JVC MX-GA77 3-Disc Mini Shelf System (Silver)

Rating:
Summary: Great sound for the price
Review: I spent a bit of time choosing between this and the Sony MHC-GX45- a similarly priced mini system. I ended up going with the JVC for the following reasons:

1. Better sound clarity- both the Sony and the JVC have good sound, but the JVC sounds a bit crisper on a side to side comparison.

2. Better bass- the Sony comes with one add on subwoofer; but the problem is that there is no control over the sub volume- either it's on or it's off. The JVC has two subs, one built in each of the main speaker boxes. You can adjust the output of the subs to three different levels, making late night listening much less annoying to your neighbors if you live in an apartment.

3. Power- the JVC puts out 360 watts, which is either equivalent or better than the Sony counterpart.

Some other features of this system include audio inputs in the the main component, so you can hook up your VCR, DVD player, or Gamecube/PS2/Xbox directly into the back.

Overall, a great deal for this price range. The sound won't disappoint.