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| Panasonic SC-BT203 1000W 7.1 Channel Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System |
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| Dynamic & Clear 7.1ch Surround Sound Reproduction: Kelton Subwoofer and Bamboo Cone Speakers
Optimum Theater Setting for Everyone Smart Setup
Stand-by Power: 0.2W and Saving Active Power Consumption Eco Ideas
In order to truly appreciate the high quality images of Blu-ray Disc, the sound performance needs to be upgraded to match the images. Until now, it was difficult to fully enjoy Blu-ray Disc sounds because you had to install and correctly set up the speakers.
But with Panasonic, this is no longer a problem. Panasonic Home Theater Systems handle all the complicated settings automatically with just a few clicks.
Along with other features such as high quality picture, dynamic and clear sounds, easy operation, advanced networking and connectivity, Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Systems give you everything you need to experience all the emotional impact of a movie in your own home.
A full-scale Blu-ray theater is created by combining this Blu-ray Disc player, AV receiver, and speakers.
Home Theater Receiver
Home Theater Mode: Total Output Power of 1000W
Front: 125W x 2 (1kHz, 3 ohms, 10% THD)
Center: 125W (1kHz, 3 ohms, 10% THD)
Surround: 125W x 2 (1kHz, 3 ohms, 10% THD)
Surround Back: 125W x 2 (1kHz, 3 ohms, 10% THD)
Subwoofer: 125W (100Hz, 3 ohms, 10% THD)
Home Theater Mode: Total Output Power of 520W
Front: 65W x 2 (120Hz 20kHz, 3 ohms, 1 % THD)
Center: 65W (120Hz 20kHz, 3 ohms, 1 % THD)
Surround: 65W x 2 (120Hz 20kHz, 3 ohms, 1 % THD)
Surround Back: 65W x 2 (120Hz 20kHz, 3 ohms, 1% THD)
Subwoofer: 65W (45Hz 120Hz, 3 ohms, 1 % THD)
[Blu-ray Disc Features]
Video Features
PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus
High Precision 4:4:4
P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD)
1080/24p Playback
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 Good surround sound home theater system |
| Review Date: April 25, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Miguel Carvajal, Santa Rosa, CA |
We purchased this system from Costco after the Onkyo system we ordered from Amazon.com arrived damaged. I have to emphasize that this is a poor substitute for the Onkyo system in many ways; however, for the last 9 months it has provided us with good playback of BDs and its sound quality is quite good.
To begin, the speaker cable connection system of the SC-BT203 is fool-proof. Each speaker cable is color-coded and the location for each speaker is clearly outlined on the colorful setup card it comes with. This same speaker cable system is also the undoing of the whole system: the connection is proprietary and, if one cable or speaker fails, I'm assuming you will have to replace the entire unit. Hasn't happened yet and we hope it won't happen for a long while.
Second, the speakers are very small in size, but the sound each one generates is quite adequate for our 400 sq ft family room environment. The subwoofer in particular makes the whole room shake at the right times.
Third, we are avid movie watchers and we've discovered that, after watching 2 or 3 movies on Blu-ray disc in a row, the system tends to freeze. I know it's not overheating because the cabinet we have it in is completely open. Maybe its memory gets full or it gets too hot inside. Either way, as long as we let it rest for a few hours it works fine again. This does not happen when we play regular DVDs.
Last, because the amplifier unit comes bundled up with the Blu-ray disc player, if one or the other goes bad, the entire system will have to be sent out for repair or be entirely replaced.
PROS:
-Good price
-Very good surround sound
-Easy to setup, speaker hookup super-easy
CONS:
-No iPod adapter included
-One single unit
-Proprietary speaker connections |
Poor Panasonic service after the sale
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| Review Date: February 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Mark Holm, |
We purchased a Panasonic SC-BT203 Blue-ray home theater system from Costco Saturday January 30, 2010. The packaging was not damaged, and there were no indications it had been previously opened. The packaging excluded all speaker cables, and the connectors in the back of the unit are a proprietary design.
We contacted Panasonic, and they ran us through a series of requirements, including faxing the register tape along with the serial number and other details. We went through this process completely twice, because they said they had no record of our service ticket, even though we read it back to them.
We had Costco Valet service (which we highly recommend) try to contact them and that failed. We will never buy another Panasonic product again. The price of replacement cables on a piece part basis from Panasonic for the 7 missing cables is almost 80% of the cost of the original package.
