JVC intros new "made for iPod" stereos

JVC announced a new line of home stereos and "boomboxes" today (set for release this month and next) -- not all that remarkable expect for the fact that each sport the coveted "Made for iPod" desgnation. The NX-PS1 (seen above) is the top-of-the-line model, though still on the low-end comparatively speaking, running just $249.95. It'll give you 10 watts per channel with a 30-watt amplifier for the powered subwoofer, and includes USB Host support for use with non-iPod DAPs as well as JVC's USB Audio function for connecting the stereo to a PC or Mac. Taking things down a bit, we've got the RA-P10 (peep after the break), a clock radio-type unit with four watts per channel, an iPod dock, blue backlit display, and a room thermometer, all for $129.95, as well as the $199.95 UX-EP25, a low profile system "about the size of a small laptop computer," also with USB Host and USB Audio support. And for those less concerned with style, the $99.95 RC-EZ38 (last one after the break) should fit the bill -- it's also the only one of the four with a cassette deck (sometimes you just gotta let go, JVC).

[_habit_ @ Sep 19th 2006 4:40PM]

If these are low-end, what MP3 player speakers are mid-high or high end?

[blackout @ Sep 19th 2006 4:44PM]

try the ipod hi-fi or the bose dock

both of those are higher end.

[zoara @ Sep 20th 2006 7:53AM]

Blackout,

Don't know if the one I heard was busted, but the only iPod HiFi I've heard (at an Applestore) sounded pretty awful.

[Tek @ Sep 19th 2006 4:50PM]

It says it has an auxiliary input, meaning I should be able to plug in my DVD Player, which equals, "I'm buying this."
The remote looks a bit awkward, but the cute cube shape and micro design make it nice for a bookshelf in the living room.

[disciple83 @ Sep 19th 2006 4:54PM]

My question is: does anyone really need a higher end system to play lower quality music? Most players have the usual 128Kbps mp3's on them, unless they are DRM'd. Wouldn't a line-in jack be more than sufficient?

[blackout @ Sep 19th 2006 5:24PM]

i have apple lossless on a few of my albums

that is pretty impressive coming from an ipod.
and really good quality when played through something halfway decent.

[bighitter @ Sep 19th 2006 5:16PM]

Looks kinda un-ergonomic to me.

[ImCowman @ Sep 19th 2006 5:30PM]

whys everything gotta be fo iPods??

hows about a stereo that works with the Sony NW-HD3??

only the best mp3 player EVER

[_habit_ @ Sep 19th 2006 5:35PM]

$300 for an iPod speaker (iPod Hi-Fi), that's pretty crazy considering a 30 Gigger goes for just $250.


I still haven't actually purchased an MP3 player yet, so I may not even get an iPod...I'm not entirely sure what I want the player to do, and have yet.

[Ralph @ Sep 19th 2006 5:49PM]

I would stick to the iHome

[Tony @ Sep 19th 2006 5:57PM]

sweet

[Ron @ Sep 19th 2006 6:28PM]

I'd rather have an net jack to stream the music of my server.

[Jack @ Sep 19th 2006 6:29PM]

No High's - No Low's � Must Be Bose!
anything is better!

[Dr. Slump @ Sep 19th 2006 6:31PM]

I just don't understand why anyone would buy one of these when for about $700 you can buy a real amp and speakers that will sound about 100 times better, and last for many years. My point is that you can plug an iPod into anything, so why not plug it into a good sound system?

[James @ Sep 19th 2006 6:42PM]

I'm surprised the product name doesn't start with a lowercase i.

[Michael Richardson @ Sep 19th 2006 7:00PM]

Very nice

[Jose @ Sep 19th 2006 7:00PM]

Not too pretty

[engadgeter @ Sep 19th 2006 7:45PM]

These are junk, Hi-Fi, Bose Soundock, are best

[Rick Lyon @ Sep 19th 2006 8:19PM]

Only the tube has a dock? I don't want a cable, I want a dock.

[kinger @ Sep 19th 2006 9:18PM]

My black iHome for my second gen iPod has seved me well for the past few years (only the iHome is less than 1 yr old). I think that these boxes arent that great as stationary speakers (with the exception of the top one) and not portable enough for that use. Until my iPod breaks im gonna stick with what i have.

[asing188 @ Sep 19th 2006 9:37PM]

Well... 50W... small size... USB host... USB audio for PC... Aux-in..... remote control.... iPod support..... they are all killer features and iPod Hi-Fi or iHome cannot compete with them... I guess they are using professional grade digital amplifier...

[Aaron @ Sep 19th 2006 10:32PM]

Hey JVC: iDon't care! Hahahaha. Ha...

Seriously, is anyone else sick of iPod accessories?

[Michael @ Sep 19th 2006 11:48PM]

I am not a square. I am not a square. I am not a square. I am not a square.

[keith waddington @ Sep 20th 2006 9:39AM]

erm, wat about zune? will it play for sure on 1 of these?


waddo
http://www.waddo.net/

[DiamondStaR @ Sep 20th 2006 9:59AM]

nice

[Billy @ Sep 20th 2006 10:28AM]

Now that's hot!

[Bill Burgess @ Sep 20th 2006 9:14PM]

I'm tired of all the damn iPod stereos. Gimme my BoomBox!!

[Abs @ Sep 22nd 2006 4:55PM]

Ipods = Brainwash

[calex @ Oct 12th 2006 9:29PM]

just do it~~!

[jane dieterlen @ Sep 30th 2007 10:10PM]

Just bought the JVC Ux EP25> It was great 'while it lasted' powers up then says Power-error. No suggestion on my manual to fix it..and online manuals so far are in 'german'..any suggestions? As it only worked for a few weeks. I think I charged my Ipod three times on it..maybe listend to it a half dozen times..."right now..im thinkin' piece of crap!"

[TH @ Apr 19th 2008 3:05AM]

jane, I just bought the ep25, and it's awesome! I too got the power error when I plugged my iPhone into it, but then I turned the iPod cable right side up (you have to align the arrows on the iPod cable with the arrow on the ep25) and it worked perfectly.