Reviews of the JVC TH-A9
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CNET Review
The Good: Extremely tiny satellites; high-tech, motorized, top-loading DVD door; powerful subwoofer.
The Bad: Won't play MP3 files; bare minimum of connectivity options.
The Bottom Line: The JVC TH-A9 is one of the better-sounding kits with miniature satellites we've heard.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 60/100 and users 64/100. Comparing these reviews to 24837 other Home Theater Systems reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 68/100 = Good.
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newbie.org
Review Summary: The JVC TH-A9 System is excellent, especially when either S-Video or component video connection is used. The surround sound in Dolby Digital or DTS modes is very good with good bass provided by the powered subwoofer. The player can decode DTS, Dolby Digit
Manufacturer: JVC
Part number: TH-A9
General
- Product Type Home theater system
- Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Speaker system : Center channel speaker : 4.8 in x 4.5 in x 2.6 in / 12.7 oz, Speaker system : Satellite speaker : 2.6 in x 4.6 in x 4.8 in / 12.7 oz, Speaker system : Subwoofer : 9.4 in x 17.9 in x 17.1 in / 36.4 lbs, Main unit : 14.2 in x 10 in x 3 in / 6.6 lbs
- Enclosure Color Metallic silver
- Localization English
Audio System
- Components Speaker system, DVD player / AV receiver
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, MPEG, DTS decoder
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Preset Qty 5
- DSP Presets Pavillion, Dance club, Live, Hall, Theater
- Surround System Class 5.1 channel
- Output Power / Total 290 Watt
- Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %
- Amplifier Output Details 30 Watt - 4 Ohm - THD 10 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ), 30 Watt - 4 Ohm - THD 10 % - 2 channel(s) ( Rear ), 140 Watt - 4 Ohm - THD 10 % - 1 channel(s) ( Subwoofer ), 30 Watt - 4 Ohm - THD 10 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front )
- Timer Sleep
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Built-in Display Fluorescent
- Additional Features Midnight Mode, Magnetic shield, On-screen display
Speaker System
- Speaker(s) 1 x Center channel speaker - External - 30 Watt - 95 - 20000 Hz - 4 Ohm - Wired, 4 x Satellite speaker - External - 30 Watt - 95 - 20000 Hz - 4 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Active subwoofer - External - 140 Watt - 25 - 200 Hz - 4 Ohm - Wired
- Driver Details Active subwoofer : 1 x Subwoofer driver - 200 mm, Satellite speaker : 1 x High/midrange driver, Center channel speaker : 1 x High/midrange driver
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Tuner Frequency Range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz, 530 - 1602 kHz
- Tuning Display Fluorescent display
- Preset Station Qty 45
- AM Preset Station Qty 15
- FM Preset Station Qty 30
- Antenna Form Factor Loop AM / wire FM
- Station Memo Display Yes
Turntable
- Type None
CD System
- CD system type None
DVD
- Type DVD player
- Media Format CD, Video CD, CD-RW, SVCD, CD-R, DVD
- Search Speed 10x, 5x, 20x, 60x, 2x
- Slow Motion Speed 1/32, 1/8, 1/3, 1/4, 1/16, 1/2
- DVD Repeat Modes Chapter, A-B repeat, Program, Random, All, Title
Cassette System
- Cassette system type None
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
MD System
- MD system type None
Headphones
- Headphones Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices VCR, Satellite TV system, TV, Cable box
- Features Multi-brand compatibility
Miscellaneous
- AV Furniture None
- Included Accessories Mounting hardware
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x AV Compu Link ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Integrated
- Power Consumption Operational 140 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 2 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
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