If you get a complete package, I'm sure the quality is good, but if you have a problem like this, service is non-existent. At this point we have a $460 paperweight. Panasonic SC-BT203 1000W 7.1 Channel Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System |
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Jan 11
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| LG Electronics LHB953 5.1 Channel 1000W 1 Disc Blu-ray Home Theater System |
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| There's home theater and then there's LG Home Theater. Imagine a home theater that gives you movies and music the instant you want them. No need to imagine. With the LG Network Blu-ray Home Theater System, you get streaming entertainment services from NetCast Entertainment Access. Entertainment like great music from Pandora Internet Radio, and movies from Netflix any time you want to watch them. It's all direct to your TV from the Internet, with no computer required. This is the home theater experience you've been waiting for. |
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- NetCast Entertainment Access
- Blu-ray Disc Playback
- Pure HD Audio Performance
- Standard DVD Up-Scaling
- Direct iPod Dock
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Excellent HTIB
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| Review Date: October 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: 350ZMO, AL USA |
| This is a very good to excellent 5.1 HTIB with BD DVD. It cannot compare with a system comprised of best of breed components or an excellent 7.1 HTIB. All speakers including the sub are powered by the base unit. THe base unit has a fan on the back instead of vents on the top. You'll find many reviews out there on this product. The base from the sub is not crisp like a powered sub but the quality is adequate and the volume is plentiful. Same can be said for the rest of the speakers as long as your room is big enough for a volume setting of 12 or higher. I notice below that setting the multi channel sound field diminshes. Speakers are plastic cased. There are preset modes for sound fields for news sports natural etc, I watch movies on bypass. News is good for when you want to hear very clearly the spoken words without the auditory distraction of music and multi channel affets. Plug it into the network and update the firmware to get full streaming options like u-tube. If you are looking for a 5.1 HTIB system this is highly recommended. One drawback I wish HTIBs in general had was an equalizer for a custom sound profile instead of picking a preset like news sports etc. But HTIBs are optimised for ease of use. The DVD tray isn't as stout as I'd like it to be. Sounds good but doesn't compare to my Onkyo HT-S9100THX 7.1 HTIB for either sound or inputs. This LG is obviously a huge improvement over built in TV speaker sound. The speaker wires are very small gauge but they work. Some people complain about the short front L/R speaker wire lengths. Actually the lengths are perfect for an optimum 5.1 speaker placement but your application may not allow optimum placement. Google for optimum 5.l speaker placement and you'll find the diagram. For these reasons you may want to buy speaker wire, I would suggest 16 gauge for the power levels of these speakers is adequate. Also you will need speaker mounts. It does have digital audio in so you can connect the digital out of your TV and watch HD TV with 5.1 sound by setting the input of the LG to aux. It also has analog portable stereo in so you can connect your laptop to your TV for video and select input on the LG to portable for sound. If you are looking for a true 7.1 dolby True HD experience (few titles but list may grow in the future) then look for a 7.1 system. For a 7.1 HTIB, the HT-S9100THX is my choice for excellent sound quality unbelievably in an HTIB, but it lacks the streaming options of the 5.1 LG LHB953. Video up conversion for Standard Definition DVDs is very good to excellent. From an unscientific subjective point of view, SD movie watching quality rivals my Faroudja DCDi based Oppo DV-981HD and HT-S9100THX (analog video source). Keep in mind the systems discussed here are very different systems for very different applications, large projector based home theater room, large bedroom. But room size and application is a factor in any home theater system. Note this unit has no HDMI in. In general if you are looking for a decent sounding 5.1 HTIB with internet video streaming and iPOD features, then this should be on your short list. |
Great system but remote problems
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| Review Date: September 23, 2009 |
| Reviewer: L. Gabella, Colombia |
We just recently purchased this system.
The sound is great compared to our previous home theatre. The only problem we have is that the remote control is not quite good. We need to lean forward in order for it to work and it is quite unconvenient.
Maybe we need to check the sensor or something. Other than that it works perfectly. |
Awkward interface
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| Review Date: July 18, 2010 |
| Reviewer: M. Schilling, |
This system has some nice features (e.g., built in Netflix streaming, Pandora, etc.) and was easy to install. However, the interface/buttons are sort of a deal killer. First, buttons isn't the right word. The system has smooth touch sensitive spots where you push to choose a function like iPod, or DVD, etc. However, rather than having a spot for each function, they have one "function" button and you have to scroll through all the functions, so anytime you want to change from DVD to iPod, for example, you have to scroll through FM, AM, etc. Secondly, the touch sensitive buttons aren't nearly sensitive enough. Sometimes I have to push really hard to try to get the system to react, which is annoying. Also, the system wants to update its software every time you turn it on, which means you have to wait for awhile before you can even get started on that pushing.
