JVC MX-GB6 CD Mini Audio System
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- Playable Disk Types: CD (Audio) CD-R CD-RW
- Number of Discs: 3
- Sound Type: Stereo
- Functions: CD Player Radio Tuner Cassette Deck
- Output Power: 500 Watt
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So much power for only $220
Pros
Lots of bass, can get really loud
Cons
bass doesnt go deep enough, RHYTHM AX technology has flaws.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
This is a good system for the price. If your looking for a good stereo and manage to find this one, you should buy it.
As you can see from my account name, i like bass :p. Ive owned this system now for about 3 years and it still works great. Here are the detailed specs of the system:
Bi-amplified system, one amplifier powers main speakers (woofer and tweeter), and the other amplifier powers the subwoofers.
Main speaker power rated at 80watts RMS per channel (160 watts total) , with an SPL of 82db.
Subwoofer power rated at 170watts RMS per channel (340 watts total), with an SPL of 75db.
Speakers are bass reflex, 3-way with a 4.75" woofer, 2" tweeter, and 8" subwoofer. System frequency respose is 25hz-20khz
I became interested in this system because JVC stereos always sounded the best (most notable the mx-gt90, and hx-z3 systems) compared to the competition, and i didnt expect this system to be an exception.
From my experience:
The MX-GB6 sounds better than its competitors (sony, philips, panasonic). The amount of bass it produces reminds me of a high end car audio system, and it can get very loud, i rarely go above volume 15 and it can go all the way up to 31. The subwoofers also have a separate volume control (from 1-3), i normally leave it at 2 and even that is too much at times. I tested the system at max and found that it produces some distortion but not much. The GIGA-TUBES found on the top of the speakers are just bass reflex ports, they are unique because they are outside of the subwoofer enclosure unlike normal ports that are found inside the enclosure. I did find some flaws with this stereo such as the RHYTHM AX feature. It claims to maximize the deep bass being produce, but i found that it actually makes music with alot of bass distort from clipping(static noises), this feature can be turned on or off. Another flaw i found was that if you leave your CD's in the main unit for long periods of time they can literally burn because the temparature inside the unit is normally always above 100F degrees. JVC claims the MX-GB6 can go down to a frequency of 25hz but ive noticed that there is a gradual dropoff in frequency response around 35hz, so by the time it reaches 25hz you barely hear this frequency. There is also a peak frequency around 60hz.
Another note i would like to point out is that all stereo manufacturers including JVC seem to be decreasing the prices of new generation systems which means decreasing the quality of the product, ive listened to a current generation jvc system (HX-D77) which claims to have 540 watts total power, but it sounds more like 400 watts. Unfortunately older models are no longer in production so they probably only be available refurbished or on Ebay.
Bi-amplified system, one amplifier powers main speakers (woofer and tweeter), and the other amplifier powers the subwoofers.
Main speaker power rated at 80watts RMS per channel (160 watts total) , with an SPL of 82db.
Subwoofer power rated at 170watts RMS per channel (340 watts total), with an SPL of 75db.
Speakers are bass reflex, 3-way with a 4.75" woofer, 2" tweeter, and 8" subwoofer. System frequency respose is 25hz-20khz
I became interested in this system because JVC stereos always sounded the best (most notable the mx-gt90, and hx-z3 systems) compared to the competition, and i didnt expect this system to be an exception.
From my experience:
The MX-GB6 sounds better than its competitors (sony, philips, panasonic). The amount of bass it produces reminds me of a high end car audio system, and it can get very loud, i rarely go above volume 15 and it can go all the way up to 31. The subwoofers also have a separate volume control (from 1-3), i normally leave it at 2 and even that is too much at times. I tested the system at max and found that it produces some distortion but not much. The GIGA-TUBES found on the top of the speakers are just bass reflex ports, they are unique because they are outside of the subwoofer enclosure unlike normal ports that are found inside the enclosure. I did find some flaws with this stereo such as the RHYTHM AX feature. It claims to maximize the deep bass being produce, but i found that it actually makes music with alot of bass distort from clipping(static noises), this feature can be turned on or off. Another flaw i found was that if you leave your CD's in the main unit for long periods of time they can literally burn because the temparature inside the unit is normally always above 100F degrees. JVC claims the MX-GB6 can go down to a frequency of 25hz but ive noticed that there is a gradual dropoff in frequency response around 35hz, so by the time it reaches 25hz you barely hear this frequency. There is also a peak frequency around 60hz.
Another note i would like to point out is that all stereo manufacturers including JVC seem to be decreasing the prices of new generation systems which means decreasing the quality of the product, ive listened to a current generation jvc system (HX-D77) which claims to have 540 watts total power, but it sounds more like 400 watts. Unfortunately older models are no longer in production so they probably only be available refurbished or on Ebay.
