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8.4 out of 10

Panasonic SC-BT200

 

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  • User Score (140)
    8.4 8.4 from 140 reviewers
  • Expert Score (5)
    7.9 7.9 from 5 reviewers
  • Design (2)
    7.2 7.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Ease of use (2)
    9.7 9.7 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. What Hi-Fi?

    What Hi-Fi?
    10/10
    1 April 2010

    It's fair to say that the Panasonic SC-BT200 can't match its rivals for style alone. There aren't any curvaceous speakers or touch-sensitive buttons: instead, you have a simple main unit and ordinary-looking satellite speakers. Read more

    • Easy to set up; excellent picture clarity and detail; impressive handling of motion; dynamic, detailed audio
    • One or two HDMI inputs would be nice

  2. fwd.channel5.com

    8.0/10
    25 September 2009

    For pure sound and crystal-clear vision, the SC-BT200 can’t be faulted, delivering impeccable performance at a very reasonable price. Tech-heads might complain about its lack of wireless and lacklustre iPod support, though. Read more

    • Scientists say that smell is the most important sense, where aromas connect with the deepest, oldest part of the brain. We say scientists need to stay in more and let ...
    • The automatic set-up doesn’t adjust speaker time delays and favours earth-shattering (read: neighbour-infuriating) bass levels – be prepared to go manual to get it per...

  3. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    31 July 2009

    Panasonic's SC-BT200 is a 7.1 home theater system with built-in Blu-ray and solid sonics for the price, but it doesn't have the Netflix streaming found on some of its similarly priced competitors. Read more

    • 7.1 home theater system; built-in Blu-ray player; solid sound quality for an HTIB; excellent image quality on Blu-rays and DVDs; iPod dock built into AV receiver; Amaz...
    • Step-up SC-BT300 delivers better sound quality, albeit for more money; no Netflix or Pandora streaming; autosetup mic is too short; no video inputs; lacks Wi-Fi.

  4. expertreviews.co.uk

    8.0/10
    4 January 2010

    Impressive speakers and YouTube access make the SC-BT200 great value, but performance and format support could be better. Read more

  5. PC Authority

    3 March 2010

    A great Blu-ray system blessed with fantastic picture quality and excellent sound Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Specs misleading -- it's a 375W amp, sub is mediocre

    Amazon
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: S. Morris, Amazon
    3 weeks ago

    The specs are marketing BS. From the manual: Amp 1000W into 3 Ohms, Satellite loudspeakers 100Hz-25KHz -16 db, Subwoofer 40Hz-200Hz -16 db. Amps are rated at W into 8 Ohms, not 3. Loudspeakers are rated at range +-3 db. If advertised apples-to-apples, this would be sold as a 375W amplifier with 160Hz-20KHz -3 db speakers and a 60Hz-160Hz subwoofer. THOSE specs are about right for a $500 7.1 system. Read more

  2. Awesome Yet Pricey

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: iam5150ru, epinions.com
    4 weeks ago

    This unit would never be described as a disappointment; It's not as powerful as some others but a wo Read more

    • Excellent Sound at low volume levels; lots of features; Nice Looking
    • Lack of Clock to be on ALL THE TIME;lack of AM/FM Presets on Unit itself

  3. "Great value for price!"

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: soobboo, CNET
    27 November 2010

    Good sound and performance. Now its equipped with Netflix too so good news. I think they are working on more apps to be added so thats good too. Overall, a great experience. Read more

    • Fairly easy set up for a 7.1 Using for more than a year and no problems so far, good sound and I'm impressed so far.
    • None so far.

  4. Little system, big sound.

    ABT Electronics
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Chris, ABT Electronics
    18 August 2009

    It's a bare bones 7.1 system with Bluray. Video and audio are as good as it gets for a HTIB system. Really amazing for what you get at this price range. Took only a few minutes to set up. The system support wireless rear speakers but you have to buy an additional transceiver for [$]and it's only for the 2 far rear speakers. Read more

    • Clear Sound, Easy To Setup, Good bass, Interfaces Well With TV, Intuitive Controls
    • Extra for wireles, Minimal inputs

  5. Great Sound, Great Value

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: gallob75, Newegg
    30 December 2009

    I bought this with my tv (Panasonic S1 42") and they work great together in my bedroom. I managed to get a discount for buying together so I was able to get the BT200 for $300, which I thought was a great deal. Read more

    • Great sound, uses VieraCast, iPod docking station, has a blu-ray player built in, works very nicely with my Panasonic tv (the two remotes are capable of controlling ei...
    • Lacks HDMI inputs, though I just have my PS3 and blu-ray player going through my tv and then optical output to the BT200, so it isn't really a major problem. Cables mi...

  6. Great Sound!! "Exelent product "

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: Tebang, J&R
    9 October 2009

    I have been using it for a week and I am realy happy with it!! Read more

    • Clear Sound, Easy To Setup, Interfaces Well With TV, Intuitive Controls, Thundering Bass

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Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System.

  • 7.1 Channel/1000 Watts
  • Smart Setup Guide
  • Premium Sound Quality

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  • display flashing

    just got brand new panasonic sc-bt200 hooked up...works great then screen will go black for a bit then return to the picture...the sound continues to play the entire time though. how can i fix this? is it hooked up wrong?

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2010-05-09

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    Hi, got a samsung LE40A786 and need a home cinema system to get the full force out of that beauty. Ideally with a blu ray player and looking for the best system out there up to a max spend of £500 - though happy to pay less if quality the same.

    Answered by Angella 2009-12-08:

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