JVC KD-AVX1 Review
The JVC KD-AVX1 is new from the JVC line of EXAD multimedia mobile receivers. Delivering an impressive array of feature, the KD-AVX1 is designed to be the single-DIN solution for the mobile multimedia experience. How well does it stack up? Let’s take a look.
First Look
The JVC KD-AVX1 is a single-DIN DVD/CD receiver. Dropping the detachable, motorized slide out face, the KD-AVX1 exposes a single slot load drive that will play CD, MP3, WMA, Video CD, and DVD formats. Not only will the unit play burned CD-Rs, it will also play “-R” and “-RW” burned DVDs as well. The front face is a sweet looking gloss black with two large control button to the left, and a small, but good looking, three-inch full-color TFT screen to the right. Spaced around the perimeter are additional buttons that control secondary functions of the unit.
For low-level signal, the KD-AVX1 has front, rear, and subwoofer RCA outputs that generate a respectable 5Vrms. It also has a secondary set of RCA outputs as well as video/audio inputs and outputs to be used for external monitors, devices and cameras. The JVX KD-AVX1 also has front and rear powered speaker outputs rated to deliver 20 watts per channel using the CEA-2006 standards. In additional to having changer controls, the KD-AVX1 also has the capability to receive SIRIUS satellite radio (additional tuner box required). A multi-function wireless remote that controls completes the impressive set of features included in the JVC KD-AVX1.
Sound Quality and Performance
The sound quality and performance of the JVC KD-AVX1 was impressive. The KD-AVX1 delivered 19.89 watts, unclipped, into 4 ohms with the volume control set to 31 out of 50. At 32 on the volume, the unit delivered an impressive (although slightly clipped) 23 watts. In listening tests, I was able to comfortably use the volume control up to 33 without any audible distortion. The RCA outputs delivered a respectable 5.19 Vrms at 47 on the volume control. To adjust the KD-AVX1 so that the RCA and speaker level outputs clip at the same time requires setting the fader control to 4 out of 6 on the front and rear, respectively. This would allow an external amplifier to be used on the front speakers and the internal power of the KD-AVX1 to be used on the rear.
The sound quality matched the performance of the JVC KD-AVX1 — smooth and without artifacts. The DVD performance was stunning on an external monitor. On the unit’s 3-inch display it was, well, as good as you would expect on a 3-inch display. Having a DVD player as an MP3 decoder gives you the ultimate music changer. Even recorded at 320 Kbps, you can fit around 25 complete CDs on a single DVD. That makes listening to your music that much more easy and fun.
JVC KD-AVX1