Sherwood RD-7108 6.1 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver with Dolby Digital EX and DTS Decoders
Sherwood RD-7108 6.1 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver with Dolby Digital EX and DTS Decoders
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Brilliant, accurate sound is a hallmark of the Sherwood RD-7108 A/V receiver. This high-end component features a sophisticated crystal 24-bit digital processor that allows you to create optimal sound and atmosphere in your home theater. It features a sizeable array of surround modes that ensure you find the right sound for the right situation, and it's configured for 6.1-channel direct input and compatible with 5.1-channel formats as well.
The receiver runs the DTS-ES Extended Surround signal format that creates an improved 360-degree surround-sound impression. Two DTS-ES formats are available: discrete and matrix. The DTS Neo:6 decoder makes adjustments based on the audio source. By selecting the cinema setting, the decoder recreates the intended audio atmosphere. The music setting bypasses the decoder to ensure no loss of sound quality in the front speakers while naturally expanding the sound field in the surround speakers. The Dolby Pro Logic II format further enhances the quality and the emphasis of the sound, with movie and music settings, along with the ability to create a customized sound.
You can get great home theater sound with just two speakers or even headphones. The RD-7108 can translate digital signals into a surround-sound experience. That experience is boosted by three DSP preset modes (theater, hall, and matrix) that allow you to experience a surround effect with any combination of speakers.
With the RD-7108's automatic format detection feature, the receiver will adjust the surround sound settings, based on the incoming digital signal. You can always manually adjust and customize the settings as well. The speaker setup feature allows you to customize the configuration of your speakers, both by size and by location within the room. With the easy setup, you can quickly optimize your audio experience.
The built-in AM/FM tuner features quartz synthesized digital tuning and 30 station presets. For late-night listening, the receiver's dynamic range control can lower the sound without lowering the sound quality, and a sleep timer will shut down the system for you.
The Digi-Link III remote control allows you to control other audio and video components. When you use it with other Sherwood audio and video equipment, you'll enjoy easy, one-touch operation.
The RD-7108 provides 100 watts per channel in both stereo and surround modes.
What's in the Box
Sherwood RD-7108 receiver, remote control, AC power supply cord, FM indoor antenna, AM loop antenna set, and owner's manual.
Product Description:
Sherwood is a prime manufacturer of home audio products with a reputation for both high-performance and value. It is a world leader in product innovation and engineering advancement in the areas of home audio systems.
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Sherwood RD-7108 6.1 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver with Dolby Digital EX and DTS Decoders
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Product Description
Sherwood is a prime manufacturer of home audio products with a reputation for both high-performance and value. It is a world leader in product innovation and engineering advancement in the areas of home audio systems.Amazon.com Product Description
Brilliant, accurate sound is a hallmark of the Sherwood RD-7108 A/V receiver. This high-end component features a sophisticated crystal 24-bit digital processor that allows you to create optimal sound and atmosphere in your home theater. It features a sizeable array of surround modes that ensure you find the right sound for the right situation, and it's configured for 6.1-channel direct input and compatible with 5.1-channel formats as well.The receiver runs the DTS-ES Extended Surround signal format that creates an improved 360-degree surround-sound impression. Two DTS-ES formats are available: discrete and matrix. The DTS Neo:6 decoder makes adjustments based on the audio source. By selecting the cinema setting, the decoder recreates the intended audio atmosphere. The music setting bypasses the decoder to ensure no loss of sound quality in the front speakers while naturally expanding the sound field in the surround speakers. The Dolby Pro Logic II format further enhances the quality and the emphasis of the sound, with movie and music settings, along with the ability to create a customized sound.
You can get great home theater sound with just two speakers or even headphones. The RD-7108 can translate digital signals into a surround-sound experience. That experience is boosted by three DSP preset modes (theater, hall, and matrix) that allow you to experience a surround effect with any combination of speakers.
With the RD-7108's automatic format detection feature, the receiver will adjust the surround sound settings, based on the incoming digital signal. You can always manually adjust and customize the settings as well. The speaker setup feature allows you to customize the configuration of your speakers, both by size and by location within the room. With the easy setup, you can quickly optimize your audio experience.
The built-in AM/FM tuner features quartz synthesized digital tuning and 30 station presets. For late-night listening, the receiver's dynamic range control can lower the sound without lowering the sound quality, and a sleep timer will shut down the system for you.
The Digi-Link III remote control allows you to control other audio and video components. When you use it with other Sherwood audio and video equipment, you'll enjoy easy, one-touch operation.
The RD-7108 provides 100 watts per channel in both stereo and surround modes.
What's in the Box
Sherwood RD-7108 receiver, remote control, AC power supply cord, FM indoor antenna, AM loop antenna set, and owner's manual.
Customer Reviews:
GREAT VALUE !.......2004-09-06
Save $$ from the tech "trickle down" effect.......2004-04-03
It's great!..for the money.......2003-12-30
6.1 surround sound DTS ES is sweet! I'm not too impressed with Dolby Digital EX but it does still sound good. If you're gonna listen to regular 2 channel audio, switch the receiver to NEO 6:Cinema, It sounds awesome! I can't believe the separation it was able to get in all 6 speakers from just a normal audio cd.
The only bad thing I found on this receiver is that there is a 1 second delay from when it senses the optical input and when it starts to output the sound. For Example: you are playing a DVD and it's on the main menu. The menu is playing music waiting for your choice. you decide to go to scene select. you select your choice and your dvd player has to access a different chapter to display the screen and new music so the optical output stops for a second while it goes to a new chapter to play. During this second, the receiver senses that the signal has stopped and is now searching for another signal. When the DVD player finally resumes the output, the receiver senses it and starts it back up but it has now been 1 second. 1 second of music that you missed because the receiver had to sense and engage the right input.
I don't know, to me that's moderately annoying. I suspect it is because 1 video input on the receiver can be a total of 3 types, composite,coax,or optical. It searches for one. They would have did better with a dedicated port and input.
Overall though, you can't beat the price. DD-EX and DTS-ES, Lots of power, Great sound modes, High Reliablity.
Oh yeah, don't even think about using this as a Video receiver because I heard there are no menus for anything and there isn't a single S-video jack on it, only composite. Not sure about component but I doubt it. Dedicated sherwood remote is not universal for other components. It's really a bare-bones receiver but Man!, it sounds good!
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