Malechai Veteran Posted September 15, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 15, 2003 Hello! I've been seriously considering buying this system.. the JVC THB-60 http://www.jvc.ca/en/consumer/product-deta...sp?model=THB-60 The fact that its on sale right now is making it a pretty good deal that I don't think I can pass up. Though I always have reservations when it comes to spending a good chunk of change (it'll be $500 canadian before 15% tax) and would like opinions from others who have and know home theater setups. I know someone who has the model down from this (jvc thb-50) and it kicks some supreme ass imho. Great system for the money. I realize theres definately better out there but this one is in my price range and from my experience, will kick some ass. What are your opinions on it? specs that I could find.. This 700 Watt Home Theatre System features Dolby Digital/DTS Processing and Dolby Pro Logic II. The system includes an 8" 200W Power Subwoofer and 5 2-way satellite speakers. It uses all video options including Component and S-Video switching.Mfr. Part Number: THB-60 # of Speakers in Package, Including Subwoofer 6 2-Way Centre Speakers Yes 2-Way Main Speakers Yes 2-Way Rear Speakers Yes Component Video Input/Output 2 Inputs/2 Outputs Disc Capacity None Dolby Digital EX No Dolby Digital Surround Sound Yes Dolby Pro Logic II Yes Dolby Pro Logic Surround Yes DTS Decoder Yes DTS ES No Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz Front-Panel A/V Inputs No Headphone Jack Yes Hook Up Wires Included Yes Included In Box Remote Includes DVD Player No Magnetically Shielded Yes Multiroom Capability No On-Screen Display Yes Preamp Outputs 1 - Sub Only Product Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour Product Weight 24.5 kg Progressive Scan DVD No Remote Type Multibrand S-Video In/Out 3 Inputs/2 Outputs Speaker Colour Silver Stereo Audio Inputs/Outputs 5 Inputs/2 Outputs Subwoofer Colour Silver Subwoofer Power 200 Watts Subwoofer Size 8" System Colour Silver THX Select No THX Ultra No Total System Power, Including Subwoofer 700 Watts Video Monitor Output Yes # Stereo: 100 watts per channel, 8 ohms, 40Hz to 20kHz, with 0.8% THD; Surround: (Front) 100 watts per channel, 8 ohms, lkhz, 0.8% THD; (Centre) 100 watts, 8 ohms, 1kHz, 0.8% THD; (Surround) 100 watts per channel, # 8 ohms, 1kHz, 0.8% THD # Dolby Digital DTS decoder built-in # Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie and Music modes) # DAP: HALL/DANCE CLUB/LIVE CLUB/PAVILION/ALL CH STEREO # 2 AV inputs and 3 audio inputs # High-rigidity Z-Chassis # Multi-brand A/V-CATV remote control unit # Bass/treble tone controls # Fluorescent display # Audio digital: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input (assignable) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMeK Veteran Posted September 15, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 15, 2003 you should look if anyone has it in b-grade stock a friend bought a sony setup for like ?800 i found it without a box or in a damaged box i think it was on dabs.com for ?40:):) discount shopping is the way to g:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malechai Veteran Posted September 15, 2003 Author Veteran Share Posted September 15, 2003 yea I'm always good for a deal thats why this one seems good with the sale thats on for it atm. i'm not familiar with home stereo specs (eg. frequency response, etc) so what I guess i'm looking for is if someone could tell me whether or not the specs on this is decent. like i said, i've heard the model down from this going and it sounds great for a $450 system, so I can only imagine that this one will sound just as good. ultimately i'd just like someone who's really into home theater to let me know if its missing anything terribly important that i'd kick myself later for. 6.1 and 7.1 seems overkill for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopper Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 this one seems pretty good. i wish i knew more about home theatre b4 i bought my setup (no optical input :(...) yea, but this system ur looking at has got the power and all the features ull need. and i feel the same way about 6.1 and 7.1, im prob gonna get one