These problems are kind of silly -- they would have been so easy to avoid. |
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Jan 10
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| Samsung HT-BD2S Blu-ray Home Theater System |
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| Manufacturer: Samsung |
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| List Price: $999.99 |
| Sale Price: $421.41 |
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Product Description |
| The superior sound quality of Blu-ray Disc movies and shows comes through loud and clear. A 7.1 channel system and 1100W total output gives you all the power you need. Six satellite speakers and powered sub woofer ensure the boldest, clearest sonic spectrum. DTS-HD compatibility delivers the highest quality Blu-ray audio. Advanced HDMI connectivity with 1080p upconversion offers crisp, clear HD images to match the pristine sound. Added DVD and CD playback give you even more entertainment options. |
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- 7.1-channel system with 1100 watts of total output power
- Six satellite speakers included, plus a powered subwoofer
- One HDMI out with 1080p (Full HD)
- Compatible with DVD/DVD±R/DVD±RW, CD/CD±R/CD±RW, MP3/JPG viewer/WMA
- Dolby Digital plus, Dolby Digital TruHD, Dolby Pro-Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX
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Excellent home theater at a good price.
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| Review Date: March 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Neil Battelle, |
This home theater system is what convinced me to finally make the jump to Blu-ray. I bought it from Amazon at 51% off its $1000 MSRP. I added Amazon Prime and had it in my home in two days. Set up was simple, but with seven speakers plus a subwoofer, there's a lot of wire running around my family room.
The picture quality of the Blu-ray discs is stunning, and a regular DVD gets upconverted to 1080p, so all my old stuff looks much better than ever, too. The sound is spectacular, too. My Blu-ray copy of Men in Black had the walls and floor literally shaking with rocket engines and explosions. Everything I've played, be it Blu-ray or regular DVD, has been terrific, both picture and sound.
If you're considering making the move to Blu-ray, don't hesitate to give this system serious consideration. |
We love it!
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| Review Date: April 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Theodor E. Winkel, |
| Having studied several home theater systems "in a box", we settled on this one to join our Samsung 50" plasma. It's lived up to its positive reviews, creates an awesome theater experience and is an excellent value. A couple caveats. Set up as suggested--especially keeping the front right and left speakers in line with the center channel. We initially didn't, and the slight delay between the fronts and center yielded an easily discernible out-of-synch sound effect. Also resist the temptation to turn up the subwoofer too loudly. When you get it right you'll have the deep bass you need and you won't be able to identify the location of the sub. If you have a Samsung TV you can use the Blu-ray remote for the TV. Kick back and enjoy! |
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Jan 07
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| Cables Unlimited Premium 10 Meter Version 1.3 HDMI Home Theater Cable (PCM229510M) |
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| Manufacturer: Cables Unlimited |
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| List Price: $79.99 |
| Sale Price: $42.08 |
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| Cables Unlimited HDMI Home Theater cables deliver HD picture and multi-channel audio to your home theater through a single user friendly cable. These premium cables meet the latest HDMI 1.3 standard, support a 10.2Gbps bandwidth and the next generation xvYCC color technology for up to 1.8 times as many colors as the existing HD signal. Connect today's HD equipment with the cables of tomorrow. |
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- HDMI 1.3
- Supports up to 1080p Resolutions and 8 Channel Surround Sound
- Perfect for both high-definition video and standard video formats.
- Supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio standards
- Lifetime Warranty
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Perfect long cable
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| Review Date: December 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Daniel Manzato, Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| This is an excellent choice for a long hdmi cable. I bought it to use with my Mitsubishi HC1500 Projector and it worked fine, the quality of the image is as good as with my Panassonic hdmi cable of 1.5 meter. Although I am not using it for sound, it can transmit until 5 Gbps, which should be enough for most of current sound systems. The main observation is that this cable is very well built: the plugs are robust and the cable itself is very thick, which gave me an impression of a quality valued product. If you do not want to spend a lot of money in a Monster cable neither want to buy a cheaper flimsy one, this is the perfect option. |
Great HDMI Cable
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| Review Date: October 19, 2007 |
| Reviewer: sLaM, |
I had a 16ft Sondy HDMI cable that I had to buy from Fry's as I had just bought a new TV and didn't have an HDMI cable on hand. It was only 16ft yet it cost 100 bucks and I full well knew there were longer cables for much cheaper online. Anyways as soon as I had a chance I ordered this cable and as soon as I received it I switched the cables out - the HDTV quality was *just* as good as the Sony and there was absolutely ZERO signal degradation even though this cable was more than twice the length of the previous HDMI cable I had. Not to mention the cable is thick and just looks/feels like it's very well built. Lastly, I needed a long cable that also had 1.3a compliance and this cable had that as well.
If you need a long HDMI cable you should feel confident that this will do the job just as well as any other overpriced cable you would end up buying anywhere else. |
Why spend more?
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| Review Date: February 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Cramertivity, Omaha, NE USA |
| This is an excellent-quality cable at a price that seems like a bargain compared to Monster Cables. i use on my Video projector, and the hi-def signals from the Blu-ray player and other sources look as good as one could hope for. |
Misprint
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| Review Date: September 2, 2008 |
| Reviewer: David K. Wilcox, Azusa, CA |
| Nothing wrong with the cable, but it is 10 feet not 10 meters. The company was great and let me keep the product while giving me a full refund. |
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Jan 07
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