Reviews of the JVC TH-F3
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CNET Review
The Good: The JVC TH-F3 is a 2.1 home-theater system with DVD player, iPod dock, and USB port; plays a good array of digital audio and video files; small footprint.
The Bad: Limited audio-only connectivity options for external devices; virtual surround doesn't work well; subwoofer underperforms; confusing, nonintuitive interface for digital media playback.
The Bottom Line: While it's got an attractive design, the JVC TH-F3's high price and dearth of extra features make it hard to recommend.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 58/100 and users 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 34166 other Home Theater Systems reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: JVC
Part number: TH-F3
General
- Product Type Home theater system
- Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Main unit : 11.8 in x 11.6 in x 3.7 in / 7.5 lbs, Speaker system : Right/left channel speaker : 3.5 in x 4.9 in x 7.2 in / 2.6 lbs, Speaker system : Subwoofer : 11.8 in x 12 in x 11.9 in / 18.1 lbs
Audio System
- Components AV receiver, Speaker system
- Built-in Cradle iPod cradle
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Built-in Decoders DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- Surround Sound Effects Front Surround Sound, Headphone Surround (V.S.S.)
- Sound Effects Active Hyper-Bass PRO
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- Output Power / Total 350 Watt
- Built-in Clock Digital clock
- Timer Sleep
- Built-in Display Fluorescent
- Display Dimmer Yes
- Additional Features iPod ready, Bass-reflex, USB host function
- Digital Storage Media None
Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Output Yes
Speaker System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - 50 Watt - 80 - 20000 Hz - Wired, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 150 Watt - 30 - 200 Hz - Wired
- Driver Details Right/left channel speaker : 2 x Full-range driver - 80 mm, Subwoofer : 1 x Subwoofer driver - 160 mm
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Tuning Display Fluorescent display
- AM Preset Station Qty 15
- FM Preset Station Qty 30
Turntable
- Type None
CD System
- CD system type None
DVD
- Type DVD player
- Media Format CD ( PAL ), DVD ( NTSC ), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-Audio
- Video D/A Converter 12bit / 108MHz
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3, WAV, WMA
- Supported Digital Video Standards DivX, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX Ultra, DivX (ver.6)
- Upscaling Yes
- Output Resolution 720p, 1080p
- Additional Features MPEG4 capable, JPEG photo playback
Cassette System
- Cassette system type None
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type Digital player
- Supported Digital Video Standards ASF, DivX, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA
- Additional Features JPEG photo playback, USB flash drive playback
MD System
- MD system type None
Headphones
- Headphones Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices VCR, TV, DVD
- Features Multi-brand compatibility
Remote Control (2nd)
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio input (optical) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Front, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Front
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
Miscellaneous
- AV Furniture None
- Included Accessories iPod docking station
Product Video
Product Photos
User Opinions
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