontal responses measures
+4.61/–0.78 dB from 200 Hz to 10 kHz. The –3dB point
is at 136 Hz, and the –6dB point is at 115 Hz. Imped-
ance reaches a minimum of 7.12 ohms at 299 Hz and
a phase angle of –38.86 degrees at 170 Hz. Sensitivity
averages 81.5 dB from 500 Hz to 2 kHz.

The ASW-670’s close-miked response, normal-

ized to the level at 80 Hz, indicates that the lower
–3dB point is at 50 Hz and the –6dB point is at 44 Hz.
The upper –3dB point is at 134 Hz with the Crossover
control set to maximum.

Crosstalk at 1 kHz driving 2.83 volts into an 8-ohm

load was –70.45 dB left to right and –68.72 dB right to
left. THD+N from the amplifier was less than 0.030%
at 1 kHz when driving 2.83 volts into an 8-ohm load.
The signal-to-noise ratio with 2.83 volts driving an
8-ohm load from 10 Hz to 24 kHz with “A” weighting
was –93.19 dBrA.—MJP

Connections:

Line-level

Enclosure Type:

Bass-reflex

Woofer (size in inches, type):

6.5

Power Rating (watts):

100

Crossover Bypass:

Yes

Available Finishes:

Black, Silver

Dimensions (H x W x D, inches):

11.9 x 7.9 x 12

Weight (pounds):

15.7

HT Labs Measures: Sherwood Hollywood at 

Home VR-670 Home-Theater-in-a-Box

These listings are
based on the manu-
facturer’s stated
specs; the HT Labs
box below indicates
the gear’s perfor-
mance on our test
bench.

Type:

Two-way, monitor

Tweeter (size in inches, type):

1, soft dome

Midrange (size in inches, type):

2.5

Nominal Impedance (ohms):

6

Recommended Amp Power (watts):

25–30

Available Finishes:

Silver/Gray

Dimensions (H x W x D, inches):

8.6 x 4.3 x 4

Compatible Playback Formats: 

CD, DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, 
CD-R/RW, MP3, VCD, SVCD, JPEG, 
Kodak Picture CD

Possible Playback Resolutions: 

480p/480i

Processing Modes:

DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Virtual 
Speaker, Dolby Headphone

Other: None
Number of Amp Channels:

2

Power Rating (watts, per channel): 25, into 6 ohms 
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches):

4 x 17.1 x 10.9

Weight (pounds): 

11.9

Inputs:
Video:

None

Audio:

Analog stereo (2) 

Outputs:
Video:

Component video (1), 
S-video (1), composite 
video (1)

Audio:

Digital optical (1), 
stereo analog (2), 
Sub preout (1)

AM and FM antennae