JVC TH-WT301B Soundstage

monkey · 15-12-2014, 23:03

Hi
Just wondering if anyone has this. Looking to use as dab radio and pc speakers.
It looks like it's currys exclusive, but they don't have a picture of the unit from the back. Does it have any analog audio inputs too?
The specs seem good for the price but is it any good?

Chris Frost · 15-12-2014, 23:26

Look up the manual on the JVC web site. I just did. It's there. You'll be happy you did

monkey · 16-12-2014, 10:13

Can u send a link to the manual as I couldn't find it!

chrisjr · 16-12-2014, 10:20

Go to the JVC website (jvc.co.uk) click the "Support Centre" link at the top of the page then "Product Support & Downloads" and then enter the model number in the search box.

Sibeber · 16-12-2014, 11:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisjr

Go to the JVC website (jvc.co.uk) click the "Support Centre" link at the top of the page then "Product Support & Downloads" and then enter the model number in the search box.

I couldn't find it also ...are you trying to tell us it's cheap tat badged up as JVC ?

chrisjr · 16-12-2014, 11:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sibeber

I couldn't find it also ...are you trying to tell us it's cheap tat badged up as JVC ?

Not sure where you got that impression from based on what I posted???

Anyway when you do get to the manual the first thing that appears is a large font statement from JVC themselves about the device

Quote:

This JVC Soundbar was supplied to Dixons/Currys under an exclusive Sales and
Support Agreement. This exclusive agreement covers all product support and service.
All requests for support, spares and technical information should be directed to Dixons/Currys Customer Services Department.

Which implies that JVC don't really want much to do with it even though they made it.

Deacon1972 · 16-12-2014, 11:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sibeber

I couldn't find it also ...are you trying to tell us it's cheap tat badged up as JVC ?

Are you interested in buying one as well?

http://uk.jvc-service.net/public/doc...odel=TH-WT301B

Sibeber · 16-12-2014, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisjr

Not sure where you got that impression from based on what I posted???

Anyway when you do get to the manual the first thing that appears is a large font statement from JVC themselves about the device

Which implies that JVC don't really want much to do with it even though they made it.

Apologies but when I pasted the model number in the search section of the JVC
website it came up as not known.Thanks for your help.

Sibeber · 16-12-2014, 12:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deacon1972

Are you interested in buying one as well?

http://uk.jvc-service.net/public/doc...odel=TH-WT301B

Thanks for this ..I pasted the model number in the JVC website search section as it came up as not known ..clearly I had put it in the wrong search section

chrisjr · 16-12-2014, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sibeber

Apologies but when I pasted the model number in the search section of the JVC
website it came up as not known.Thanks for your help.

There is a Search box at the top of the home page and that one will certainly tell you it doesn't exist. But if you go to the Support Centre and then the Downloads page there is a product search box in the middle of the page that does find it.

monkey · 16-12-2014, 19:04

Thanks for the link. The specs fit the bill, I'll go to currys and check out if it sounds any good!

1andrew1 · 18-12-2014, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisjr

Which implies that JVC don't really want much to do with it even though they made it.

I suspect that JVC did not make it and just licensed their brand to Currys as they do for their TVs.

Nigel Goodwin · 18-12-2014, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I suspect that JVC did not make it and just licensed their brand to Currys as they do for their TVs.

JVC pulled out of the UK a few years back, and Comet bought the rights to the name - and we all know how well that went

But even back before then JVC often just 'bought-in' and badged equipment.

Anything remotely recent is likely to be nothing whatsoever to do with JVC though, interesting to hear that Currys have the name now - I'd not paid much attention lately

1andrew1 · 18-12-2014, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

JVC pulled out of the UK a few years back, and Comet bought the rights to the name - and we all know how well that went

But even back before then JVC often just 'bought-in' and badged equipment.

Anything remotely recent is likely to be nothing whatsoever to do with JVC though, interesting to hear that Currys have the name now - I'd not paid much attention lately

JVC just licensed the name to Comet and now Currys for a limited range of TV and related products. JVC itself as part of JVC Kenwood never left the UK market and still manufactures and supplies a range of projectors, headphones, car stereos and cameras.
Its UK factory closed in 2008.

Nigel Goodwin · 18-12-2014, 19:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

JVC just licensed the name to Comet and now Currys for a limited range of TV and related products. JVC itself as part of JVC Kenwood never left the UK market and still manufactures and supplies a range of projectors, headphones, car stereos and cameras.

If it makes you happy, then JVC TV pulled out of the UK

I wasn't aware of any connection to Kenwood?, who pulled out of the UK many years earlier - the Car Audio side though was separate and not affected.

Quote:

Its UK factory closed in 2008.

