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Panasonic SC-HTB170

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
51 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
The Panasonic SC-HTB70 offers solid audio performance and Bluetooth connectivity in an all-in-one soundbar package that's priced right.Read more
Instead of its usual array of Blu-ray home theater systems, Panasonic is offering three sound bars, two of which can be converted into separate speakers.Read more
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Pros

  • solid audio performance and Bluetooth connectivity
  • excellent all-around performance and powerful wireless subwoofer
  • clear dialogues and reasonably powerful sound

Cons

  • lacks Wi-Fi connectivity
  • The subwoofer lacks in power and can distort at high volume
  • fails to create the illusion of surround channels behind us

Key specs

  • Wired
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • 120 W
  • no
  • Soundbar
  • no
  • yes

Panasonic SC-HTB170 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic SC-HTB170

Pros

  • solid audio performance and Bluetooth connectivity
  • excellent all-around performance and powerful wireless subwoofer
  • clear dialogues and reasonably powerful sound
  • Dolby Atmos delivers surprisingly good sound
  • relatively simple speaker solution also makes its mark on the surround effects
  • it sounds really nice

Cons

  • lacks Wi-Fi connectivity
  • The subwoofer lacks in power and can distort at high volume
  • fails to create the illusion of surround channels behind us
  • Lacking Dolby Atmos
  • vocals sound a bit stuffy
  • the LEDs are just points of light over labels
  • lacks a subwoofer
  • Display lights are difficult to read
  • the music seemed slightly muddled

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Panasonic SC-HTB170 - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels2.1
Connectivity technologyWired
Recommended usageTV
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Decoders
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • DTS
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Dimensions
Colour of productSilver
Width37.4 in
Height2.6 in
Depth4.13 in
Weight7.5 lb
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
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Storage
Optical driveno
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Connectivity
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4
HDMI ports quantity2
Number of HDMI inputs1
Number of HDMI outputs1
USBno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Ethernet connectionno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth profileGAP
Bluetooth version3.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
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Audio features
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)no
Suitable for subwooferno
Impedance6.0 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)10.0 %
RMS rated power120.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power60.0 W
Soundbaseno
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer includedyes
Subwoofer typeActive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power60.0 W
Subwoofer impedance3.0 Ω
Bass reflexyes
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Features
Radio receiverno
FM radiono
DLNA certifiedyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Wireless speakers includedno
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playerno
Docking connector typeNot supported
Apple docking compatibilityno
Designed for wall mountingyes
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Power
Power consumption (standby)0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)22.0 W

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