The JVC TH-F3 is a compact home theater system that operates on a "Virtual Surround" concept, using two speakers (and a powered subwoofer) to simulate the effect of a proper surround system. It features a 1080p upconverting DVD player, an Ipod dock and USB input, as well an AM/FM tuner and the ability to view media such as MPEG, JPEG, DivX, MP3 and WMA. The system features digital-in and analog-in inputs, and has a built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoder.

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JVC TH-F3
MSRP $499.00
Release date March, 2008
Brand JVC
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Small footprint
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Includes DVD player
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Plays a variety of digital audio and video
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Very limited audio connectivity
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Confusing interface for digital media playback
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Poor sub-woofer
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Virtual surround doesn't work very well
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Not all digital video and audio files will be recognized and able to be played
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Features

  • 350 watts
  • Progressive scan DVD player capable of upconverting to 720p, 1080i and 1080p
  • Ipod dock
  • USB input
  • DD, DTS and Pro Logic II
  • Capable of playing MPEG, JPEG, DivX, MP3 and WMA media
  • AM/FM tuner
  • Alarm clock
  • Connections: 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio input (optical) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Front, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Front

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JVC TH-F3

• JVC COMPANY OF - Multi-Media Sound System (THF3)

• TH-F3 Home Theater System

UPC: 046838033278

MPN: THF3

Competitors

LG LHB953

LG LHB953

MSRP  $549.99    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • AM/FM tuner
  • iPod dock
  • Blu-ray player - plays the latest high definition optical media, backwards compatible with DVDs
Cons
  • speakers need stands
  • not easy to wall mount speakers
  • not as versatile as independent system components, eg/ dedicated Blu-ray player, A/V receiver, etc...
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Denon DHT-589BA

Denon DHT-589BA

MSRP  $499.00    Released  August, 2008
Pros
  • decent receiver - retails alone at $300
  • affordable price
  • 2-year limited warranty
Cons
  • iPod dock is sold separately, and is very expensive
  • takes the fun out of building your own system
  • need to buy speaker stands
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1 review
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Pros

  • Small footprint
  • Includes DVD player
  • Plays a variety of digital audio and video

Cons

  • Very limited audio connectivity
  • Confusing interface for digital media playback
  • Poor sub-woofer
  • Virtual surround doesn't work very well
  • Not all digital video and audio files will be recognized and able to be played

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This product is also known as:

TH, F, 3, THF, F3, THF3