JVC RCEZ38 Boombox Review

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(More customer reviews)I just received my unit a few days ago, and it is a good value for all of the features. As others have said, the bottom end is weak for a unit its size, but there also a bug in the USB directory system that makes it very difficult to use with USB sticks. The bug is that it doesn't read the directory tree properly, and when you work through the menu to a track, it ends up playing a completely different track.

This is with a 4GB stick formatted FAT32; I don't know how it works with FAT or NTFS. The manual was also underwhelming, and really didn't talk about this in much detail. All of the tracks are available, and play properly, it's just very difficult to locate them.

It also doesn't recognize a 1GB stick that I have that works fine with the computer and the USB car radio that I have, so not all sticks will work with this. I have no idea why that particular stick is a problem.

Update - I discovered by trial and error that despite what it says in the manual, you can't mix tracks and subfolders in a folder, if you want the directory system to work correctly. After rearranging the folders so that there are all tracks or all subfolders in a folder, it works properly.

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Product Description:
Portable stereo with CD Player also plays CDRW with MP3 files - AM/FM Radio - HyperBass Sound / USB allows playthrough from a PC / Remote Control 1-bit D/A Converter USB Hosting all-digital connection with a digital audio player or a USB device Digital Tuner with 10 AM and 20 FM Preset Stations MP3 Text (Track Titles and ID3 Tags) displayed on LCD Hyper-Bass Sound System / 5 Preset EQ Patterns Program (32 Tracks)/Random/Repeat Play CD Synchro-Start Recording / Includes Remote ControlPower Source - 8 x D batteries (not included) / Remote Control requires 2 x AAA batteries(not included)

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JVC NXPS1 Audio System with iPod Connect Review

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(More customer reviews)Ok, I got these speakers because I loved the little digital receiver and the tight bass sound, even though I already have a Creative I-itrigue L3800 computer speakers.First off, the built quality is great and sound quality is phenomenal for a sub/equal to $[...] speakers.The four cubes design is very modern, small and compact.The digital receiver you see in the picture is the same size as the speakers cube.The tiny subwoofer is one of the best out there.

Sound comparisons:
I am going to compare this to my older L-itrigue 3800 that is my standard for computer speakers.I am playing this off a Sound Blaster's Fatality sound card.The L-itrigue is much better overall for sound.It produced excellent high and mid range sound, but good bass.This NXPS1 produced excellent low (bass) and midrange, but only good high.The NXPS1 is a better choice for hip-hop, rap and drum and bass Jazz (Boney James), since the bass is a lot tighter and sounds fuller.I prefer vocal, trance/dance, classical jazz, rock and the I-itrigue is way better.You can hear the vocals (S. Brightman) for rock (Duran) and alternative (Bush, Travis) music much cleaner on the Creative, but kind of muggy on NXPS1.Other music like new age (Engima), trance/ techno (PVK), lounge (St. Germaine) music, and some jazz also perform much better on the I-itrigue with better high, so you get more ambient atmosphere: chiming.The I-trigue bass crack at higher (max) volume then the JVC.The JVC power output is similar to Creative, but seems get much louder, both are powerful enough for computer use.

Features:
JVC hands down is better or cooler, but there are some features that bugged me.First, this is designed for iPods, but only support 4th and 5th generation iPod, so my 3rd or 2nd generation iPod from 2004 will not work. This is also listed in the user manual.The USB audio on the back of the receiver produce a max. of 16bit 48000 Hz, which is a joke, the sound is so flat compare to my Sound blaster card max sound rate of 24bit 192000 Hz.This will produce a higher sound fidelity/range.So I have to run my cable from the sound card to the front panel of the AUX input.The USB memory card will read mp3 sound excellently, but doesn't read my napster's wma.The JVC receiver has more features then the Creative one, like the USB and IPod input, both have headphone and AUX input.JVC has play, pause, stop buttons and a digital track on the receiver that works for the USB memory, but doesn't affect my iPod at all, nor does the remote.Both have a mini remote that looks like they were manufacture from the same factory, but JVC has 2x the buttons on it.Also the JVC have a digital timer, sleep and timer, which only a few sub-100 speakers has.

I think the JVC is a great overall speaker for sound and features.Too bad the Creative I-itrigue 3800 sound is a little better, but most people can't really tell.I will keep both for now.

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Product Description:
Today there are more ways than ever before to enjoy music. Whether it's the i-Pod, another MP3 players, a computer, or another more traditional source, this is the ideal speaker system.Compared to one-piece designs, JVC offers a much better choice with separate main speakers that can be positioned for the best stereo response, and a separate subwoofer that can be placed where bass response is the best.Since it's "Made for i-Pod", you can connect any i-Pod using the provided cable. Other MP3 players and flash memory devices can connect via the front USB Host. A computer can connect via the back USB audio input. A traditional analog, two-channel auxiliary input is also available for portable CD players and other traditional audio sources with a headphone output.PRODUCT FEATURES:Connection for iPod - Connect, Control and Charge your iPod. Enjoy your music files via the speaker system for greater listening pleasure;USB Hosting - All-digital connection with a digital audio player (for MP3/WMA playback);USB Audio Input for receiving signals from PCs;Front AUX Input for easy connection with external devices;Power Output: Total 50W (RMS).

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