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Summary: Value for money
Review: I bought this receiver when I was in the U.S. from ... for whatI think was a great buy at ($) that includes shipping and handling to Holiday Inn Express in Belmont where I was staying. It came in a huge box full of protective styrofoam. Inside it revealed the JVC box containing the RX-7000VBK (plus accessories) that requires 110V input (not auto-voltage, nor does it have a voltage switch which is important to me since the Philippines is 220V).Back home I have a modest system. This receiver will actually replace an older JVC RX-801VBK which has been running since 1987 (and still working very well). I have a JVC XV-K503 DVD player (bought in Singapore), JVC HR-J7005UM 6-head Hi-fi VHS, JVC TD-W901 double cassette deck (since 1987 also) and a 25" JVC Interiart Flat multi-system TV. My main speakers are Bose 301 Continental Direct/reflecting system (the Continental edition was limited, for only ($) were sold in the Philippines). With no other speakers at hand, I rushed to a local audio store to buy a pair of US Audio Surround speakers and a center speaker (I did not buy a subwoofer since I want to know if this Amp can pump my Bose). After connecting everything, with particular attention to the COMPULINK cables, I powered on the DVD player, inserted the Terminator 2 DTS DVD and the receiver automatically turned-on and switched to DVD Digital mode(courtesy of the JVC's COMPULINK). My speaker settings were Front=Large, Rear=small, Center=Large, Subwoofer=No. I set the DVD audio to DTS and after listening to the DTS intro on the disc, I had a wide grin on my face. Further "testing" with Saving Private Ryan, Eagles Hell Freezes Over, Metallica S&M, U2 Rattle and Hum, Santana Supernatural and Kitaro, at that price, I'd say it was a bargain. There are things that you need to set before everything works though. One is setting the digital input and the display properly (page 16 of the manual), the other is the speaker settings (page 14). Read the manual, it will keep you busy for a while. Convenient features: The COMPULINK system is unbeatable. Insert a VHS tape on the VHS deck, and the system automatically switches to VHS input. Press Play on the cassette deck and the system switches to Tape audio. Turn off the RX7000, and everything turns off (except my cassette deck which has a mechanical switch). One COMPULINK feature I cannot use right now is TEXT COMPULINK, which would allow me to search for genre, title, artist, etc. if I have a 200-disc CD changer from JVC. The remote control allows me to control the entire system and even replicates my DVD's joystick function. Just make sure that the little switch to the right of the remote is in the proper position. Another convenient feature is the one-touch button, which would allow me to set various settings (such as equalization, bass boost, DSP mode, etc.) for each of the input (even each station on FM/AM) and automatically sets the correct mode if chosen. Wishlist? We'll my old RX-801's SEA allows me to create four named equalization settings on seven bands with individual frequency control. The RX-7000's SEA is not that flexible since it has only three bands and one user preset. It's DSP modes are flexible. When playing audio CD, my settings are SEA=ROCK, DSP=DANCE CLUB, BASS BOOST=ON, it makes Metallica sound great. For DVD and best surround listening experience, make sure that speakers are positioned properly (page 23). Should I still get a subwoofer? At this point, I don't need it. Should you need a subwoofer, make sure it is the Active type (powered).
