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JVC TH-F3 comparison

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JVC TH-F3
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JVC TH-F3
Sony HT-CT100
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Samsung HT-BD1250
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Sony HT-SS360
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LG LHB953
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LG LHB953
Price $229.99 to $499.99 $229.25 to $317.99 $349.95 to $549.97 $230.27 to $349.99 $409.00 to $529.95
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Release date March 29, 2008 May 15, 2009 June 01, 2009
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. Sony's HT-CT100 soundbar/subwoofer audio system is a phenomenal value that sounds great with movies and music. Samsung's HT-BD1250 home theater system has built-in Blu-ray, streaming media from Netflix and Pandora, and excellent audio and video quality, making it our top budget Blu-ray all-in-one system. The Sony HT-SS360 is an inexpensive home theater system with generous HDMI connectivity and satisfying sound on movies, but don't expect it to deliver with music. The LG LHB953 combines Blu-ray, tons of streaming media content, and solid AV quality into an all-in-one home theater system that scores high on the value quotient.
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Features
DVD typeDVD player
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Surround System ClassInfo unavailable3.1 channel
5.1 channel
5.1 channel
5.1 channel
Internet Streaming ServicesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNetflix
Pandora
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
CD SystemNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Surround Sound EffectsFront Surround Sound
Headphone Surround (V.S.S.)
S-FORCE Pro Surround Sound
S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Cassette SystemNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Digital Player (Recorder)MP3
PCM
WAV
WMA
Info unavailableMP3
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
RadioRadio tuner - AM/FM
None
Radio tuner - FM - 15 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 50 preset stations
ComponentsAV receiver
Speaker system
AV receiver
Speaker system
Speaker system
Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver
AV receiver
Speaker system
Speaker system
Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver
Built-in DecodersDTS decoder
Dolby Digital
Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS decoder
Dolby Digital
Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital
DTS-HD decoder
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS decoder
Dolby Digital
Dolby Pro Logic II
Info unavailable
DVDDVD player - PAL
- NTSC
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Sound EffectsActive Hyper-Bass PRO
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Sound Output ModeStereo
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Product DescriptionJVC TH F3 - Home theater system
Sony HT CT100 - Home theater system - 3.1 channel
Samsung HT BD1250 - Home theater system - 5.1 channel
Sony HT SS360 - Home theater system - 5.1 channel
LG LHB953 - Home theater system - 5.1 channel
Remote ControlUniversal remote control - Infrared
Info unavailableUniversal remote control
Universal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control
Supported Digital Video StandardsASF
DivX
MPEG-1
MPEG-2
MPEG-4
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
BD ProfilesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableProfile 2.0 (BD-Live)
Profile 1.1 (Bonus View)
ComponentsAV receiver
Speaker system
AV receiver
Speaker system
Speaker system
Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver
AV receiver
Speaker system
Speaker system
Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver
Output Power350 Watt
250 Watt
1000 Watt
1000 Watt
1000 Watt
MicrophoneNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Product TypeHome theater system
Home theater system
Home theater system
Home theater system
Home theater system
HeadphonesNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Speaker(s)2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - 50 Watt - 80 - 20000 Hz
1 x Subwoofer - External - 150 Watt - 30 - 200 Hz
Info unavailable4 x Satellite speaker
1 x Center channel speaker
1 x Subwoofer
2 x Right/left channel speaker - External
2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External
1 x Center channel speaker - External
1 x Subwoofer - External
4 x Satellite speaker - External
1 x Subwoofer - External
1 x Center channel speaker - External
MD SystemNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
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$229.99
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$269.99
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$299.99
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$299.99
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$499.99
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$479.99
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$499.99
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Amazon.com
$230.27
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$349.99
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$349.99
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$529.95
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