Panasonic SC-HTB550 reviews: Home Cinema System
+ This home cinema system has no outstanding positive points. - It scores poorly on surround sound effect.
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Panasonic SC-HTB550:
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Most helpful reviewsDavid, Caernarfon Older male
- Good points:
- As you get older your high frequency hearing ability decreases and dialogue with background noise (noise meaning any sounds including music) becomes difficult to interpret because the noise masks out the frequencies you have difficulty in hearing in the first place. The Panasonic Soundbar goes a considerable way to improving dialogue in background noise which in part is due to forward facing speakers. You will need to experiment with the various settings to suit your particular hearing ability. I recommend this Soundbar and ask AV programme makers to reduce the level of background music and sound effects because not everybody has good hearing.
- Bad points:
- None really - it does what it is supposed to do. If I have to think of something then it would be that the amplifier gets quite hot and a bit of air circulation is advised.
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Confirmed purchase: 27 Jan 2013
Gary, West kingsdown normal guy
- Good points:
- wireless subwoofer can be hid behind furniture etc.
- Bad points:
- bought this basd on the reviews I read, unfortunately my requirements for surround sound must be higher than those that wrote the reviews. have a panasonic Hd tv and the overall improvement in sound effect was minimal, I went for the sound bar because I did not want wires around the room, unfortunately if you want good surround then that is a necessary evil. At over 300 when I bought it, it is rather expensive if I coud take it back I would. I would recommend that you either save up and get a good surround system or stick with what you have and save your money.
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Confirmed purchase: 27 Jan 2013
Stephen, Maldon Gadget lover
- Good points:
- Used HDMI cable to connect straight into my SKY box, and worked a treat. Bluetooth to my iphone and ipad works really well and very easy to sync. Looks great, sounds great.
- Bad points:
- Had to go into "Hotel" mode on my Panasonic TV to get the start up to be on the correct HDMI channel, then the SKY controller controls volume correctly. The Sound bar also then powers up and down with the TV being turned off and on.
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Confirmed purchase: 16 Feb 2013
Neil, Stevenage Movie fan
- Good points:
- Excellent sound and optional speaker arrangement, wireless subwoofer is also very good.
- Bad points:
- Audio cuts out I think this is due to the ARC setup I have so I may need to change it to dual mode (ARC and optical) if you have a Panasonic tv you probably won't get any problems.
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Confirmed purchase: 10 Jan 2013
Daniel, Airdrie Gadget lover
- Good points:
- Sound quality superb
- Bad points:
- white cables really everything else black
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Confirmed purchase: 09 Jan 2013
Michael, Gadget lover
- Good points:
- Simple and works well with Panasonic tv and blueray.
- Bad points:
- Not a surround sound system in reality.
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Confirmed purchase: 05 Jan 2013
Product Features
| Sound channels | 2.1 surround |
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| Built-in disc player | No Disc Player |
| Wireless system | Wireless |
| Connections | HDMI |
| Audio technology | Dolby Pro Logic II |
| Extra functions | Sound projector |
| Number of scart ports | 0 |
| 3D | 3D Mode |
| Number of speakers | 1 |
| Width in cm | 31 |
| Height in cm | 4.4 |
| Depth in cm | 19.5 |
| Release date | 2012-05-01 |
Manufacturer's Description
| Product | Retailer | Price | Total price | Buy now | |
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Panasonic SC-HTB550EBK Soundbar with Wireless Downfiring Subwoofer | £370 + £13 delivery |
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Tracey, Grantham Music listener
Score 10.0/10Confirmed purchase: 29 Jan 2013