Rating:
Summary: Value for money
Review: I bought this receiver when I was in the U.S. from ... for whatI think was a great buy at ($) that includes shipping and handling to Holiday Inn Express in Belmont where I was staying. It came in a huge box full of protective styrofoam. Inside it revealed the JVC box containing the RX-7000VBK (plus accessories) that requires 110V input (not auto-voltage, nor does it have a voltage switch which is important to me since the Philippines is 220V). Back home I have a modest system. This receiver will actually replace an older JVC RX-801VBK which has been running since 1987 (and still working very well). I have a JVC XV-K503 DVD player (bought in Singapore), JVC HR-J7005UM 6-head Hi-fi VHS, JVC TD-W901 double cassette deck (since 1987 also) and a 25" JVC Interiart Flat multi-system TV. My main speakers are Bose 301 Continental Direct/reflecting system (the Continental edition was limited, for only ($) were sold in the Philippines). With no other speakers at hand, I rushed to a local audio store to buy a pair of US Audio Surround speakers and a center speaker (I did not buy a subwoofer since I want to know if this Amp can pump my Bose). After connecting everything, with particular attention to the COMPULINK cables, I powered on the DVD player, inserted the Terminator 2 DTS DVD and the receiver automatically turned-on and switched to DVD Digital mode(courtesy of the JVC's COMPULINK). My speaker settings were Front=Large, Rear=small, Center=Large, Subwoofer=No. I set the DVD audio to DTS and after listening to the DTS intro on the disc, I had a wide grin on my face. Further "testing" with Saving Private Ryan, Eagles Hell Freezes Over, Metallica S&M, U2 Rattle and Hum, Santana Supernatural and Kitaro, at that price, I'd say it was a bargain. There are things that you need to set before everything works though. One is setting the digital input and the display properly (page 16 of the manual), the other is the speaker settings (page 14). Read the manual, it will keep you busy for a while. Convenient features: The COMPULINK system is unbeatable. Insert a VHS tape on the VHS deck, and the system automatically switches to VHS input. Press Play on the cassette deck and the system switches to Tape audio. Turn off the RX7000, and everything turns off (except my cassette deck which has a mechanical switch). One COMPULINK feature I cannot use right now is TEXT COMPULINK, which would allow me to search for genre, title, artist, etc. if I have a 200-disc CD changer from JVC. The remote control allows me to control the entire system and even replicates my DVD's joystick function. Just make sure that the little switch to the right of the remote is in the proper position. Another convenient feature is the one-touch button, which would allow me to set various settings (such as equalization, bass boost, DSP mode, etc.) for each of the input (even each station on FM/AM) and automatically sets the correct mode if chosen. Wishlist? We'll my old RX-801's SEA allows me to create four named equalization settings on seven bands with individual frequency control. The RX-7000's SEA is not that flexible since it has only three bands and one user preset. It's DSP modes are flexible. When playing audio CD, my settings are SEA=ROCK, DSP=DANCE CLUB, BASS BOOST=ON, it makes Metallica sound great. For DVD and best surround listening experience, make sure that speakers are positioned properly (page 23). Should I still get a subwoofer? At this point, I don't need it. Should you need a subwoofer, make sure it is the Active type (powered).
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Summary: Fantastic Value
Review: I have always been a fan of JVC. They always manage to squeeze an amazing number of features per dollar into their products. This unit is no exception. The "Compu-Link" feature is a great feature for those of us with other JVC components. It makes the entire system function like one unit. The sound quality is excellent for this price range. However, I noticed the volume needs to be set relatively high to get decent sound from my speakers. Not a big deal though - the sound quality isn't affected. The lack of decent speaker terminals for the center and rear channels is disappointing. However, considering the price of this unit I suppose they had to cut corners somewhere.
Rating:
Summary: Fantastic Value
Review: I have always been a fan of JVC. They always manage to squeeze an amazing number of features per dollar into their products. This unit is no exception. The "Compu-Link" feature is a great feature for those of us with other JVC components. It makes the entire system function like one unit. The sound quality is excellent for this price range. However, I noticed the volume needs to be set relatively high to get decent sound from my speakers. Not a big deal though - the sound quality isn't affected. The lack of decent speaker terminals for the center and rear channels is disappointing. However, considering the price of this unit I suppose they had to cut corners somewhere.
Rating:
Summary: Fantastic Value
Review: I have always been a fan of JVC. They always manage to squeeze an amazing number of features per dollar into their products. This unit is no exception. The "Compu-Link" feature is a great feature for those of us with other JVC components. It makes the entire system function like one unit. The sound quality is excellent for this price range. However, I noticed the volume needs to be set relatively high to get decent sound from my speakers. Not a big deal though - the sound quality isn't affected. The lack of decent speaker terminals for the center and rear channels is disappointing. However, considering the price of this unit I suppose they had to cut corners somewhere.
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Summary: Unbeatable bang for the buck!
Review: I have this receiver in a secondary media room (what I have in the main is far too formidable & expensive to get into), and the performance for the dollar is extraordinary...If you utilize the "compulink" interlink from JVC to other JVC components as I did, you will enjoy incredible quality as well as unsurpassed (at any price) convenience. As always with a modest priced receiver such as this, you MUST use a powered subwoofer. Nothing in this price range can be expected to put out the bass power required for today's DVD soundtracks. Do yourself a favor: Go take a look at this receiver, a JVC HI FI vcr, a 200 disc JVC CD changer, a JVC DVD player, and top it all off with some incredible bargain priced AR (the PS series)speakers from J & R electronics (jandr.com). This will top you out [for a reasonable price](if you shop around)for the entire system, and nothing in that range will even come close...Trust me, I've been a hobbyist in this category for many years. Does my main system outperform this one...You bet, but at 10 times the price.Highly recommended!
