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| Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
Buy New: Too low to display
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11
Dimensions (in): 16.7 x 17 x 3
MPN: SC-PT960
Model: SC-PT960
UPC: 037988256488
EAN: 0037988256488
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Clear crisp sound November 6, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
My only problem with this system is the same as others have mentioned. The wireless speakers are not really wireless. They are powered by an attachment that does NOT connect to the DVD player (this is the "no wires part"). I've done my research actual wireless are rare and expensive. One thing you have to think about is, exactly what batteries do Wireless speakers use, and how long will they work for?
Setup is simple and the instructions couldn't be any easier. I've yet to fully try it, but so far so good.
 Just ok June 19, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've had my unit for about 2 weeks, in a 34x17 room. The speakers are excellent at high volumes and you can set the bass to be pretty decent.
The problem is I do notice some hiss/ticking on the rear speakers. This is dependant on location relative to the main player. Also if you use cfl bulbs, not sure why?
Lastly, the upconvert when it works is really ok, except it doesn't always upconvert even when it's playing the same movie.
I've decided upconverting isn't for me and that I want blue ray and a wired unit. Hope this helps.
Good System for the Price July 31, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Good:
The quality for the price. For around $400 it is a good system: 5.1 surround audio, good bass, wireless rear speakers, iPod docking station, FM/AM, Aux, digital optical audio input (Toslink), 5-disk CD/DVD changer, multi-format CD/DVD player, good highs/mid/lows in music, lots of options on configuring the system, good directions.
The Bad:
Only 1 HDMI output (no HDMI input!), non-universal remote (I hate using multiple remotes too, GRRR!), WEAK rear speakers, DVD upconverter sucks, waste of space with front speakers (only 50% of the tower is actual speaker).
I was so happy to get this unit knowing all the options it had, especially wireless rear speakers. Not having the hassle of running wires was great, but those rear speakers are weak. I have the decible output to the rear speakers max'd out and it's still not where I'd like it. I WISH I could use the remote to operate the TV, or have another remote to operate this home theater system but no luck :(
My only other gripe is the upconverter. I played around with it on a few movies and I noticed they looked better in 480p. In 1080p the movies have too much visual distortion/noise. I've been playing most of movies in 720p.
I am very pleased with the amount of bass the unit puts out. The overall quality of music very good actually. The iPod docking station is a very nice feature.
If this were a high end system I would be disappointed, but this was only $400, which is considered entry-level, and because of it I am very pleased.
Great system for the price. August 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a good system for the price compare to some systems. I would recommend this system to someone who does not want to spent alot of money on a home theater, but get a decent one at the same time. Set up is pretty self explanatory, but what's confusing is the remote setup. I'am still trying to set it up the way I like it. I see a improve everytime I change something, so read the manual throughly. Also get a HDMI cable. ( A MUST, WHAT AN IMPROVEMENT!!!) Ipod feature is cool. Makes the floor shake and the sound is very good. Rear speakers a little weak, but by making the appropriate adjustments, they sound good. Above all else, READ the manual so you get the most benefit from it.
Decent for minimal use, or if you only watch DVDs September 20, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
For the price, this is a decent system. The speakers have a decent range, and the AM/FM functionality is very basic, but works. I do not have an iPod compatible with this system, but if the menu system is anything based upon it's 'setup', it'd be much more pleasurable to buy a headphone adaptor and connect it to the rear of the unit, instead.
The DVD player is functional, if not cumbersome. The menu system is incredibly obnoxiously early-90s technology; Changing settings can cause it to stop playback - so you get to restart your DVD from the beginning.
It has no ability to play non-region DVDs, so memories made on your computer will likely not play, nor will many independent releases.
With only the single stereo input, you're unlikely to ever use your rear speakers with an external input device. The Dolby Pro Logic available (attempt to fake 5.1 from 2.1 audio, basically) has 4 entirely pointless settings, none of which work very well - The Music setting will cause the subwoofer to boom, but you can't hear the voices; and other settings are virtually indistinguishable from standard stereo.
If you don't mind the extreme limitations of this unit, it does it's job of playing region 1 DVDs, and it does it fairly well.
If you want anything more than a sub-$50 DVD player with a 5 disc changer connected to it, and built-in speakers, keep looking.
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