Jvc Rx-884v

[brian32672]

(Mule you like JVC, so heres kinda some rambling on a used one I just picked up)

This post is just me rambling......


Humm, just picked this up off eBay (60.00) for my mother. She needed another DD receiver. Onkyo was sold over this one.
Clearly, I have to test it for her, and do some set-up.
But I brought it to my house for this....
I have to say, I have only played with it about 1 hour, but I'm quite impressed (lot of EQ modes).
3 digital inputs, super easy to use remote for trimming each speaker (C,RR,LR & SW)
Clearly no where near as good as my Pioneer 1015tx, but it easily beats out the Onkyo (TX-DS474) which was a DD & DTS capable reciever. Also it beats out my other Sony (STR-D711, however this is just Pro Logic).
This JVC, seems very musical friendly..... Only tried 1 movie at this point...
The JVC is rated at I think 125x5. Yea its only a 5.1 but thats all she is set-up for, and all she needs. (It also has Zone 2)
This thing has some decent weight, and is in very good shape.

Basically for those looking for a budget DD receiver, and on a budget.
There are still quiet a few like this that can be had at bargain prices.
Just shop around on eBay. Hopefully you will get lucky....

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

$60, and it works. That's better than the Insignia for $125 at Best Buy. Looks pretty nice. It was new in 1998. Here's the specs:

JVC RX-884 Audio Video Receiver/Amplifier-110-220 Volts
Stereo Output : 100W x 2, 4 ohms, 1kHz (DIN)
Surround Front) 70W x 3, 4 ohms at 1kHz, with 0.8% THD; (Rear) 70W x 2, 4 ohms at 1kHz, with 0.8% THD
Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG Multichannel decoders built-in
Compatible with Multichannel audio (5.1-channel analogue input and 5 separate amps)
Dynamic Super-A
Screw-type speaker terminals (all channels)
High-rigidity Z-Chassis
Optimized signal path and contact
K2 Interface for all 6 channels
1-bit P.E.M. D.D. Converter for all 6 channels
3D-PHONIC
Digital Acoustics Processor (DAP)
Multi-Color On-Screen Display
Multi-brand A/V-CATV-DBS remote control
Subwoofer output
5 video inputs/3 audio inputs
1 coaxial and 2 optical digital inputs with assignable function
S-video inputs
TEXT COMPU LINK
AM/FM/SW digital tuner
Dual Volt 120-240V 50-60HZ

 

[brian32672]

I wonder if the 884 and 884V are different???
Here is what I found on the 884V
http://www.shoppping.com/xPF-JVC_RX_884V
http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-JVC_RX_884V


EDIT::: Here it is straight from JVC archives....
http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL005045&pathId=5&page=2&archive=true

120 watts x 2 min. RMS, both channels driven into 8 ohms from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 0.02% THD
110 watts x 5 min. (2 Front, 1 Center, 2 Rear speakers) RMS, into 8 ohms, 1kHz, 0.8% THD
Multi-Brand A/V-CATV-DBS Remote Control
Dolby Digital decoder built-in for theater quality surround from digital sources
Fully Discrete Outputs to ensure greater fidelity and longer life
Digital Acoustics Processor (DAP), with 4 preset sound fields (DSP)
3D-PHONIC Virtual Surround Sound creates dramatic home theater sound with just two front speakers
Text COMPU LINK will transmit text data carried by media like CD-Text and MD to display on your receiver and a television
AV COMPU LINK provides simple one touch operation between your JVC audio and video components. For example, pop a pre-recorded VHS tape into the VCR and it will automatically power up your receiver and your television and then turn them each to the proper inputs.
Enhanced COMPU LINK Control System
Multi-Color On Screen Display simplifies control by allowing you to choose options from your television screen to operate your receiver
Dot Matrix Fluorescent Display with Sound Pattern
Line level Sub Out
3-band electronic S.E.A. equalization with 5 presets and 1 manual setting for each source to give you flexible tone control and minimize sound degradation
Loudness switch, Balance, One-Touch Operation, Velocity-Sensitive Rotary Encoder Volume Control
Front Panel A/V Input with S-Video for the convenience of hooking up any A/V source quickly and easily such as a camcorder or video game
1 Assignable Coaxial Digtial Input that you can designate to any digital source
2 Assignable Optical Digital inputs that you can designate to any digital source
4 S-Video inputs
2 S-Video outputs
1 Composite Video output
2 Main Speaker Terminals
40 AM/FM station memory
2 Year parts and labor warranty
Weight: 26.3 lbs
Width: 17 3/16"
Height: 6 3/16"
Depth: 16 1/4"
Banana Plug capable for easy connection
High-Rigidity Z-Chassis
Dolby Pro Logic in Full Digital Processing
Center Tone Control