JVC TH-L1 Has Anybody Got One

[crankyjimmy]

I'm looking for a Home Cinema Kit with HDMI switching, and i've just come across this JVC TH-L1, http://jvc.co.uk/product.php?id=TH-L1E&catid=15&sub=feature#table, but i have not heard anything about it, has anybody got an opinion on it, looks a little weak on sound, but lots of inputs and outputs.

 

[RMGEE]

I would also like to know a bit more about this, it looks like a nice piece of kit and would be really useful to me with HDMI, component and optical inputs.

The only real info I've found is this http://www.jvcgate.co.uk

Rich.

 

[BartS]

Guys

this product only just out so not so many end-user reviews are out there.
www.jvcgate.co.uk is currently your best gateway to get more info on the product.

We'd love to hear any first-hand reviews from all you gamers in particular!

 

[RMGEE]

I've found a couple of places that sell it:

digital-point.co.uk £224.00 delivered but I've never heard of them.
http://www.digital-point.co.uk/model.php?ID=2948&source=kelkoo

electricaldiscountuk.co.uk £257.99 + £3.99 delivery
http://www.electricaldiscountuk.co....68&PHPSESSID=0f2cb633f693d3fd91b68d8bf3b8b8f7

I'm really tempted but I'm not sure about the sound output (360w), my current DVD surround has 750w but I never have it turned up that loud so will 360w be enough for a 4 x 5 meter living room ?

Has anyone used digital-point before, if so are they ok ?

Rich.

 

[droid2000]

I've found a couple of places that sell it:

digital-point.co.uk £224.00 delivered but I've never heard of them.
http://www.digital-point.co.uk/model.php?ID=2948&source=kelkoo

I've noticed that this model has a D at the end of its model name.

I saw this somewhere else (cant remember where though, sorry). they were showing both this and a model without a D. the D model was cheaper. not sure if there is any difference though, and i cant find any reference on any JVC sites

 

[droid2000]

Im also very interested in this. I was thinking of getting the Sony HT-SF1100 but i discovered today that the HDMI pass-thru only supports up to 1080i. Whilst this is not an issue currently, im thinking of the future.

 

[RMGEE]

Just found a JVC press release, it has a better description and better list of specs

http://www.jvc-me.com/pressReleasesDetail.asp?id=34

Rich.

 

[leeb]

Good link Rich G.

Certainly looks promising as a small, low powered surround solution which is exactly what I'd need.
Would go very well with my Panasonic PX70 plasma. If only I wasn't skint now after buying said plasma...

 

[xenon]

I'd be really interested to know if this unit can process multi-channel PCM via the HMDI socket. Any ideas?

 

[d4v34]

Take a look at this link (it's in French unfortunately). It shows a series of images with one of the rear panel showing it's actively cooled.
Can anyone see the specified 2 x component in and 1 out? Maybe they're on the other side of the speaker spring terminals.
Anyway here's that link:
http://www.giiks.com/?2007/03/27/519-photos-du-home-cinema-jvc-th-l1

 

[RMGEE]

Has anyone got anymore news / reviews on this, I am really tempted to get one but want some more info first.

I've just noticed that dabs.com have starting to sell it (not instock yet)

http://www.dabs.com/productview.asp...lectedId=11222&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11222

Rich

 

[hessian]

The subwoofer does not look up to much...

Type: 16cm Cone x 1, Bass-Reflex
Frequency Range 30Hz - 1.5kHz
Dimensions (W x H x D): (mm) 266 x 270 x 157
Weight: (kg) 2.9

 

[aaronm13]

That looks like a serious nice piece of kit and is making me change my mind yet again.Really would like to read a review first too as the total power of 360W bothers me a bit but I live in an apartment so obviously cant have it overly loud either.Decisions,decisions,decisions.

 

[Mec]

For those interested Amazon are now listing it, but it's a marketplace seller

http://www.amazon.co.uk/JVC-TH-L-Home-Audio-System/dp/B000P8F65G/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt/202-2127954-3221436

Also electricaldiscountuk.co.uk are now doing it for £229.99

 

[RMGEE]

I'm really tempted at that price just wish there were a few reviews for it.

 

[russd1978]

£223.90 delivered from here -

http://www.digital-point.co.uk/model.php?ID=2929

or

http://www.avcdirect.co.uk/showprod...pid=THL1&SID=57a45c77e07fe1f14b5129e337896de5

 

[almightygoodgod]

anybody actually got one of these yet?

It is now the turn of my sound system to be upgraded and was looking at this. I have a relatively small living room so loudness isn't really a problem.

 

[crankyjimmy]

Empiredirect now have these in stock, £239-99, a bit more than some other places, but at least Empire are fairly reputable, so come on somebody take the plunge and buy one, let all of us other chickens know if it's good , bad , or just ok

 

[crankyjimmy]

Not much info on Empire site, but are in stock http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/content/products/details/index~modelcode~JVC-THL1.htm

 

[almightygoodgod]

anybody?

 

[THERINGMASTA]

I'm not familiar with this system -

The setup i need is that i can plug in my ps3 as well as xbox 360, dvd player, and sky digital and simply switch between them with the remote with the sound from the chosen source being outputted through the speakers and the picture being outputted by the tv.

Is this product suitable?


and has anybody found a review for this system yet?

 

[kustard]

Haha, someone buy one please

I might just go for it anyway - Looks nice and will go great with my new PX70. Volume isn`t much of an issue as I live in a flat. Reckon it would look slick on my gloss white setup too (which is still a work in progress!)

http://www.kustard.com/plasma.jpg

 

[RMGEE]

Haha, someone buy one please

I might just go for it anyway - Looks nice and will go great with my new PX70. Volume isn`t much of an issue as I live in a flat. Reckon it would look slick on my gloss white setup too (which is still a work in progress!)

http://www.kustard.com/plasma.jpg

Nice setup, yeah it would go nice with the gloss white furniture.

Go on buy it, you know you want to

Rich.

 

[cobbler]

I've just ordered one of these from Dabs, with the £20 voucher it worked out not that much more than the other places and I trust dabs more. It said 3-5 days for delivery so I can post some thoughts and pictures when it arrives. Bear in mind I'm not much of an audiophile so my thoughts may be limited to something like "yep, it sounds great" or "sounds like a pile of poo (if poo made a sound)."

I was after an HDMI switch box anyway (as I only have 1 on my TV) so hopefully this should take care of that problem as well as handle the audio from everything I own. Just hope it sounds OK but it's only for a small room so should be OK.

 

[russquk]

Thank god you have ordered one,i have held out buying one for now because of lack of reviews,hope to hear your views soon.