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Panasonic SC-HTB8 vs Yamaha YSP-2700

29.53 in
2.58 in
Panasonic SC-HTB8 Soundbar
Panasonic SC-HTB8
37.17 in
2.01 in
Yamaha YSP-2700 Soundbar
Yamaha YSP-2700
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
Yamaha released their YSP-2700 MusicCast Sound Bar and wireless subwoofer at the 2016 CEDIA Expo. At $1199.95 it falls in line with other higher end soundbars with subs, but is it worth it? Read on.Read more
Yamaha YSP-2700 (Subwoofer): 4.1 out of 5 stars from 20 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
The Yamaha YSP-2700 is a high-end sound bar that offers three HDMI inputs and multiroom music capabilities.Read more
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User rating
20
3.3 out of 5
20 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
20 %
152
3.5 out of 5
152 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
32 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
3 %

Full Comparison

General

Panasonic SC-HTB8Panasonic SC-HTB8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Audio output channels2.07.1
Connectivity technologyWiredWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Panasonic SC-HTB8Panasonic SC-HTB8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Analogue 3.5mm input10
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMInoyes
USByesno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
NFCyesyes
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version3.02.1+EDR

Decoders

Panasonic SC-HTB8Panasonic SC-HTB8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Audio format
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS Neo:6
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio filesMP3
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • RA-Lossless
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

Panasonic SC-HTB8Panasonic SC-HTB8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)noyes
Suitable for subwoofernoyes
RMS rated power40.0 W107.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power40.0 W24.0 W
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Panasonic SC-HTB8Panasonic SC-HTB8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver
Width29.53 in37.17 in
Height2.58 in2.01 in
Depth4.65 in6.06 in
Weight5.07 lb8.82 lb

Subwoofer

Panasonic SC-HTB8Panasonic SC-HTB8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Subwoofer includednoyes

Design

Panasonic SC-HTB8Panasonic SC-HTB8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver

Features

Panasonic SC-HTB8Panasonic SC-HTB8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Radio receivernono
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletnono
3D support (3D-Ready)noyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Storage

Panasonic SC-HTB8Panasonic SC-HTB8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Optical driveyesno

Power

Panasonic SC-HTB8Panasonic SC-HTB8
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Operational Power Consumption< 20< 99
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.3 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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