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Panasonic SC-HT70 5-DVD Home Theater System

Panasonic SC-HT70 5-DVD Home Theater System

List Price: $599.95
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Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Nice but you get what you pay for
Review: Nice system, a real bonus that it plays MP3's. The system sound quality is adequate. For some reason DVD's don't play too loud... loud enough though for most situations.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Glad I Waited !
Review: The only reason I didn't purchase the scht-80 is because it wouldn't read audio CD-R's. I waited for the the scht-70 and have had it for a week, its a fantastic compact system with the same features as the scht-80 plus the ability to play CD-R's. DTS support is a bit confusing because some advertising I read says it supports DTS however in the manual it states it doesn't, and I have not had any DVD's with DTS to test it. Its not a problem as the Dolby Digital sound is amazing considering the size of the speakers. There is not much difference in the SFC (Sound Field Control) settings as a reviewer of the scht-80 found and the speakers are still hard wired but with plenty of length to get to the back of the room. Overall a terrific system that I would recommend to anyone, well done Panasonic.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Really good!
Review: The sub woofer is really nice, and the speaker,oh man there good. This theater system really puts up the DVD sound. You really can hear a pin drop, the picture on this is so much better,it even plays AM/FM. I liked how you could play CDs on it with the speakers. Its well perfect! Thanks...

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great system for under $500
Review: This is a really good system for someone on a budget. The player itself is pretty easy to set up and is quite user friendly. The Dolby Digital output is very clean, especially on DVDs. The audio is a little low for movies but I've never had to go past the middle volume setting. It's sound is great for bedrooms or other small rooms. I don't know if 30 watts per channel is enough for larger room like living rooms or dens. The video output is also good. It comes with settings and hookups for S-video and component. The reciever is pretty standard overall but for under ... you could do alot worse. The speaker wires are also pretty long so you'll have some extra to use in case you have to spread those speakers out. The only thing I don't like about it is the changer does take a while to load new discs and the radio pickups on the reciever seem a little weak. But that's really not that bad and it's a great system for people on a budget or if it's your first home theater system.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A Beautiful piece
Review: This is an excellent piece as long as u have a pretty smaller living room. The speakers are just 30W and are not all that powerful enough to deliver through out the hall though the clarity of the sound is great.Leaving the power of the speakers aside it has got all the positive points - MP3 plays with zero defect. The looks are lovely and relatively occupies lesser space and easy to connect and handle. I would suggest this piece for guys who do not love loud sound or with a smaller place to set.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great Bank for your Buck
Review: This system is a great way to get into DVD on a limited budget.

It took more time to figure out where to put my speakers then it did to actually set up the system. It was quick, easy, and the instructions were simple and to the point.

The surround works great and the volume levels are fine.

My only disapointment is that MP3 CD's cannot be randomized, either with other CD's or on a single CD. So you have to listen to them in the order that they appear. The screen lists # but gives no title etc, so it can be a little difficult if your looking for a specific song.

But that said, it is a great system and for the buck you get a lot of features. I would buy it again given the chance.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great Bank for your Buck
Review: This system is a great way to get into DVD on a limited budget.

It took more time to figure out where to put my speakers then it did to actually set up the system. It was quick, easy, and the instructions were simple and to the point.

The surround works great and the volume levels are fine.

My only disapointment is that MP3 CD's cannot be randomized, either with other CD's or on a single CD. So you have to listen to them in the order that they appear. The screen lists # but gives no title etc, so it can be a little difficult if your looking for a specific song.

But that said, it is a great system and for the buck you get a lot of features. I would buy it again given the chance.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Terrific integrated system
Review: This system, together with the integrated remote, provides a single point of control for VCR, TV, DVD and CD & radio (through the remote). (I've got a panasonic VCR and Sony TV.) I've done a bit of research, and for the price, it just can't be beat. Furthermore, the integrated approach makes it much easier to control all of the different components. It's nice to be able to quickly & easily leverage investment in the receiver & speakers across DVD/VCR/CDs.

Picture and sound are terrific. I've tried it out on several DVDs and CDs, with no problem so far. The change time between discs is not fast, probably average.

The remote is a fairly good universal version, with special controls for the receiver (e.g., sub-woofer level,etc.). My only complaint is that the TV volume buttons are contained at the end of a slide-out panel, making access difficult.

The receiver contains standard 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital stereo and surround systems, inputs for TV audio, VCR audio, AUX audio, inputs for AM and FM antenna and standard video and S-Video outputs.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Terrific integrated system
Review: This system, together with the integrated remote, provides a single point of control for VCR, TV, DVD and CD & radio (through the remote). (I've got a panasonic VCR and Sony TV.) I've done a bit of research, and for the price, it just can't be beat. Furthermore, the integrated approach makes it much easier to control all of the different components. It's nice to be able to quickly & easily leverage investment in the receiver & speakers across DVD/VCR/CDs.

Picture and sound are terrific. I've tried it out on several DVDs and CDs, with no problem so far. The change time between discs is not fast, probably average.

The remote is a fairly good universal version, with special controls for the receiver (e.g., sub-woofer level,etc.). My only complaint is that the TV volume buttons are contained at the end of a slide-out panel, making access difficult.

The receiver contains standard 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital stereo and surround systems, inputs for TV audio, VCR audio, AUX audio, inputs for AM and FM antenna and standard video and S-Video outputs.


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