JVC Stereo & Home Theater Systems

The Bottom Line: While it's got an attractive design, the JVC TH-F3's high price and dearth of extra features make it hard to recommend.

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, DVD player, CD ( PAL ), DVD ( NTSC ), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-Audio, Stereo, 50 Watt, 150 Watt, 350 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

The Bottom Line: If you can look past its high price--and some annoying shortcomings--the JVC DD-3 Sophisti offers elegant styling and pretty good sound for its size.

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD player / radio tuner, DVD player, CD ( PAL ), DVD, CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, Surround Sound, 120 Watt, 30 Watt, 220 Watt, Remote control (Infrared)

The Bottom Line: The JVC UX-G70 offers especially attractive features and sounds good enough to keep your bedroom or den rocking.

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, 240 Watt, Remote control

The Bottom Line: The elegantly designed JVC EX-A10 delivers rich sound for movies and music without taking over your entire room.

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, 50 Watt, Remote control (Infrared)

The Bottom Line: The JVC FS-GD7 minisystem incorporates a five-disc DVD/CD changer and can double as a USB multimedia speaker system--we just wish it sounded better.

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, 180 Watt, Digital graphic -, Remote control (Infrared)

The Bottom Line: The JVC EX-A1 is a beautifully executed audio system that reaches beyond the mundane stylings of typical home-theater-in-a-box fare.

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, 60 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

The Bottom Line: JVC's TH-M505 looks great but offers only mediocre sound quality.

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD changer / AV receiver, DVD changer, CD ( NTSC ), DVD, CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, Video CD, DVD-Audio, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

The Bottom Line: This midpriced home-theater system offers a rare combination of high style, compact dimensions, and powerful sound.

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD changer / AV receiver, DVD changer, CD, DVD, CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD-R, Video CD, Surround Sound, 120 Watt, 500 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared), 15.7 in x 15.2 in x 3.3 in

The Bottom Line: Choose this shelf system if you like its tall, slender, aluminum speakers.

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, 30 Watt, Remote control (Infrared), Silver, 11.8 in x 8.5 in x 3 in

Specs: Micro system, Stereo, 70 Watt, Remote control (Infrared)