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After about a half an hour on terminal hold with the JVC "service" center, we got several suggestions on how to fix it. It's worked well, so when I wanted a radio/CD player for my dad for Christmas, I ordered this one.What an embarrassing disappointment. Several years ago, I purchased a similar compact JVC unit for myself. They didn't work. No matter where we put the unit and the antenna, there was a significant hiss. Worse yet, the CD player simply didn't work--we couldn't get any sound. We were finally instructed to send the unit to the service center. They refused to pay the postage to fix their defective product.I'm still waiting for a new or repaired unit so I can complete my dad's Christmas present.
If that is your purpose you will have to buy the one for 149.00. This product is good if you just want a basic radio that doesn't take up space with good. However, YOU CANNOT PLAY YOUR IPOD OR MP3 PLAYER ON IT. The current product description is misleading. I repeat YOU CANNOT PLAY YOUR IPOD OR MP# PLAYER ON THIS RADIO.
This stereo is adequate, with the volume up there is a little bass. The speaker wires are short, but setup is easy and it fits in small spaces. Very easy to setup but I would not use it anywhere that I needed top quality sound.
This is because the buttons are convex plastic over the writing which is on a reflective surface - when you look at an angle, the text bends. As for treble there is a noticable hiss, even when volume was turned down to zero and/or when CD was paused. Design: The button functions are hard to see unless looking at them head on. The AM antenna is cumbersome. This item was purchased to replace a 15-year-old Sony boombox that finally stopped working.Initial setup was easy - plug in, connect antennae (1 AM, 1 FM) and turn on. His also occurs with USB / MP3 player selection. A built-in multi-function EQ lets you change the configuration. Vocals are clear, and talk radio or audio books are especially nice (not boomy).
Across the room (12') the hiss is not very noticeable, and with CD audio playing hiss is well in the background. I like the up-front USB and 1/8" audio inputs, which make it convenient to tie in an external audio source.Sound quality: Average. Radio reception is fine, equivalent to the boombox it was replacing. The hiss is very apparent within 5 feet of unit, with your ears directly in front of speakers. After you memorize the location of the buttons this isn't really an issue, but it's a bad design. Good mid-range and upper bass, but you need to place near a back wall to get any bass lower than ~100hz. For the price of this item I would have expected better. The ability to place speakers where you need them (with plenty of speaker cable) is nice.
The system is just what I was looking for. The buttons on the middle component are a little difficult to see if you're not looking at them straight on. It fits nicely in a limited space, looks good, and produces a great sound for its size. I haven't had any difficulties with it though I haven't used it a lot. Depending on the angle, the print refracts. Other than that, everything works well.
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