JVC AV32FA54 32" Flat Screen TV (Silver)

Rating:
Summary: Not quite up to par
Review: I've had two of these sets delivered; the second will be going back as well. The first had color distortions like you'd get from poor shielding - nothing seemed to correct this. The second has a similar distortion problem but not as bad, but has a crooked picture - horizontal lines on the screen (including the set's internal menus) tilt such that the left side is about a half-inch higher than the right side. There is no documented way to adjust the screen for this. The picture is otherwise terrific, though color is a little saturated on the factory settings. The picture in picture feature is great, the set has a wealth of AV inputs and even an audio output if you want to pipe audio back through your AV system. The remote is fairly nice, though there are an awful lot of controls for a TV. If the picture wasn't crooked I'd be loving this set, but with one already sent back, I'm likely to change brands rather than try a third JVC.

Rating:
Summary: Not quite up to par
Review: I've had two of these sets delivered; the second will be going back as well. The first had color distortions like you'd get from poor shielding - nothing seemed to correct this. The second has a similar distortion problem but not as bad, but has a crooked picture - horizontal lines on the screen (including the set's internal menus) tilt such that the left side is about a half-inch higher than the right side. There is no documented way to adjust the screen for this. The picture is otherwise terrific, though color is a little saturated on the factory settings. The picture in picture feature is great, the set has a wealth of AV inputs and even an audio output if you want to pipe audio back through your AV system. The remote is fairly nice, though there are an awful lot of controls for a TV. If the picture wasn't crooked I'd be loving this set, but with one already sent back, I'm likely to change brands rather than try a third JVC.

Rating:
Summary: The one I picked as #1
Review: One day I happened to see a 32" JVC flat screen tv at Circuit City. My model is the JVC 32FA44; it has a few deluxe features than this one.(A higher amp sound system.) From that day on, I looked at Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, Magnavox, Sanyo & even RCA. I even read alot of reviews & checked in Consumer Reports magazine & I narrowed it down to the JVC or the Panasonic. Since I done had an RCA 27" lemon in the past,and Sony seemed to cost too much, and I was told by a tv repairman that alot of the Sony picture tubes got replaced, we got this model tv with the matching JVC tv stand.
I even took out the extended warranty for peace of mind since it is heavy. This is the first tv I ever had with such a fantastic sound system. The picture is better than the Sony and it costs alot less. The BBE sound system makes the movies really come alive.
In my opinion, JVC beat Sony hands down! My only complaint is I wish it had the smart sound like Magnavox has.
I have not had any problems or negative comments on this product. So far, JVC products have always given us great reliable service. Go check one out & compare it to the other brands. Then decide for yourself which one is the better buy for your money.