But this is not all bass. I was surprised at how well the lyrics floated from this system, giving a good, even compromise. A complaint, though, is some of the guitars. I feel JVC should have put more definition into the mid and lowrange guitars...it almost appears more made for rap music than rock to me, but it is personal listening taste and only a small drawback considering there are two subs in this thing, not just small, regular bass speakers like some models.
As others mention, the clock is a very tiring nuisance. There is no way to turn it off, for one: with that large display at night it lights a small room like a lowpower green flashlight. Two: in less than a week, it had become SEVEN MINUTES FASTER than my alarm clock-and I had set it for compensation TWO MINUTES BEHIND to start with. It is very annoying just for the sheer fact that after putting all this work into their Giga Tube systems, JVC couldn't get their clocks to work - one of the easiest things to do, I would think.
In conclusion, it's a fine system you'll keep for a very long time without fear of finding one much better on the market. (Other than the GT90, but why spend so much more for just some more watts of boom?) This stereo is good for any room, and has a filling sound no matter what preset you have it on. If you want a stereo with crisp sound and equalization you can set your mood with, a sharp look with two twin "shotgun" GigaTubes that move air that could blow you down, and a bass that will be there whenever you want it (just crank up the separate Sub dial), then get this system. Just make sure you can afford its steep wallet killer price.
