JVC sake-soaked EX-A10 home-theater system now available
JVC sake-soaked EX-A10 home-theater system now available
But the JVC EX-A10 has a couple of important distinguishing features from its predecessors. First, and likely the most important to the sound quality, is that the EX-A10's speakers utilize a two-way design (woofer and tweeter), which should offer a greater dynamic range compared to the one-way (woofer-only) speakers of the EX-A1. The new system also offers more than double the power of the EX-A1, as well as some of JVC's latest audio processing options. Otherwise, you'll get the standard HTIB features, including Dolby/DTS decoding, DVD video and DVD-Audio playback, and MP3 and WMA CD compatibility, all of which are wrapped up in a slick-looking two-component system.
Given the JVC EX-A10's luxury price tag, we're surprised to see the lack of an HDMI output, but the presence of analog and digital audio inputs means you'll be able to connect your iPod (or just about any other A/V device) to the diminutive system. Of course, it's the sake-soaked speakers that are the star of the show--and the reason for the premium price tag. We'll let you know if they live up to the hype when we review the EX-A10 in the weeks ahead.