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| Brand: JVC
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 21038
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 21
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 20.2 x 17.4
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1
MPN: RXD302B
Model: RXD302B
UPC: 046838019128
EAN: 0046838019128
ASIN: B0007XH74M
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| Customer Reviews:
 Crank it up! September 24, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
HD TV + the JVC RXD302B = AMAZING! There is no other way to watch football! Plenty of outputs, plenty of wattage and it looks great!
SONIC DREAM May 23, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great unit with excellent sound. Some people may find connecting other
components to it a bit tricky but by taking a bit of time, this will not
be a problem.
 Good receiver but a little confusing January 11, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am not into the home theater stuff but do like my stereo. This receiver sounds great and the wireless PC connection prevented me from having to look for a CD player that can play MP3's. For someone not familiar with home theater, connecting this can be confusing. To me it would have been helpful if the instructions had said which connections can be used for stereo components (e.g., I ended up with the CD changer connected via the TV audio input). The receiver does sound great though and has some nice (but also confusing) set-up items.
Mighty Mite Measures Up! December 18, 2006
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
Phew -- of all things I needed over the busy holiday weekend -- my beloved old NAD "front" power amp lost a channel. I know that this means a two to three hundred dollar repair bill, so I decided it was time to pop for a modern, gulp, home theater receiver. Now you must understand -- I was an early adopter of a home theater setup way back when a/v receivers were regarded as devices incapable of producing superior sound. So I had a big NAD amp for the front two channels, a small NAD amp for the rear two, an NAD tuner for AM/FM, and a Sony Dolby Pro decoder to pull it all together. But fast forward to the present. The NAD dies, I had just laid out major coin for car repairs, and I wanted good sound but I didn't want to spend a fortune. I looked at the Panasonic digital receiver but discovered it didn't have a single pair of outputs for recording off radio, say. No good. Still I liked the idea of the "digital" amp -- as Jessica Simpleton says, "I totally don't know what that means, but I know I want it." These days digital amp means a small unit with low power requirements. Then I found out that JVC has the digital technology, in this extremely compact and attractive receiver. I read somewhat mixed reviews of the receiver online but decided to take a flyer, based on the i/o options, digital amp, looks, and price. Am I glad I did! What am amazing little receiver! The main gripes I read online about the JVC receivers concern their tendency to run hot -- yeah, the box gets warm, and you wouldn't want to park your beer or a dish of ice cream next to the vents on the left of the receiver, but it doesn't get any warmer than my old NADs did -- and its built-in fan is much quieter than the old outboard fan I installed to keep the NADs cool. I was somewhat put off by the high distortion spec at the rated power (0.9%), but apparently there's something about digital amps that causes high distortion specs the way the power is rated. Suffice it to say, this receiver puts out GREAT sound and GOBS of it in my medium-sized listening room. I haven't heard the slightest hint of distortion. And the pint-sized prodigy seems to be able to do it all day without shutting down. Really, I am a semi-pro musician with years of listening experience, and I think this JVC puts out spectacular sound. Great imaging, great bass, great everything. All coming from a little receiver about half the height of conventional units, with a sleek design that Bang & Olufsen would be proud of. (The picture doesn't do the unit justice; when you turn the receiver on, a blue band lights up above the display -- sexy!) What's more -- no house lights dim! That's because this machine uses just 150 watts, or less than half the power my old monster rig used -- speak about a win-win situation! Otherwise the amp has a nice delay so there are no ugly speaker pops when you turn the unit on. And the receiver keeps its memory settings if the unit is unplugged. One little feature JVC missed: the unit has a sleep timer so you can nod off to music, but there's no clock or alarm clock function. Phooey. Finally there are a number of features here I haven't tried, including the ability to play wireless signals from your computer. Next computer! Meanwhile I am enjoying this wonderful sound, and I just hope my neighbors will show patience and charity as I give this baby a workout. Well done, JVC!
I am updating this review after living with the receiver for a few weeks. I LOVE THIS RECEIVER!!! You may have seen Sony ads in which they say their flat-screen monitor is the first TV your wife will actually like. Well, guys, this JVC may be the first home theater receiver your wife will like. Can such a little box put out sound as good as conventional behemoth receivers costing twice as much and measuring twice the size? It sure can. I can't get over how good this little receiver's sound is. The bass is tight and full. The midrange is so detailed I'm hearing stuff I've never heard before. Transients are effortless, and percussive effects pack more punch and power (not to mention an armload of alliteration!) The imaging is so precise and stable I don't need a center channel speaker! I think the tuner performance is fine as well, comparing favorably with my beloved old NAD separate. My point is -- anybody considering a new receiver should insist on one that incorporates digital amplifier technology, like this JVC. You'll enjoy spectacular sound, your wife will love the compact design -- and you'll both appreciate saving money on electricity every month!
I'm back again two months after purchase. I just read a sniffy article on digital amps from some high-end reviewer claiming that poorly designed units can suffer from excessive harmonic distortion or introduce other unwelcome coloration into the signal. As it happens, I just had the chance to hear the CBS Orchestra live at the Letterman show, and I can certify that the sound of the band I hear at home at night is EXACTLY what I heard live at the show. This is a SUPERB sounding receiver, and if the quite tangible benefits of digital amplification appeal to you -- compact size, reduced power consumption -- I urge you to give this JVC a try. You will NOT be disappointed! (And NO, I don't work for JVC, nor was I even aware of digital amps before I was tasked with replacing my ancient home theater rig...)
I'm back again in April with a new laptop -- and a chance to try the USB Wireless feature on the receiver. It works like a champ! Just plug the little transmitter into a spare USB port. Two lights come on. Turn on the receiver and flip the "Learn ID" switch; then hold the ID button on the transmitter until the L and R indicators light up on the receiver. Then select "USB Wireless" as the source on the receiver, and voila -- glorious PC sound blasting out of your home theater setup. Ex-cellent!
Great Receiver, does run hot, but you'll love this unit September 28, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
It does run hot, with only side vents, none on the top, but the smaller package is the likely culprit.
The wireless USB is great, saves me from using a 25ft Toslink from the PC.
Setup was fairly simple but I did run into issues with the mixing of digital inputs and Analog. I spent several hours trying to get it set up, then called JVC. Support was only open during regular business hours, but within 5 minutes had me up and running. The manual could use some greater detail, seems to be written from the standpoint of someone who is totally familar with the unit, not a first time user.
Having said all that I still recomend the unit if: you don't put it in an enclosed cabinet, and you need the wireless usb (or can use USB cable too!)
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