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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.

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.

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.