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Panasonic SC-HTB480

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
Boosts volume and bass, but not much else. Not a significant improvement on a decent-sounding TVRead more
Panasonic SC-HTB480 Soundbar Review: Panasonic's soundbar is the antidote to terrible TV sound but can its performance conquer the competition?Read more
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Pros

  • smoother
  • easier presentation of these midrange and high-frequency effects
  • The subwoofer does a decent job too

Cons

  • it the soundstage is too narrow and muffled
  • hard presentation makes Bluetooth-beamed music sound a little synthetic
  • s timbre errs more on the brash side

Key specs

  • yes
  • no
  • yes
  • yes
  • 240 W
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  • Soundbar

Panasonic SC-HTB480 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic SC-HTB480

Pros

  • smoother
  • easier presentation of these midrange and high-frequency effects
  • The subwoofer does a decent job too
  • thin and lies reasonably discreet at 5cm tall

Cons

  • it the soundstage is too narrow and muffled
  • hard presentation makes Bluetooth-beamed music sound a little synthetic
  • s timbre errs more on the brash side
  • s an on/off switch on the back too
  • it only works with Panasonic TVs
  • There is too little space around each of the inputs

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Panasonic SC-HTB480 - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels2.1
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Decoders
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Built-in hard driveno
Type of optical unitNot included
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI inputs1
Number of HDMI outputs1
Subwoofer connectivityWireless
USByes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
NFCyes
Ethernet connectionno
Bluetoothyes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
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Audio features
Suitable for subwooferyes
Wirelessyes
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)10.0 %
RMS rated power240.0 W
Soundbaseno
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Subwoofer
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Subwoofer RMS power130.0 W
Subwoofer impedance8.0 Ω
Bass reflexyes
Subwoofer width7.09 in
Subwoofer depth12.05 in
Subwoofer height16.06 in
Subwoofer weight11.02 lb
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Features
Radio receiverno
FM radiono
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Wireless speakers includedno
Handheld remote controlyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playerno
Apple docking compatibilityno
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Power
Operational Power Consumption< 34
Power consumption (standby)0.48 W
Power consumption (typical)34.0 W

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