You mean 'assembly plant' - 'factory' implies they actually manufactured things there

1andrew1 · 19-12-2014, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

If it makes you happy, then JVC TV pulled out of the UK

It's not so much about making me happy or unhappy, just about accuracy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

I wasn't aware of any connection to Kenwood?, who pulled out of the UK many years earlier - the Car Audio side though was separate and not affected.

Again, it's unclear what you mean about pulled out, do you mean one particular product line or the whole company. But that's by the by, JVC and Kenwood merged in October 2011. http://www.jvckenwood.co.jp/en/whats/

Nigel Goodwin · 19-12-2014, 08:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Again, it's unclear what you mean about pulled out, do you mean one particular product line or the whole company.

As far as I'm aware it was the entire home audio side, in-car wasn't affected as it was run separately.

As for JVC and Kenwood 'merging' what does that mean for the UK?, they still seem to have little presence or product, and nothing I've noticed in the markets they abandoned.

1andrew1 · 20-12-2014, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

As far as I'm aware it was the entire home audio side, in-car wasn't affected as it was run separately.

As for JVC and Kenwood 'merging' what does that mean for the UK?, they still seem to have little presence or product, and nothing I've noticed in the markets they abandoned.

I think the merger of JVC and Kenwood just ensures they continue to exist. The digitisation of music and increased competition in the TV market has seen the exit of many Japanese companies from these markets and the licensing of their brands to others (eg Pioneer TVs in the Nordic countries to Dixons/Currys, Hitachi to Argos and Sharp to UMC of Slovakia).
I think what JVC Kenwood sells in the UK is pretty much its global offering. The JVC US site lists TVs but this goes to a separate site as the brand is just licensed to AmTRAN of Taiwan.

Markb1 · 04-01-2015, 14:22

Bought one of these today.......as mentioned and on the paperwork it states "distributed and warranted by DSG retail".
JVC is a trademark of JVC KENWOOD Corp,used by DSG Retail under license.

Overall its not bad,DAB and Bluetooth is are very good.....i actually bought it over the cheaper LOGIK branded item as this one had a better remote and much more inputs.....2 x optical.....2 x rca analogue and 1 x coax digital....running the tv through the optical in a bedroom is ok,could do with a bit more bass,might try an analogue connection.....overall i would say its best suited in a bedroom or as a stand alone player or with a pc,its not just as good as my main living room Panasonic Htb170 soundbar but for the price its ok.....its better than tv speakers at least.

15-12-2014, 23:03	#1
monkey Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Herts Posts: 471	JVC TH-WT301B Soundstage Hi Just wondering if anyone has this. Looking to use as dab radio and pc speakers. It looks like it's currys exclusive, but they don't have a picture of the unit from the back. Does it have any analog audio inputs too? The specs seem good for the price but is it any good?

15-12-2014, 23:26	#2
Chris Frost Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cheshire Posts: 6,462	Look up the manual on the JVC web site. I just did. It's there. You'll be happy you did

16-12-2014, 10:13	#3
monkey Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Herts Posts: 471	Can u send a link to the manual as I couldn't find it!

16-12-2014, 10:20	#4
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	Go to the JVC website (jvc.co.uk) click the "Support Centre" link at the top of the page then "Product Support & Downloads" and then enter the model number in the search box.

16-12-2014, 11:33	#5
Sibeber Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 544	Quote: Originally Posted by chrisjr Go to the JVC website (jvc.co.uk) click the "Support Centre" link at the top of the page then "Product Support & Downloads" and then enter the model number in the search box. I couldn't find it also ...are you trying to tell us it's cheap tat badged up as JVC ?

16-12-2014, 11:49	#6
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	Quote: Originally Posted by Sibeber I couldn't find it also ...are you trying to tell us it's cheap tat badged up as JVC ? Not sure where you got that impression from based on what I posted??? Anyway when you do get to the manual the first thing that appears is a large font statement from JVC themselves about the device Quote: This JVC Soundbar was supplied to Dixons/Currys under an exclusive Sales and Support Agreement. This exclusive agreement covers all product support and service. All requests for support, spares and technical information should be directed to Dixons/Currys Customer Services Department. Which implies that JVC don't really want much to do with it even though they made it.

16-12-2014, 11:58	#7
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	Quote: Originally Posted by Sibeber I couldn't find it also ...are you trying to tell us it's cheap tat badged up as JVC ? Are you interested in buying one as well? http://uk.jvc-service.net/public/doc...odel=TH-WT301B

16-12-2014, 12:37	#8
Sibeber Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 544	Quote: Originally Posted by chrisjr Not sure where you got that impression from based on what I posted??? Anyway when you do get to the manual the first thing that appears is a large font statement from JVC themselves about the device Which implies that JVC don't really want much to do with it even though they made it. Apologies but when I pasted the model number in the search section of the JVC website it came up as not known.Thanks for your help.

