{"id":127142,"date":"2019-10-18T20:17:15","date_gmt":"2019-10-18T19:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=127142"},"modified":"2024-02-28T08:33:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T08:33:44","slug":"panasonic-sc-htb520-review-this-soundbar-deserves-attention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/panasonic-sc-htb520-review-this-soundbar-deserves-attention\/","title":{"rendered":"Panasonic SC-HTB520 : This soundbar deserves attention"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Panasonic SC-HTB520 soundbar deserves attention due to the competition in today’s market for similar devices.\u00a0The panel has HDMI ports and Wi-Fi on board.<\/p>\n

Panasonic SC-HTB520 review<\/h2>\n

Design<\/h3>\n

The appearance of the Panasonic SC-HTB520 soundbar is a thin and sleek panel.\u00a0Maximum sound power 240 W.\u00a0This is slightly less than in the\u00a0LG SL9YG\u00a0, but the performance remains high.\u00a0The subwoofer measures 180 x 408 x 306 mm.\u00a0The LF broadcaster installed in it is located downward.\u00a0This size is relatively small for an active woofer.<\/p>\n

Small size combined with black color adds style.\u00a0The black finish blends in well with the basic structure of the soundbar.\u00a0The wireless connection between the soundbar and the subwoofer is automatically configured.\u00a0So, you need to wait after turning on the soundbar before complaining about the subwoofer not working.<\/p>\n

Sound scheme 2.1-channel.\u00a0The panel houses a pair of full-range speakers.\u00a0Additionally, there is a wireless (Wi-Fi) subwoofer.\u00a0The soundbar supports Dolby Digital and DTS.\u00a0The interface part is complemented by HDMI 1.4 connectors and an optical audio input on the back of the panel.<\/p>\n

The option of wireless subwoofer pairing is scarce in some budget models.\u00a0Therefore, the HTB520 has an advantage in this regard.\u00a0By the way, the manufacturer has another Panasonic SC-HTB510 soundbar with Bluetooth.\u00a0In this version, it is possible through the built-in Chromecast (compatible with Google Assistent) to broadcast music directly to the acoustics.<\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/h3>\n

The use and connection options for the Panasonic SC-HTB520 are varied.\u00a0For example, you can connect with an optical audio cable and turn off the TV speakers.\u00a0You can connect via HDMI cable to the port with\u00a0ARC\u00a0.\u00a0In this case, the soundbar will automatically turn on when you turn on the TV.\u00a0This seems to be a trifle, but it’s nice to have at least minimal comfort.<\/p>\n

The SC-HTB510 wireless interface specification allows for direct over-the-air connection of mobile devices for content playback.\u00a0Additionally, through Google Home, various adjustments of the speaker system are configured.<\/p>\n

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Using<\/h3>\n

Using the soundbar is even easier than connecting the interfaces.\u00a0When the acoustics are connected via HDMI cable, many questions disappear.\u00a0You only need a single TV remote control to control the volume and turn on the device.\u00a0Mobile devices are connected from a smartphone (not for the 520 version).<\/p>\n

There should not be any difficulties, especially since the instruction manual takes only 4 pages.\u00a0For some users, the lack of any minimum display to indicate the modes of operation of the soundbar is a small drawback.\u00a0The soundbar has LED indicators.\u00a0However, it is difficult to clearly see from a distance which mode or which interface is currently selected.<\/p>\n

Especially in this case, it is problematic to see the volume level of the soundbar.\u00a0On the other hand, the laconic functionality can be a plus.\u00a0You can get used to the disadvantages listed above.\u00a0But the lack of visual indication makes it difficult to understand which input interface the HDMI soundbar or optics are currently using.<\/p>\n

We have to resort to the native remote control and switch the available interfaces one by one.\u00a0This is most likely the main flaw in the HTB510 soundbar.\u00a0Indeed, different sources may require different soundbar settings.\u00a0For example, Netflix and\u00a0PlayStation\u00a0sound levels\u00a0may differ.<\/p>\n

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Sound quality<\/h3>\n

On the plus side, the Panasonic SC-HTB520 has excellent sound.\u00a0This soundbar, with a price tag of less than RUR 20,000, can serve as the standard soundbar at this price point.\u00a0Even with the voice acting of game consoles, Panasonic HTB520 is able to surprise game lovers.<\/p>\n

The SC-HTB520’s sound is “wider” than most similar systems in this price range.\u00a0Most of the content being played sounds clear.\u00a0In the presence of high and low tones, a wide stereo base.\u00a0The model is well suited for comfortable listening to movies or music.\u00a0In most tracks, the subwoofer handles the low end.<\/p>\n

Dialogues are reproduced adequately, with emotions and dynamics.\u00a0Although sometimes users will notice an unbalanced woofer sound.\u00a0For the subwoofer, step power control is available (4 positions).\u00a0Of the advantages, you can also designate the “mobility” of the sub – it is wireless and can be moved to the desired place.<\/p>\n

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User reviews<\/h3>\n

The majority of users note the design of the soundbar and the presence of HDMI with ARC with a sound scheme of 2.1 as advantages.\u00a0Free movement “in space” of the subwoofer allows you to hide it from view.\u00a0The subwoofer setting should be experimentally selected for the “richness” of the sound of the entire system.\u00a0This is a good option for small spaces.<\/p>\n

Among the missing qualities, it was noted: the absence of Bluetooth and the inability to directly connect a smartphone via this interface to listen to music.\u00a0There are cases when the wireless subwoofer is connected to the base for a long time.\u00a0On some TV models, there may be a long turning on of the soundbar sound when switching TV channels, but this is a problem with the TV software.\u00a0There is an opinion that the price of acoustics with a sound scheme of 2.1 is too high.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

Other soundbars can be found for this price, but the Panasonic HTB520 picks up the top in performance and ease of use.\u00a0In addition, not all soundbars with this price tag come with high-quality subwoofers.<\/p>\n

And this is one of the main advantages.\u00a0Overall, the soundbar sounds good, and the only downside might be subwoofer imbalance.\u00a0Besides, do not forget about the absence of a small screen for displaying information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Panasonic SC-HTB520 soundbar deserves attention due to the competition in today’s market for similar devices.\u00a0The panel has HDMI ports and Wi-Fi on board. Panasonic SC-HTB520 review Design The appearance of the Panasonic SC-HTB520 soundbar is a thin and sleek panel.\u00a0Maximum sound power 240 W.\u00a0This is slightly less than in the\u00a0LG SL9YG\u00a0, but the performance […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10404,"featured_media":189883,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[646],"tags":[778],"class_list":["post-127142","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-speakers","tag-reviews"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127142","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10404"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=127142"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127142\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/189883"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=127142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=127142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=127142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}