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Panasonic SC-PT770 1000W 5DVD 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with Built-in iPod dock and front-to-rear-Wireless Rear Speakers Review
I bought this system a couple of weeks ago for use in my 800 sq. foot apartment. Bottom line–it rocks!
At first, I was mightily peeved that it only had one HDMI port. I thought FOR SURE it had two of ‘em. Well, I just assumed that it would, as nowadays, all you need to do to hook up a kickass surround sound system is to run an HDMI cord from the Cable box to the home theater system, and then one more from there to the TV.
Nope, Panasonic went cheap and added a degree of difficulty.
So, in order to use this system to it’s maximum, I ran a fiber-optic audio cable from the Cable TV box into the Panasonic unit, and an HDMI cable from the Cable TV box to the TV (I’ve got a 40″ Sharp Aquos TV). Then I ran an HDMI cable from the Panasonic unit to the TV, also. Works like a charm! And the sound is really amazing. I am blown away by how good it is (maybe because I went without for almost a year!). But the subwoofer really gets the job done, and the other speakers have excellent, crisp sound.
My only gripe, besides only having one HDMI port, is that the rear ‘wireless’ speaker wires (the ones that go to the wireless receiver) are only 10 feet long–12 feet would’ve been much better. I can’t put the wireless receiver unit between the two speakers, due to the configuration of my living room and furniture, so the proprietary speaker wires kind of hang limp and look ghetto-ish behind my couch.
Otherwise, for the price, it’s an unbeatable system. It would get five stars if it had another HDMI port and the rear surround wires were a bit longer.
Panasonic SC-PT770 1000W 5DVD 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with Built-in iPod dock and front-to-rear-Wireless Rear Speakers Feature
- Upconvert DVD movies to 1080p HD
- Powerfully clear Bamboo Cone speakers
- Integrated dock for iPod
- 5 Disc DVD/CD changer
- Smart Setup with Auto Speaker setup for easy setup
Panasonic SC-PT770 1000W 5DVD 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with Built-in iPod dock and front-to-rear-Wireless Rear Speakers Overview
The SC-PT770 features a built-in universal dock for iPod to play audio, video and photo content stored on an iPod and displays the audio and video titles on the TV screen. For superior sound, the SC-PT770 employs bamboo cones in the front and center speakers and a Kelton subwoofer. The bamboo cone speaker is made of a highly rigid bamboo material that helps achieve an extremely pure, clear sound. The Kelton subwoofer, with its unique dual-chamber structure, adds a rich, powerful bass. Driven by powerful 1,000-watt output, this combination of bamboo cone speakers and Kelton subwoofer delivers a sensational audio performance.Believing that even the best product is no good if it’s too hard to operate, Panasonic is committed to making products that are easy for anyone to use. This commitment is reflected in the SC-PT770. With the system, the user can easily configure theater settings and other settings with the smart set-up function, following simple on-screen instructions and pressing buttons on the remote control. And the system supports Panasonic’s VIERA Link, a function that lets the user operate interconnected AV devices using only the remote control of a flat-panel VIERA TV.
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Customer Reviews
SUPERB System – Tina –
I ordered this system from Buydig.com last week because it was less expensive than anywhere else on the web. I was scheduled to receive this item within 3-6 business days, but I received it in less than 2 days from the time I ordered it! I’m not very tech savvy, so it took me like an hour to figure everything out. I have a medium sized living room, and the system came equipped with more than enough wire. The sound quality is WONDERFUL, and the sub is FAR BEYOND IMPRESSIVE!! It sounds like I am really sitting in a movie theater, even when the sub is adjusted to level 1. My neighbor came over and asked me to turn it down; he said that he couldn’t hear anything, but that he could feel the vibrations of the sub (which was ONLY set to level 1 at the time)…that should speak for itself!! I love the 5 disc DVD/CD changer; the picture quality is also MAGNIFICENT! It also comes equipped with an AM/FM radio, but I have yet to find the time to set it up. This Panasonic is at the TOP OF ITS GAME. I have ABSOLUTELY NO cons at this particular time. If you’re looking for a QUALITY, moderately priced home theater system, then this is most definitely the way to go. You will NOT be disappointed; your neighbors will hate you, but I think it’s WELL WORTH IT!
Disappointed – Adam Kristensen – Minneapolis, MN USA
Pros: Attractive design, easy set up, good sound quality (for the most part).
Cons: Unintuitive setup and menus, intermittent cut out from the rear wireless speakers, poor picture quality from the DVD player. Also, I have yet to be able to watch a movie on the DVD player without the picture freezing for a split second every two to three seconds. It’s very distracting and disappointing after spending this amount on a new DLP television and home theater system.
Great low end system! – S2H – Council Bluffs, IA
Was in the market for a home theatre system and after looking at several different brands, I settled on the Panasonic SC-PT770 system. Went with the Panasonic since I have a 56″ Panasonic tv. This was very easy to set up and works great in the small area that I have it in. The sound quality is great! The sub hit’s with a very nice deep thump! I love the IPod connection with the one screen display. Works very well. The wireless rear speakers work great as well. I did not have any issues or interference with my wireless network like some other folks have mentioned in their reveiw. Of course, I do agree that there was not enough speaker wire for the rear speakers. I used the sound setup mic and it seemed to dial in the speakers like it was supposed to. Thus far, I am very pleased with this system and would highly recommend it!!!
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