16-12-2014, 12:41	#9
Sibeber Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 544	Quote: Originally Posted by Deacon1972 Are you interested in buying one as well? http://uk.jvc-service.net/public/doc...odel=TH-WT301B Thanks for this ..I pasted the model number in the JVC website search section as it came up as not known ..clearly I had put it in the wrong search section

16-12-2014, 12:50	#10
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	Quote: Originally Posted by Sibeber Apologies but when I pasted the model number in the search section of the JVC website it came up as not known.Thanks for your help. There is a Search box at the top of the home page and that one will certainly tell you it doesn't exist. But if you go to the Support Centre and then the Downloads page there is a product search box in the middle of the page that does find it.

16-12-2014, 19:04	#11
monkey Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Herts Posts: 471	Thanks for the link. The specs fit the bill, I'll go to currys and check out if it sounds any good!

18-12-2014, 14:13	#12
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Quote: Originally Posted by chrisjr Which implies that JVC don't really want much to do with it even though they made it. I suspect that JVC did not make it and just licensed their brand to Currys as they do for their TVs.

18-12-2014, 14:17	#13
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by 1andrew1 I suspect that JVC did not make it and just licensed their brand to Currys as they do for their TVs. JVC pulled out of the UK a few years back, and Comet bought the rights to the name - and we all know how well that went But even back before then JVC often just 'bought-in' and badged equipment. Anything remotely recent is likely to be nothing whatsoever to do with JVC though, interesting to hear that Currys have the name now - I'd not paid much attention lately

18-12-2014, 15:55	#14
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin JVC pulled out of the UK a few years back, and Comet bought the rights to the name - and we all know how well that went But even back before then JVC often just 'bought-in' and badged equipment. Anything remotely recent is likely to be nothing whatsoever to do with JVC though, interesting to hear that Currys have the name now - I'd not paid much attention lately JVC just licensed the name to Comet and now Currys for a limited range of TV and related products. JVC itself as part of JVC Kenwood never left the UK market and still manufactures and supplies a range of projectors, headphones, car stereos and cameras. Its UK factory closed in 2008.

18-12-2014, 19:03	#15
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by 1andrew1 JVC just licensed the name to Comet and now Currys for a limited range of TV and related products. JVC itself as part of JVC Kenwood never left the UK market and still manufactures and supplies a range of projectors, headphones, car stereos and cameras. If it makes you happy, then JVC TV pulled out of the UK I wasn't aware of any connection to Kenwood?, who pulled out of the UK many years earlier - the Car Audio side though was separate and not affected. Quote: Its UK factory closed in 2008. You mean 'assembly plant' - 'factory' implies they actually manufactured things there

19-12-2014, 00:13	#16
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin If it makes you happy, then JVC TV pulled out of the UK It's not so much about making me happy or unhappy, just about accuracy. Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin I wasn't aware of any connection to Kenwood?, who pulled out of the UK many years earlier - the Car Audio side though was separate and not affected. Again, it's unclear what you mean about pulled out, do you mean one particular product line or the whole company. But that's by the by, JVC and Kenwood merged in October 2011. http://www.jvckenwood.co.jp/en/whats/

19-12-2014, 08:39	#17
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by 1andrew1 Again, it's unclear what you mean about pulled out, do you mean one particular product line or the whole company. As far as I'm aware it was the entire home audio side, in-car wasn't affected as it was run separately. As for JVC and Kenwood 'merging' what does that mean for the UK?, they still seem to have little presence or product, and nothing I've noticed in the markets they abandoned.

20-12-2014, 10:51	#18
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin As far as I'm aware it was the entire home audio side, in-car wasn't affected as it was run separately. As for JVC and Kenwood 'merging' what does that mean for the UK?, they still seem to have little presence or product, and nothing I've noticed in the markets they abandoned. I think the merger of JVC and Kenwood just ensures they continue to exist. The digitisation of music and increased competition in the TV market has seen the exit of many Japanese companies from these markets and the licensing of their brands to others (eg Pioneer TVs in the Nordic countries to Dixons/Currys, Hitachi to Argos and Sharp to UMC of Slovakia). I think what JVC Kenwood sells in the UK is pretty much its global offering. The JVC US site lists TVs but this goes to a separate site as the brand is just licensed to AmTRAN of Taiwan.

04-01-2015, 14:22	#19
Markb1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1	Bought one of these today.......as mentioned and on the paperwork it states "distributed and warranted by DSG retail". JVC is a trademark of JVC KENWOOD Corp,used by DSG Retail under license. Overall its not bad,DAB and Bluetooth is are very good.....i actually bought it over the cheaper LOGIK branded item as this one had a better remote and much more inputs.....2 x optical.....2 x rca analogue and 1 x coax digital....running the tv through the optical in a bedroom is ok,could do with a bit more bass,might try an analogue connection.....overall i would say its best suited in a bedroom or as a stand alone player or with a pc,its not just as good as my main living room Panasonic Htb170 soundbar but for the price its ok.....its better than tv speakers at least.

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