JVC RX-8010V 5.1 Channels Receiver
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- Surround Sound: Dolby Digital® DTS® Dolby Pro Logic II
- THX Certification: No
- Number of Channels: 5.1 Channels
- Type: Receiver
- Surround Mode Power: 100 Watt @ 8 ohm, 1 kHz, THD: 0.8%
- Stereo Mode Power: 120 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.08%
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Excellent value, full featured but noisy Dolby processor
Pros
Many input/output A/V options Decent power Heavy construction, runs cool Good value
Cons
Dolby decoder signal-to-noise poor Arbitrary and misleading volume control numbers, small display
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
A tremendous value with future expandability. Dolby processor has flaws which may or may not be a factor.
This receiver was purchased to replace a Philips FR960 whose A/V connections were no longer adequate (no S-video, one optical input) and was a little shy on power for my inefficient passive subwoofer speaker systems. This JVC offers component video switching, five S-video inputs, three S-video outputs, a USB input; all of which should provide adequate flexibility into the coming era of HDTV.
The reciever weighs over 27lbs., and seems well constructed with a large main power supply and separate power supplies for other circuits. Setup was a little confusing given the manual's near pidgen English writing; speaker levels cannot be adjusted while the test tone is operating so that makes for a little more guesswork and trial and error than is necessary.
The volume control is digital, with indicator numbers going from 0-90. From 0-50, there is very gradual gain and then it takes off exponentially; I suppose this is to give more accurate control at lower volumes. The power output is ample and clean up to clipping levels.
The Dolby decoder leaves something to be desired in terms of it's ability to "decide" if a signal is Pro-Logic or Digital; it will vacillate at first. Then, in either surround mode there is noticable "hiss" from the rear speakers in quiet passages when the volume is at home theater levels; this disappears when it gets a stronger signal. The ProLogic "steering" is otherwise very good. A nice feature is the compression settings in both surround modes (something usually reserved for Dolby Digital). This prevents loud passages being overwhelming and even helps moderate commercials on network TV.
The tuner section is good both on FM and AM. The receiver will remember settings for surround and tone individually for different stations as well as for each source, a nice touch. There are several hoky surround settings ("DSP") that are best avoided, but the "5-channel stereo" is kind of nice for background radio listening.
The included universal remote looks nice (LCD display) but isn't too useful, especially for sat TV users.
This receiver offers a great deal for the price. If your rear speakers don't have a great deal of high frequency response or are distant from your listening area, you may never notice the intermittent noise. Given the low price and other features, that drawback may be an acceptable compromise.
The reciever weighs over 27lbs., and seems well constructed with a large main power supply and separate power supplies for other circuits. Setup was a little confusing given the manual's near pidgen English writing; speaker levels cannot be adjusted while the test tone is operating so that makes for a little more guesswork and trial and error than is necessary.
The volume control is digital, with indicator numbers going from 0-90. From 0-50, there is very gradual gain and then it takes off exponentially; I suppose this is to give more accurate control at lower volumes. The power output is ample and clean up to clipping levels.
The Dolby decoder leaves something to be desired in terms of it's ability to "decide" if a signal is Pro-Logic or Digital; it will vacillate at first. Then, in either surround mode there is noticable "hiss" from the rear speakers in quiet passages when the volume is at home theater levels; this disappears when it gets a stronger signal. The ProLogic "steering" is otherwise very good. A nice feature is the compression settings in both surround modes (something usually reserved for Dolby Digital). This prevents loud passages being overwhelming and even helps moderate commercials on network TV.
The tuner section is good both on FM and AM. The receiver will remember settings for surround and tone individually for different stations as well as for each source, a nice touch. There are several hoky surround settings ("DSP") that are best avoided, but the "5-channel stereo" is kind of nice for background radio listening.
The included universal remote looks nice (LCD display) but isn't too useful, especially for sat TV users.
This receiver offers a great deal for the price. If your rear speakers don't have a great deal of high frequency response or are distant from your listening area, you may never notice the intermittent noise. Given the low price and other features, that drawback may be an acceptable compromise.
