JVC RX-D206B 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver with USB PC Link and Game Mode, Black
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JVC RXD206B Home Theater Receiver with USB PC Link and Game Mode
Features
- 770-watt 7.1-channel home theater receiver (110 watts x 7) with hybrid feedback digital amplifier
- Built-in decoding for Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx formats
- USB port connects to Mac or PC for music streaming; Game mode with RPG, sport, action, and night settings
- Digital acoustics processor (DAP) simulates conditions in live venues; virtual surround back function
- 3 digital audio inputs (2 optical and 1 coaxial), 2 component inputs, and 3 S-video inputs; 2-year warranty
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 18 x 20 x 10 inches
- Weight: 11 pounds
one star as a coffee warmer
On top of the case of the JVC RX-D206B is a white sticker printed in red with the message
“Caution: To protect from risk of fire or electrical shock don’t put any objects on top/sides, don’t block them, and do keep proper ventilation.” The case for this receiver/amplifier became too hot to touch, and since it was my intention to install this device in a cabinet for a bedroom music system, I felt it presented too much risk even with ventilation fans installed. I had bought the device for its low profile, but perhaps that is its inherent problem. In any case I either received a defective item or it suffers from a defective design. Therefore I have returned it to the seller and purchased a stereo amplifier as a replacement.
Meet The New Review…..Same As The Old Review
My review is along the lines of the others. The unit does get very hot especially on the left side of it so I turn on a fan to blow cool air on it and it does the trick. The other inconvenient thing is the unit doesn’t have inputs for older things such as a tape deck or turntable.
Love the simplicity
I bought this receiver for two reasons: one, I already had a JVC television and I like my components to match; and two, simplicity. So many receivers out there have a ridiculous number of features that I just don’t want. I consider myself to be pretty tech-savvy, but I also put a high value on clean design. This receiver has 7.1 channels, but I would have been even happier if it only had 5.1 and was $20 cheaper. I bought some Polk sub/satellite speakers to go along with it, and everything sounds great.
Looks great, sounds great, love the USB connection.
I have nothing bad to say about this product. I love the USB connection. I have the Bose Acoustimass 5 and VCS-10 center channel speakers hooked up. Sounds amazing! Not fully utilizing the surround sound capabilities, but I am satisfied with the “auto-surround” setting for watching DVD’s. I put it on “all channel” for music CD’s and stereo. Sleek design. Fits nicely into my A/V system.
I hook my laptop up to the USB, and then plug the laptop video into my 37″ LCD TV…and watch streaming videos on UTUBE. Nice!
Excellent Product
Slim design, excellent sound and very easy to use. This was an upgrade from a previous JVC reciever that I had and this one was designed the same way that my previous one was. Once set up everything runs through the device so that you change the setting on the reciever from Cable to DVD and the picture on the TV changes. Also it is about the least expensive 7.1 reciever that I have found and easy backwards compatibility with 5.1 that I still use. All in all this is an excellent product that is worth the price.
Don’t buy this one, you’ll be disappointed
This is the worst decision I’ve made in purchasing consumer electronics. It is not worth the money. The quality is quite ppor and the hype about persormance is just that – HYPE. I should have returned it but for the moment it is in my garage under an inch of dust.