JVC reliability/ build quality

[truep]

I am thinking about buying a JVC SP55M-C for my sister. How is the build quality and reliability of JVC?

[tom66]

Re: JVC reliability/ build quality

Older, JVC-made sets: Superb, on par with Toshiba/Sharp.

Newer, rebadged sets: Pieces of overpriced crap.

[capkid]

Re: JVC reliability/ build quality

I have a 42" JVC LCD TV (about 6 years old) that works well. I also had a JVC tube TV for over 10 years that worked flawlessly until I gave it away. It doesn't seem like there are very many JVC models being manufactured anymore. As you most likely noticed, there aren't any reviews on that TV model (at least, I couldn't find any), so I wouldn't touch it. I'd personally go with a more popular brand and known decent-to-good quality set: Panasonic, LG, etc.

[tom66]

Re: JVC reliability/ build quality

I looked at the model, it's a new one. You should be aware most modern JVCs are now made by AmTRAN -- the same company that makes most modern Vizios. Therefore, expect the same mediocre build quality: superb power supply but rubbish unreliable main board.

EDIT: to confirm it, here's the manual: on page 5 it says "AmTRAN" so it's just a rebadge.

So this looks to be the equivalent Vizio http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...=baynoteSearch around $140 cheaper compared to http://www.amazon.com/electronics/dp/B00BDRDUJW with same input jacks & feature set.

JVC eat up ~$140 in margin per TV sold! Wow. No wonder rebadging is so popular.

[Burk737]

Re: JVC reliability/ build quality

I am thinking about buying a JVC SP55M-C for my sister. How is the build quality and reliability of JVC?

I know it is too late to help this person but I needed to warn anyone that was thinking of buying this tv to stay away. It is not made by JVC inside boards are labeled AmTran. My daughter's TV SP55M-C sound stopped working after her warranty was over. Parts are hard to find.