JVC AV Receivers

[smokeyspapa]

I'm looking to upgrade from my HTIB. I have a SONY FRG 8 and it has served me well for the last several years and still does alright by me. I'd like to get something with HDMI connectivity and the ability to tap into my computer for music I have stored on it. After researching, I see that JVC has some receivers that you can hook to your computer to play music that you have on it. Has anybody any thoughts on these receivers? Seems like all the Denons, Yamahas, Onkyos, etc. that have USB connectivity you have to buy an additional Ipod dock or whatever. What if you don't have a Ipod? Can you still get music out of your computer using one of these docks?

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I saw the lab measurement (spec) on a JVC receiver in Home Theater Magazine, and it was the worst one of all the receivers. So personally I would not buy any JVC receiver.

 

[smokeyspapa]

I just looked at Home Theater Magazine website. Clicked on receivers and it went to the receivers and they had a JVC as the top pick. Go figure. I didn't dig too deep into the article to compare specs and what not, but there it was, right at the top of the list.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I just looked at Home Theater Magazine website. Clicked on receivers and it went to the receivers and they had a JVC as the top pick. Go figure. I didn't dig too deep into the article to compare specs and what not, but there it was, right at the top of the list.

Me too.

Right after I wrote the post, I went to HTM and they recommended one of the JVC receivers. I guess we can throw specs right out the back door too.

However, I don't believe everything they SUBJECTIVE say.

Check out these JVC RX-D702B A/V Receiver specs: 20Hz-20kHz +/-1.0 dB, THD is 0.303%, crosstalk is -59dB. Pathetic in my book!

Even the $300 Onkyo SR504 has frequency response of 20 Hz – 20 kHz +/- 0.1 dB, THD < 0.011%, and crosstalk of - 90 dB!

Sure, maybe they can and maybe they can't hear the difference. But I just can't buy a receiver that has the absolute worst specs when compared to Onkyo, Denon, Pioneer, Yamaha, Sony, and Panasonic.

 

[OttoMatic]

As are as connecting to your computer, any current HT receiver will be able to do it via a digital connection if your motherboard or soundcard has one (a digital output). It may be optical or coaxial (looks like a single RCA jack). I have had my system connected like this for a couple years, and it works great. There are many, many digital sound cards out there for cheap (say $10 to $50). Don't limit your receiver choice because they've advertised a computer hookup.

 

[Seth=L]

I saw the lab measurement (spec) on a JVC receiver in Home Theater Magazine, and it was the worst one of all the receivers. So personally I would not buy any JVC receiver.

That's a tad strong!

But the digital receivers they turn out don't do well in terms of power. I had one and had no problems with it. You won't typically need huge amounts of power. The slim-line receivers give you looks/features over brawn.

 

[smokeyspapa]

JVC Receivers

As are as connecting to your computer, any current HT receiver will be able to do it via a digital connection if your motherboard or soundcard has one (a digital output). It may be optical or coaxial (looks like a single RCA jack). I have had my system connected like this for a couple years, and it works great. There are many, many digital sound cards out there for cheap (say $10 to $50). Don't limit your receiver choice because they've advertised a computer hookup.

Yea, that's what got my attention at first, the PC to receiver connection. Are you saying that most of the Onkyos, Yamahas, Denons etc. can do this? I don't have an Ipod. I have a Dell laptop and a Compaq desktop computer. So if I have a digital sound card in my laptop I would be able to play the music I have stored on my computer through my receiver? I think that would be great. I would like to get a Denon or a Yamaha or one of the better receivers out there. I'm on a budget and would like to keep it under $500. Also, would it be possible to do this wirelessly? I have my computers hooked up to a network in the house now with a Netgear router.

 

[m_vanmeter]

I had an RX-D402B JVC receiver for a short time. Poor beasty was nearly "deaf" on FM stereo and ran very warm to hot under low demand loads. I sent it back and got a Yamaha receiver.....much happier

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I had an RX-D402B JVC receiver for a short time. Poor beasty was nearly "deaf" on FM stereo and ran very warm to hot under low demand loads. I sent it back and got a Yamaha receiver.....much happier

Wow. So maybe those specs do count for something.

 

[jcPanny]

Wireless audio

Check out the Apple Airport express to get the audio to the receiver via your wireless network for about $100. It has an analog or digital audio output for connection to any receiver.

The new Yamaha RX-V663 would be a good receiver option in your price range.