JVC Japan has announced the launch in early July of its new UX-GM77, a micro component system which supports a wide wide array of media, including a CD player, MD player and USB connection. So, it appears that the Mini Disc isn't dead yet .

The system also features 2GB of built-in memory, 2x 20W power amplifier, a dock for the JVC's Alneo V series of portable multimedia player and supports the most common formats such as MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC audio files.

JVC plans to release it in black or white color at $470.

JVC aims the low-cost market with the launch of their new HP-S150 headphones in Japan in early July. Priced at $20 these headphones seem to be a good deal. There is not much to say about them except that they come in four colors (blue, black, red and white) and weight 68g.

Specifications:
► Frequency response: 12Hz ~ 23kHz
► Nominal impedance: 32Ω
► Sensitivity: 105dB/mW
► Power handling: 500mW

JVC has introduced a couple of versatile HD video recorders, called the DR-HX500 and DR-HX250. Both models combine a HDD in 500GB capacity or 250GB along with a DVD burner and a VHS recorder. They also feature digital/anolog tuners that allows the recording of 2 programs simultaneously, EPG support, HDMI v1.2a with CEC, S-video and composite outputs, and two remote controls.

No release date was announced, but prices (converted from yen) are $890 for the 500Gb model and $710 for the 250Gb model.

JVC Japan (Victor) has announced a new pair of bookshelf speakers, the SX-M3 where the M3 stands for Music, Magnesium and Mechanical Base Mount. As said before both tweeter and medium drivers employ magnesium in their construction. The cabinet is made up of cherry wood veneer and to reduce vibration, the engineers added a cast-iron base with three foot along with a trapezoidal cabinet structure.

The SX-M3 are available in Japan for $950 per speaker, so if you want to listen stereo music, you have to buy a pair...

Specifications:
► Frequency response: 50Hz ~ 65kHz
► Nominal impedance: 6Ω
► Sensitivity: 88dB/mW
► Power handling: 120W

Amazon.co.uk has recently listed for pre-order, a new 5.1 home theater system from JVC, the TH-G30. This system comprises a progressive scan DVD receiver, five speakers and a subwoofer which provide 1000 watts of total power output. In addition, the receiver has 1080p-compatible HDMI output and up-conversion capability.

The TH-G40 and TH-G50 systems comes with an iPod dock and the "Made for iPod" compliance, and they are due to hit the shelves in the next weeks.

JVC will introduce this month a new high-end model to its line of Bi-METAL in-ear canal headphones. The JVC HA-SX500 achieves high-quality sound by employing JVC’s original Bi-METAL structure and a new large 16mm neodymium driver unit, offering greater power handling and sensitivity. The Bi-METAL structure is designed to enhance performance across the frequency range by housing the drive unit in a steel base wrapped in a high-specific-gravity brass ring to eliminate vibration and energy loss.

The HA-SX500 retails for $79.95 and includes three different sized earbuds to ensure a perfect fit, 0.7m extension cord and a handy carrying case. In addition these headphones fold flat for easy storage and offer a plug for Apple's iPhone.

Victor (JVC) announced the launch of a compact cube-shaped stereo speaker "SP-A440" in Japan market. The SP-A440 comes in four different colors including black, silver, white and red. The compact unit which measures 61.5x 61.5x 65mm and weighs only 163g includes two drivers in each cube. These speakers delivers 2x 1.75W and incorporate two playing modes, music or home theater, the last one provides a surround sound by using time delay. The JVC SP-A440 connects to any audio source via a 3.5mm stereo jack input.

Victor aka JVC will release soon in Japan a couple of new headphones, the HP-RX900 and HP-RX700. Both are equipped by the proprietary "Sound Stabilizer" technology to ensure minimal resonance which results in high pitched sound along with deeper bass. This series adopts a large headband with outstanding wearing comfort for long listening sessions and leather ear pads. In addition the HP-RX900 features a bigger driver (50mm).

Specifications (HP-RX900):
► Frequency response: 7Hz ~ 26kHz
► Sensitivity: 106dB/mW
► Power handling: 1.5W

Specifications (HP-RX700):
► Frequency response: 10Hz ~ 22kHz
► Sensitivity: 105dB/mW
► Power handling: 1.5W

Each model is packaged with a 1.5m extension cord and a gold-plated adapter. Prices are $60 and 40$ for the HP-RX900 and the HP-RX700 respectively.

The new JVC TH-F3 home theater system offers simple set-up, high performance and connectivity options that allow it to accommodate the full range of digital home entertainment devices, all wrapped in an elegant, hi-fi component-style design.

This home theater system is a 4.1-channel system featuring a DVD receiver with HDMI output with 1080p up-conversion, USB Host, an included iPod docking station and MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG-4 ASF and DivX Ultra playback. To deliver on its simplicity promise, the TH-F3 features JVC’s front surround technology combined with a new speaker design, eliminating the need for rear speakers.

The JVC TH-F3 home theater system will be available in May at $500.00.

JVC announced two new mini systems which incorporate a built-in iPod dock. JVC’s new mini system line-up includes the MX-KC38, a powerful 220W system, and the MX-KC68, a 400W system featuring a separate subwoofer. In addition to an iPod dock, both models include JVC’s Sound Turbo for wall-shaking low frequency performance, CD player and AM/FM tuner.

The systems’ iPod "Stage Dock" is a recessed compartment on the front panel with blue illumination from above. The included remote features dedicated iPod control keys that simulate the iPod control wheel layout and users are able to easily shuffle, repeat, scroll, and select songs from the iPod menu.

Both systems feature a new, aggressive design wrapped in black, they will be available in April priced respectively at $180.00 for the MX-KC38 and $200.00 for the MX-KC68.