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JVC KD-LH1150

Key Features:
detachable, fold-down face 3-D Dot Matrix display with 1,728 color combinations
blue illuminated trim ring (selectable on, off, or pulse) rotary control for ease of operation
HS-IIIi tuner 18 FM/6 AM presets station naming
plays CD-Rs/CD-RWs direct track access (tracks 1-12)
Intelli-EQ (iEQ) 7-band equalizer
CD/MP3 changer controls CD Text gold-plated
4-volt front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs
low-pass filter on sub output (50/80/115 Hz) with level control (0-12) optional
auxiliary input keychain
wireless remote
clock
19 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels
CD frequency response 5-20,000 Hz
CD signal-to-noise ratio 98 dB FM sensitivity 11.3 dBf

 

looks decent, but for another $30 or so you could get a deck that plays MP3's as well...

 

I might be able to get it for 100$ CDN, so that's 80 US$

 

ok, nevermind, that's an awesome deal, wish I had the cash for you to hook me up with one...

 

Yeah... but he only has 1

But overall, it's a good deck right? It's more the 3 pre-out that attract me, cause I've got 2 amps. 1 for the sub, and 1 for the components.

 

Honestly, I've had a JVC, and I was unimpressed. I'd take a kenwood, Alpine or Pioneer over them any day of the week.

JVC is an OK deck I guess, if you're on a budget.

 

^exactly, and unfortunately lots of us are

 

Well... I currently have a Kenwood KDC-222S

 

I agree.... 10 yers ago JVC was the best, up with Alpine, but over the past 6 years the products have not been all that remarkable. I am all about Alpine and Kenwood decks.

 

I had 2 Alpine and would never but one again. (Skipping...) I have a JVC now and the deck is awesome. Plays MP3s however and that's all I listen too... but have had Sony, Pioneer, and Kenwood and the JVC I have now is just as nice as any I have had...

 

Word of advice to all: your Head Unit (CD player, DVD player, tape deck, changer) is the most vital part of your system. Usually, when someone comes to me with less than 500 dollars for a system I tell them to spend that much on a HU, and save up for the rest. The HU is VITAL. look for 4 volt pre-outs, any features you like, but make sure you don't get low end, low end breaks, skips, sounds bad and is very unreliable.

 

i agree w/sassmaster. the head unit is like your receiver at home. it's the item you will use all the time & it needs to be flexible enuff to run your system. i have an Alpine cd-9825 in the 03 evo & i got it for $199. has 3 4 volt preouts & you can blackout the display for cleaner power/sound. not bad. 40 bucks more gets you cd-9827 which has a remote. On low dollar decks, Alpine & Pioneer are the only way to go.







not sure if you're interested, but i have a 3 year old Clarion Pro Audio DX-515 w/ remote, face case, & cd changer for sale. $125 shipped!

 

I have the Alpine CDA 9833 and anyone that thinks that a JVC is better is IMO crazy (no offense ). I used to own JVC back when I first started into car audio about 10 years ago. I really do think that they were a better brand back then, but now when I look at there new stuff, it is all the same as it was 10 years ago with a new face. The sound quality has been left that same, 10 years ago it was awesome, but compared to new hi-end decks it is simply medeocre. JVC is a good brand... Just not the Benchmark in the HU industry that is the high-end (Alpine, Kenwood Excelon, & Pioneer). Just my .02

 

my thoughts exactly. even their home audio dropped off the planet around that time. they are perfect for Joe & Jane Consumer & that's it.

 

Alright... I took all your opinions in consideration, but decided to get it anyway. I mean... for 100$ CDN, I couldn't pass that

Anyhow... I hooked it up yesterday, and what a difference. My Kenwood sounds like Ashley Simpson compared to that JVC unit. The sound is much nicer, the features are awesome (compared to my Kenwood). So far I don't have any skipping issue and I did take some pretty bumpy roads

Then again, my Kenwood wasn't from their top-end line, so you guys might still be right when it comes down to Money-Money/Quality-Quality comparison.