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Summary: All you'll ever need.
Review: Quit searching because this is what you want. I bought this receiver to replace my parents old 1978 jvc sterio receiver. Now dont get me wrong, it still worked perfect and everything, but it was two channel, and i needed more than that. JVC is my all time favorite brand for sterio equipment. I must say that i like KLH for speakers....good sound, great price. Anyways, this receiver has everything you'll ever need. Digital, remote, power, channels, compu-link. And once you get the hang of it, its very easy to use. I love it. Once you have this, you will be set for life. The remote takes a little getting used to, but you can controll just about everything from it, which comes in very handy. I hope you choose this receiver, because im sure it will make you as happy as it made me. I RECOMEND THIS RECEIVER TO EVERYONE!
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Summary: All you'll ever need.
Review: Quit searching because this is what you want. I bought this receiver to replace my parents old 1978 jvc sterio receiver. Now dont get me wrong, it still worked perfect and everything, but it was two channel, and i needed more than that. JVC is my all time favorite brand for sterio equipment. I must say that i like KLH for speakers....good sound, great price. Anyways, this receiver has everything you'll ever need. Digital, remote, power, channels, compu-link. And once you get the hang of it, its very easy to use. I love it. Once you have this, you will be set for life. The remote takes a little getting used to, but you can controll just about everything from it, which comes in very handy. I hope you choose this receiver, because im sure it will make you as happy as it made me. I RECOMEND THIS RECEIVER TO EVERYONE!
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Summary: JVC RX-7000VBK...
Review: The JVC RX-7000 has the state-of-the-art in surround sound processing with built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding. Several additional surround sound options are provided, including digitally processed Dolby Pro-Logic surround, 3-D Phonic (Virtual Dolby), and a Digital Acoustics Processor with 5 preset sound fields. Enjoy the most spectacular theater sound at home when you view movies on DVD. JVC RX7000 Features - Multi Color OSD Text CompuLink!...110 watts x 2 min. RMS, both channels driven into 8 ohms from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 0.06% THD...100 watts x 5 min. (2 Front, 1 Center, 2 Rear speakers) RMS, into 8 ohms, 1kHz, 0.8% THD...DVD Multichannel Audio Compatible (5.1 channel analog input and 5 separate amps) for connection to existing and future multichannel sources such as DVD Audio ...Multi-Brand A/V Remote Control (VCR/TV/CATV/DBS)...Dolby Digital and DTS decoders built-in for theater quality surround from digital sources...Fully Discrete Outputs to ensure greater fidelity and longer life...Digital Acoustics Processor (DAP) with 5 preset sound fields (Theater/Hall/Live Club/Pavillion/Dance Club) digitally recreates these venues in your own home...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...Bass Boost, One-Touch Operation...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, 1 Optical Digital Output for use with digital recording devices...3 S-Video inputs...2 S-Video outputs...1 Composite Video output...2 Main Speaker Terminals...15 AM and 30 FM station memory...2 Year parts and labor warranty...Weight: 25.0 lbs...Width: 17 3/16" ...Height: 6 3/16"...Depth: 16 1/4"...Banana Plugs for easy speaker connections (Main1/Main2)...High-Rigidity Z-Chassis ...Dolby Pro Logic in Full Digital Processing...Pretty Cool Little Receiver... Â
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Summary: Not much, but the essential...
Review: Well, I didn't buy this item, but my parents did, and as I still live with them... I thought it wouldn't be bad if I reviewed this great receiver. Taking a better look at it's tech specs you'll see that it isn't _any_ receiver, it's a good one (in my opinion the best):) Three months ago I bought a 6 speaker system and I was using my old amplifier :( The sound wasn't satisfactory at all, so I decided to buy a newer receiver, such as the JVC RX-7000 VBK.The fact that I recently bought two Nintendo 64 ultra-games (Rare's Donkey Jong 64 and Perfect Dark) and that they both use the Dolby Digital Surround Sound and Dolby Pro-Logic Surround technologies (in fact, in Perfect Dark, if you launch a rocket and quickly turn back, you'll hear the explosion sound going from the front to the rear speakers, gradually! ), and it was just an excuse for myself to buy a Dolby receiver sooner than I planned to. If you either are planning to buy or already own one, you don't deserve to have a Home Theatre if you are still hesitating to buy this awesome JVC receiver. If you're still reading this, stop now 'cause it's time to click on "Add this to my Shopping Cart" and have fun. PS: You'll not regret doing so...
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