or the other when im building the ultimate hometheatre setup ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoGro123 Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 We just bought a new A/V Reciever for our Home Theater, so I'm pretty up to date on new technologies and terms. Overall your system looks good - things to consider: your system has no DTS or THX but it really doesn't matter and your system doesn't support upconverting so consider whether or not you are going to have an HDTV hooked up to the system. Oh by the way here's the one we just got . . . Yamaha A/V Power * New High Efficiency "Direct Energy" MOSFET Circuit o Stereo: 160 Watts per Channel (20 - 20 kHz @ 6 ohm, 0.09% THD) o Surround: 130W x 7 (20 Hz to 20kHz@ 8 ohm, 09% THD) o Surround: 160W x 7 (20 Hz to 20kHz@ 6 ohm, 09% THD) * Direct Construction Design * Extra Large Chimney Heat Sink * Audiophile Copper Upgrades * Double Density Amplifier Printed Circuit Board * Thick Copper Plated Copper Direct Current Bus Bar * Diode & Transistor Covers Decoding and Processing * New THX Ultra2 * THX Surround EX 6.1 Decoding * THX Cinema & Music Modes * Dolby Pro-Logic II Movie & Music * DTS 96/24 * DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 * DTS NEO:6 Cinema & Music * Dual Shark 32-Bit Floating Point plus Motorola DSP * All Channel Burr Brown 192kHz/24-Bit DAC * All Channel 96kHz/24Bit A/D Conversion * Advanced Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC) * Advanced Cinema (6-Mode) o Action o Sci-Fi o Drama o Musical o Mono Film o 5/7-D Theater * Advanced Concert (6-Mode) o Classical o Chamber o Jazz o Rock o Dance o 5/7 Channel Stereo * Midnight Mode * Multi-Channel Tone Controls * Multi-Channel Digital NR Connectivity * Pioneer Advanced Video Conversion w/On Screen Display * 8 Assignable Digital Inputs ( 3 coaxial, 5 optical) * 5 Audio & 7 Audio/Video Inputs (including tuner) o Phono o CD o Tuner o CDR/Tape 1 o Tape 2 o DVD/LD o TV o Satellite o VCR 1 o VCR 2 o VCR 3 * 7.1 Multi-Channel Inputs * 7.1 Channel Pre-Outs * 2 Audio/2 Audio Video/2 Video Outputs o CDR/Tape1 Output o Tape 2 Output o VCR/DVR 1 Output o VCR 2 Output o 2 Monitor Outputs * RS-232 for Custom Control & Flash Memory Upgradeability * S-Video x 7 Inputs / 5 Outputs (including front panel) * 3 HD-Ready Assignable Component Inputs / 1 Output * 2 Digital Outputs (2 optical) * RF-input for AC-3 demodulator * Phono Input * MR&MS Pre-Out * Power Amp In (Front Left / Front Right) * Banana Speaker Terminals (All Channels) Build * 3-Dimensional Space Frame Construction * New Aluminum Black Gloss Front Panel * Heavy Duty Power Cord * Copper Chassis * Gold Plated Terminals (all inputs) * Heavy Duty Power Cord * Control Panel Door Convenience * New Dot Matrix Display * Large Screen Touch Panel LCD Learning Remote * On-Screen Graphic User Interface * Independent Multi-Room & Multi-Source Pre-amp & Control * Function Rename * Loudness Curve * Direct Switch * Fluorescent dimmer (4 step) * 1 Rear Panel AC Accessory Outlet * AM/FM Tuner o Random Presets for 30 AM/FM Stations o 3 Speed Tuning * Control Door Design Warranty * 2 Years parts and labor Dimensions * H x D x W - 7 3/4" x 16 7/8" x 17 3/8" * Weight out of box - 64 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaQ Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 We have the following and I highly recommend shopping at outlet stores to save you alot of money! Mitsubishi 65" - Monster Cables from Onkyo Bose Accoustimas 15 w/ MegaBass Subwoofer - Monster Cables from Onyko Mitsubishi DD-8020 Progressive Scan DVD - Monster Cables to Onkyo Onkyo ????? Reciever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaQ Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 We had also stopped by the Bose Outlet store in North Carolina and picked up a 3-2-1 system later for the boat, and the sorround sound feels so real it's unbeliable.. we're considering a 32" plasma and maybe a 40", undecided of course, for the boat. If someone wants to flame me goahead, really i could care less what the **** you have to say. My parents are selling this house when I turn 18 and living on the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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