JVC RX-D205S 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver with USB PC Link and Game Mode, Silver
- 770-watt 7.1-channel home theater receiver (110 watts x 7) with hybrid feedback digital amplifier
- Built-in decoding for Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx formats
- USB port connects to Mac or PC for music streaming; Game mode with RPG, sport, action, and night settings
- Digital acoustics processor (DAP) simulates conditions in live venues; virtual surround back function
- 3 digital audio inputs (2 optical and 1 coaxial), 2 component inputs, and 3 S-video inputs; 2-year warranty
Product Description
JVC RXD205S Home Theater Receiver with USB PC Link and Game ModeAmazon.com Product Description
Surround speakers don’t amount to much without a quality receiver, and this JVC 7.1-channel model plays the role perfectly. Equipped with a full complement of surround decoders, including Dolby Digital EX, DTS (ES, Neo:6, and 96/24), and Dolby Pro Logic (II and IIx)–the receiver breathes life into home theater audio, delivering spectacularly crisp, explosive sou… More >>
JVC RX-D205S 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver with USB PC Link and Game Mode, Silver
Posted in 
Tags:
I have owned this receiver for over a year and have been trying to isolate why it would turn off during movies during high volume scenes (the same scenes every time they are played). Basically the receiver is overloaded! JVC support is no help, they suggested that the speakers might be bad. I replaced my old speakers with 5 New Yamaha speakers all rated at 150W and a Yamaha powered subwoofer and replaced all the speaker wires. SAME PROBLEM! Searching the WEB I found a couple of other people who had the same problem with JVC receivers. I finally solved the problem by replacing the JVC receiver with a Yamaha RX-V361BL. All the movies now play at any volume perfectly.
Rating: 2 / 5
I was looking at the entire series of JVC receivers, the 205, 211, 302, 411 and 702. I almost got a 211 but I noticed the speaker wire connectors on the back are the cheap push in clamps. Those tend to break off bits of
wire and cause short circuits. The 702 uses the good screw down connectors. The 402 uses half of each! I strongly suggest you go to [...], click on support, enter the model number and download the owners manual before buying. The description on Amazon only scratches the surface. Otherwise these look like good electronics although I would get a lower end model since they will all shortly be obsolete.
Rating: 3 / 5
I’ve had my RX-D201S continuously powered on for the last six months, and it still works. The unit does get very warm. The USB connection has worked great from day one, and that is why I bought this unit. A paid $168.00 (shipping included), and I thought it was a good price, since a good USB sound card will cost that much itself.
The only problem I’ve had is that a small amount of noise (clicks & pops) is generated over the USB connection. The noise only occurs when playing 44.1khz audio (most all CD & Mp3-not music video or movies) through USB. This could be a fault with the unit or my laptop. I’d like to ask JVC customer support about it, but JVC does not seem to offer customer support, as none of my emails were answered.
Bottom Line: You won’t mistake this unit for one that costs $300+
Rating: 3 / 5
I originally bought the 401 but exchanged it for the 205 as the 401 was much too complicated for my purposes. I also found that the HDMIs on the 401 are for convience (fewer cables) and does not make any noticable improvements over component connects. When I up-grade to HD-DVD I can still run an HDMI into my LCD-HDTV with a digital audio out to the 205. The 205 does not have all the extra features of the 401 but it performs just as well. I use the 205 for surround in my bedroom driving 7 JBL sats and sub. It doesn’t seem to have quite the power of my living room Panny XR55 (driving big athenas and sunfire sub) but it still does the job remarkably well. I do think it’s more attractive than the panny, more compact and costs less. It gets warm but so did the 401. The remote is small but I had planned to buy a Harmony universal anyway so it was a non issue.
Rating: 4 / 5
I am using the unit for audio applications, not home theater (which I may try later). The receiver drives my Klipsch speakers providing a sound that is very distinct and yet without sharp edges. All members of my critical-eared family love the sound. The direction connection via USB works wonderfully with my Digital Juke Box (MediaMonkey). This important feature is not available in most competitive products. In fact, I was so happy with this product that within two weeks I bought a second one for another room.
I like the surround sound generated through DSP for 2 channel stereo recordings. The product has a ton of features. It takes some time to read the manual but it is mostly clear. There are so many different environments in which this product may be used that setting it up properly will take more than 5 minutes. But the large number of setup options (a good thing) makes this unavoidable. The setup procedure is implemented fairly well.
The value one receives for this modestly priced product is incredible. JVC has done a great job.
Rating: 5 / 5