Customer Reviews

JVC FS-7000 Executive MicroSystem

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Recently I purchased the JVC FS-V5 for the bedroom, and now I splurged on this one for my home office. I admit I prefer the styling of this unit over the FS-V5, and the wooden speaker boxes with quality speaker cable are very worthwhile.

The sound is fantastic - it is quite amazing to hear what those tiny speakers can do. The sound compares very well with my main audio system.

However, the display is not as well designed as that of the FS-V5. In addition, the clock irritates me: the display settings are NOT remembered, so each time you turn the unit on or off, your preferred settings are reset. For example, suppose you prefer only the analogue clock face when the unit is on. Turn the unit off, and then on again, and the radio frequency or cd track information is back.

Another problem is the loudness of the cd transport system - both the spinning of the cd, and the movement of the optical head is noisy. Since I tend to play my music relatively loud, it does not bug me, but the noise is definitely audible during the quiet between tracks. I would suggest that someone who prefers their music at low volume had better use headphones or buy something else (like the JVC FS-V5, whose transport is much quieter).

All in all, it does everything I want it to do, in style, and I am certainly happy with my purchase.

Just bought this from amazon.com a couple of weeks ago, and it more than meets my needs. I was disappointed to see it offered at a retail stereo store in the Boston area (Tweeters) for $50 less, and then saw it on a website (Mercata, perhaps) for nearly $100 less than what amazon is selling it for. That's disappointing. So shop around.

Sound is great. The separate bass/treble controls are much appreciated. However the unit has some minor annoyances, such as the fact that you MUST use the remote or the little button to open/close the lid. The manual says you WILL damage the lid's mechanism if you close it manually (by pushing on it)... even though manually closing it seems to work, but who wants to risk a $300+ investment? Also, the unit gets VERY warm, even when shut off but still plugged in. Heat is supposed to cause degradation of CD-R media (in case you're burning your own CD's from old LP's or cassettes or your own music or whatever). So even when you're NOT playing your CD's and the unit is off, it's still quite warm in the CD compartment (feel the lid, it's warm). The other minor annoyance is the stupid clock is intrusive and everytime the power's off, or the unit's unplugged, it has to be reset again. The default clock position is "on", I realize you can shut it off with the controls, but for people like my mother (who I bought this unit for) who have a bad habit of unplugging things to vacuum or whatever, it's an annoyance. Other than the above it's fine. Certainly sounds nice.

After owning the FS7000 for a couple of months, here are my conclusions that I hope will aid in your purchasing decision:

CONS: 1. Unit gets VERY hot. 2. Luminescent clock is annoying in that it does not "remember" the last display option that you selected. Also, I do not like the orange-coloured display. Mine cannot be changed. 3. CD drive is a bit loud 4. Remote's infra-red beam range and range angle is not that great: I literally have to stand in front of the 7000 to make it work via remote. Off to the side? Forget about it. Maybe mine's defective. Brand new batteries make no difference 5. The unit is quite long. Dimensionally speaking, the width and height is tiny but the length, I had problems in my cabinet with all my cables attached. Most likely not a big deal for most. 6. Only one CD

PROS: 1. Very good sound quality/clarity. Very crisp mids and highs, but does lack low-end punch. Recently purchased a subwoofer to compliment the bass, and it makes an incredible difference. Don't be fooled by the FS8000, because for the difference in price between a 7000 and 8000, you can buy a better quality sub than one that is provided with the 8000. I would definately recommend a subwoofer to "complete" the sound. 2. Aesthetically pleasing: unit's champagne colour ,cherry-wood speakers and glass lid look more expensive than it really is 3. Coolness factor. Lets face it, as with PRO #2, it looks really cool 4. Separate BASS/TREBLE controls 5. SUB output 6. No built-in cassette deck. 7. Digital/optical out provides expandibility for MD 8. Reasonable price

In conclusion, I would recommend the FS7000 for anyone looking for a small/desktop/executive system with above average sound quality. People wanting to buy this unit must first consider what the intended use is and also where. Do not expect the unit to completely fill a large space but for small to mid-size rooms, it is fine. Don't forget to try it with a sub...you will truly be impressed. I was.

This is a absolutely great system and a must for those who want to get a great office/apt music system. It's tiny size and looks are great. It absolutely beats the ridiculously priced BOSE system hand down. I heard the BOSE system in a BOSE shop and it was nowhere compared to this baby. It looks great in any place and I use it in my Tiny apartment. It has one of the best sounds I have heard on a system this size and I did do a lot of looking. I was able to get a refurbished one that made it even more incredible.

I first heard the FS- series from JVC in Florida and when birthday time came, so did an FS-2000. I immediately started a search for a suitable Sub-woofer to enhance the system. I tried a "Bass-bite" unit and was very pleased at how perfectly matched it was. Since then I have purchased several more sub's for computer's. The real plus is that JVC was on the "cutting edge" when they engineered the system with a sub-woofer output in the first place. Now you find several other brand names that are marketing the same thing with their name on it. What a neat form of flattery! The magnet structure of the speaker is as large as the mounting hole opening. As JVC has made a few changes in newer models such as the FS-7000, the basic features are maintained. The speaker has received such huge acceptance based on its performance that JVC is using it in their boom box line with unmatched performance from competitors. I have demo'd and highly recommended this unit to others for several years. I have found no other product that I would rather have invested in.

I returned mine for a couple of reason: The transport makes too much noise, especially when I listen late at night (I don't want to hear the machine, just the music); and the alarm does not allow you to set volume, so unless you remember to listen at night at the level you want to wake up to (so much for the sleep function) it may be too lound or too quiet in the morning. I found the Sony CMT-ED1 to have better sound, and to be more intelligently designed, for less money.

I used to have this, but I had to trade it in with AIWA CX-NA50, a 3-CD changer with supposedly more goodies than this little JVC(my sister suggested that I should). Now, how dearly I miss that cute, little JVC!!

I am a computer addict, and I suppose that makes me a bit more tolerant of glitches any hardware has. I must say, this JVC's "gem" is much better than the AIWA one I have. The AIWA is much more bigger, and has much bigger speakers, but the controls are hectic. I CANNOT believe that it is made(or designed) by Japanese engineers.

On the other hand, small and flashy appearance of this JVC is not just skin-deep. Easy accessibilty to controls, excellent design and great sound. I MISS YOU, JVC FS-7000. I would kill my AIWA for the JVC. Overall, I rate this as a 4 star, only because of its size. Everything else, 5+.

Within a very few minutes I had my JVC FS-7000 up and running. I was very impressed with how little space the unit takes and the quality of the sound. The manual was very easy to use and I quickly had my favorite FM stations programmed into memory.

I would highly recommend it for anyone who has very little space and wants a great sounding system.

I've had the 7000 for about a year now and would not willingly change it for any other system. I have not found any problems with the sound or with transport noise, and I really like the remote control. The wood speakers are cool and make the whole system look much nicer than the usual bookshelf setup. I know you could put together a cheaper package using a Discman and Cambridge Soundworks speakers, but I wanted an integrated clock radio/CD for the bedroom, and this one is perfect for my needs.