Panasonic SC-HTB100 Slim Soundbar for Dynamic Sound with Bluetooth, USB, HDMI and AUX- in Connectivity

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The Panasonic SC-HTB01PP SoundSlayer looks more like a small soundbase than a soundbar – though it is being touted as such – with a deeper width and shorter length at 17 x 5.25 x 2.06 inches. That said, it does have a compact enough footprint to fit in front of your TV or below it in your console. Give you home entertainment system 45W of stereo power to boost your enjoyment of your chosen media with the Panasonic HTB100 Stereo Soundbar. With Marvel Avengers, which has a lot of audio happening at once, the RPG mode makes it sound very cinematic with a wider soundstage, while the FPS mode makes it sound less cluttered, making it a bit easier to distinguish everything that was happening.

You can improve on the sound by activating Dolby Virtual speaker, which uses Dolby encoding in the broadcast to spread the soundstage with great effect.Equipped with advanced audio technologies, this hi-fi system delivers clear and crisp sound. The system features built-in speakers that provide excellent sound quality, ensuring that every note and beat is heard with precision. Built-in Bluetooth means you can pair your smart device and stream your music wirelessly from your phone or tablet. Give your favourite tunes an awesome audio makeover too. This all-in-one soundbar boasts 45W of power, belying its compact size. More than twice as powerful as the speakers in a typical 40" TV, it lifts the sound of your favourite films and programmes to the next level.

Thanks to the Wall Mountable Design you can easily wall-mount your new soundbar under your wall mounted TV with the integrated mounting slots. All you need so is use the supplied screws and hook your new soundbar with easy. As for RDR2, RPG mode is obviously the most appropriate for this game, adding to the game’s cinematic quality. Meanwhile, the enhanced voices mode does make voices pop out more, offering a better soundstage than FPS, but it’s at times a bit too much in the mids. The FPS mode, unfortunately, flattens the sound of the game and actually makes voices harder to hear. John Lewis plc, registered office: 171 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5NN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 724309) for the purpose of introducing the credit provided by Creation Consumer Finance Ltd, registered office: Wellington Buildings, 2-4 Wellington Street, Belfast BT1 6HT. To put it to the test, tried these modes with three games on PC – Marvel Avengers, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Final Fantasy 14 (Panasonic partnered with Square Enix to bring this game to life on the SoundSlayer).The Panasonic SC-HTB100 offers versatile connectivity options, allowing users to connect their devices effortlessly. Whether it's through Bluetooth, HDMI, or USB, users can easily stream their favorite music or movies with ease. If you want to connect the soundbar to your TV, blu-ray player or games console then you'll need a HDMI cable. What is the difference between a 4K upscaling and native 4K? 4K upscaling is the process where the player enhances the original input resolution. For the process to function the input quality must be Full HD (1920x1080). The player will upscale the original... To be clear, this little soundbar that could isn’t going to blow you away as well as its pricier counterparts or any of the fully-fledged home theater systems out there would. But, to compare it to those is unfair. Pumping out an impressive 45 watts of stereo sound, the compact HTB100 aims to please. More than twice as powerful as the speakers in a typical 40” TV, this soundbar will help you hear it all - adding even more enjoyment to your favourite programmes and films.

Sadly, when you’re listening to music on Panasonic SC-HTB01PP SoundSlayer via Bluetooth, you’ll notice some harshness. It tends to bring out the highs in music, often resulting in an unpleasant listening experience. Music also sounds a little muted like there's a blanket over the speakers except in the midrange where vocals, especially those with modern production behind them. The indicator LED is flashing while update is in progress, a “dudu”-sound signals the update completion and the soundbar will change to standby mode Creation Consumer Finance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 311518). There’s a lot to be said about the Panasonic SC-HTB01PP SoundSlayer’s sound quality: it’s never audiophile-level, but it’s neither too harsh nor too hollow-sounding when you’re using the optical audio and HDMI connections. It’s almost definitely a big upgrade from your TV speakers.Admittedly, a speaker this small with only two woofers is never going to give you the same surround sound experience as 5.1 or 7.1 speaker systems will, but what it does have going for it is that Dolby Atmos speaker. When you activate the 3D Surround, you're actually engaging Atmos, which allows the soundbar to deliver a more three-dimensional sound and a bigger soundstage. You won't hear sounds all around you or feel like a character sneaking up on you, but it will feel fuller, deeper and more immersive. We aim to offer a simple and convenient delivery choice. As such, wherever possible, we provide 3 delivery options: