JVC LT-42P300 LCD HDTV Review - Audio |
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Published on April 20, 2009 Comment on this |
Sound Quality (6.5) We were quite pleased with the audio quality of out the JVC LT-42P300's speakers. Although not the best we've ever heard it is a major step up from what we heard from the JVC LT-32P679. The audio was clear and details were easy to hear. If you're an audiophile you likely won't be happy with it, but for most buyers the built-in speakers will be just fine. Surround Sound (2.0) Unlike most HDTVs that have a single surround sound on/off switch the JVC LT-42P300 actually offers several different surround sound options, including Movie, Music and News. Using the Movie mode we noticed that the sound volume dropped significantly, but other than that we saw no significant difference. Certainly nothing we would actually call real surround sound. As with most HDTVs we recommend you invest in even a cheap set of surround sound speakers rather than use the JVC LT-42P300's simulated surround feature. Maximum Volume (8.26) We measured the JVC LT-42P300's maximum volume at 82.6 decibels, which is just about exactly average for an HDTV. Frankly anyone who needs the HDTV turned up this loud has either lost their hearing or will lose it soon, but it's nice to know you can deafen your friends/family at need.
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• Above average sound quality from built-in speakers
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