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Panasonic SC-HTB550

Panasonic SC-HTB550
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alaScore 88

155 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 155 reviews of Panasonic SC-HTB550. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and size are generally positive. The design and price also get good comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Panasonic SC-HTB550 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic SC-HTB550

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 107 user reviews of Panasonic SC-HTB550 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the reliability and size are on the whole positive. The design and price also get good opinions.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Niall Magennis (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic SC-HTB550

 

Panasonic's flexible SC-HTB550 can be used either as a soundbar or a traditional 2.1 system.

Flexible design ; Crisp dialogue and strong bass ; Easy to set up

Some aspects of the control system could be simpler ; Lacks a proper screen

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by (t3.com)

Panasonic SC-HTB550 review

 

The Panasonic SC-HTB550 brings 3D sound processing to the humble soundbar

Virtual surround sound ; Bluetooth ; Splitable soundbar

Pretty darn ugly ; No USB media reader ; Sub is a bit of a lightweight

Nov, 2012
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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Panasonic SC-HTB550

 

Some great ideas from Panasonic, but there are more engaging soundbars

Remote-adjustable dialogue and subwoofer levels ; Can be used as a 2.1 set-up ; Good connectivity

Small overall sound ; Could be more spacious ; Subwoofer lacking muscle

So it’s a mixed bag for the Panasonic: the multi-positional speakers are a bonus, and nearly anything is better than the wispy sound from your TV, but there are better-performing soundbars that are far more engaging.

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Expert review by : Steve May (homecinemachoice.com)

Panasonic SC-HTB550 review

 

Do you want a soundbar? Or a 2.1 system with a standalone processor? Acknowledging that there's gold in them thar TV audio upgrade hills, Panasonic has decided to attack both markets with the SC-HTB550 – a novel package that can either be configured as...

Effective 3D sound processing; goes loud and doesn’t skimp on the slam

Plasticky build quality; rubbish remote control; not good for music

Oct, 2012
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Expert review by (avforums.com)

Panasonic SC-HTB550 2.1-channel Soundbar Review

 

Panasonic combine good looks and flexibility with their 2 in 1 soundbar.

Flexible installation ; Soundbar or stereo configuration ; Wireless subwoofer ; Attractive design ; Bluetooth compatible

Build quality could be better ; Remote is quite basic ; No display on main unit ; Lacks bass presence

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic SC-HTB550

 

you can set up the speakers in any way,good sound and the bass is awsome.

None that i can see.

Mar, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic SC-HTB550

 

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.

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.

Mar, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic SC-HTB550

 

Amazing cinema soundand looks great

Feb, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic SC-HTB550

 

Colour, set-up options (Free-standing or fixed), sound quality, blu-tooth for sub-woofer, blu-tooth to other blu-tooth enabled devices.

White speaker leads, manual not 100% clear on some points regarding sound set-up. free-standing speaker stands not intuitively obvious to fit together.

Feb, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic SC-HTB550

 

wireless subwoofer can be hid behind furniture etc.

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...

Feb, 2013
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