Product Description
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With the HTB20, you can select a home theater layout that best matches your lifestyle because of the multi-positional speakers. The HTB20 also features Clear-mode Dialog and nanosized bamboo cone speakers which enable the system to reproduce clear, fresh natural tones with minimal distortion. |
High Quality Stainless Mesh | |
| A luxurious, stainless mesh design makes this speaker unit visible for a unique design concept to enhance the ambiance of a home theater system’s high-quality sound. | |
Energy Star Qualified | |
| The HTB20 is Energy Star qualified and has been designed to consume as little power as possible in order to save energy. |
2012 Panasonic VIERA Home Theater System Comparison Chart
| Series | SC-BTT490 | SC-BTT190/BTT195 | SC-XH170 | SC-HTB550 | SC-HTB350 | SC-HTB20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc Playback |  | | | | | | |||
| DVD Playback | | | | | | | |||
| Adaptive Chroma Processing | | | | | | | |||
| 2D-3D Conversion for VIERA Connect | | | | | | | |||
| 3D Cinema Surround | | | | | | | |||
| 1080p Up-Conversion | | | | | | | |||
| VIERA Connect | | | | | | | |||
| DLNA (DMP/MDR) Function | | | | | | | |||
| Internet Ready | Wi-Fi Built-In | Wireless LAN Ready | | Wireless Streaming w/ Bluetooth | Wireless Streaming w/ Bluetooth | | |||
| Multi-User Mode | | | | | | | |||
| Multi-Positional Layout | Selectable Speaker Layout | Selectable Speaker Layout | Selectable Speaker Layout | | | | |||
| Down Firing Subwoofer | | | | | | | |||
| Digital Tube Sound | | | | | | | |||
| Smartphone Function Capability | Remote Control Capability | Remote Control Capability | USB Connection iPod/iPhone | | | | |||
| Optical Input x 1 | | | | | | | |||
| Anti-Jitter Digital Amplifier | | | | | | | |||
| Anti-Distortion Structure Speaker Cone | | | | | | ||||
| Network Drive Access | | | | | | ||||
| Nanosized Bamboo Cone Speaker | | | | | | | |||
| External HDD Playback | | | | | | | |||
| VIERA Link Capability | | | | | | ||||
| Stainless Mesh Design | | | | | | | |||
| HDMI Input x 2 w/ Standby Pass Through | | | |||||||
| Dialog Level Control | | | | | | ||||
| Energy Star Certified | | | | | | |
| Price: |
Too low to display & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details |
| as of Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:31:53 GMT ***Remember, deals price on this item for sale just for limited time*** | |
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #620 in Home Theater
- Size: One Size
- Color: Black
- Brand: Panasonic
- Model: SC-HTB20
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 10.50" h x 6.70" w x 66.50" l, 8.20 pounds
Features
- Stainless Steel Mesh Speaker Design
- Clear Mode Dialog/ Auto Gain Control
- Auto Return Channel
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful.
Works well with Panasonic Viera plasma.
By Gary Moss
I'm satisfied that this unit delivers what it promised - improved sound on a Viera link equipped television. Unlike the previous reviewer, my Direct TV remote controls both the tv and the home theater system and both turn on together. I don't need the tiny home theater remote. The sound is a noticeable improvement over the built-in speakers, which frankly, are poor on my 65" Panasonic TC-P65ST30 plasma. Even my wife immediately noticed the difference, saying it sounds like a movie theater. I wouldn't go that far, but it is much better and for the price, a good deal. Won't blow you away, but makes watching tv or a DVD more enjoyable. btw, I thought I needed an optical audio cable, so I also ordered one from Amazon, but it wasn't necessary. Cheap HDMI cable worked just fine. Would recommend at least a 6' foot HDMI so you can place the subwoofer at either side of your tv, not just the side that is closest to the HDMI output.
The only reason I didn't give it five stars is I wish there had been an on-screen display of the bass and treble settings. You have to decipher the flashing light code on the subwoofer to get a rough approximation of the settings, but I guess it does force you to pay more attention with your ears than your eyes.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful.Solid Solution for Panasonic TV Owners
By David Kavic
I just want to say right off the bat that I have not had a tremendous amount of time to review this product thoroughly, I am just giving my initial impressions.
Things I like-
-The unit is Viera Link compatible, my volume adjusts with the panasonic and fios remote, and is labeled 'home theater volume' with the volume bar shown on the screen
-The compact size of the sound system
-Assembly is straightforward, and the manual is detailed
-The voice booster, it helps with the dialogue audio during TV Shows and Movies
-The sub sounds crisp and deep, especially for a one floor apartment setup
-The unit powers off when you turn off your TV (I am using a Panasonic 2012 42' LED model)
-The audio level is adjustable with any remote that is compatible with the TV after the system linked via viera
-The power light LED on the subwoofer is nice and small, and although noticeable it is not an eyesore.
Things I Don't Like-
-When I power on my TV, the receiver does not automatically turn on (Perhaps I need to configure viera link differently), but I always have to hit the power button on the remote or the subwoofer, and then my tv will let me adjust the audio level with any remote. Note that I am using the most recent Verizon FIOS cable box and utilizing an HDMI cable for the audio. Perhaps using the conventional wires solves this. *Update- The menu settings have been updated to resolve this issue*
-No Audio Streaming because there is no bluetooth on this model (I knew that going into it, and wish they would have added this feature, which would have not added much cost to the unit, but you could look into purchasing a bluetooth adapter either on here or the manufacturer's site)
-The remote is really small and probably could break over time with constant usage or kids stepping on it
-I wish the remote or the TV interface would allow me to adjust the treble, but I guess that the voice boost essentially does that, so this is not much of a con per say.
-When you adjust the treble/voice enhancement or the bass flashing LED lights on the subwoofer are the only way to know that your command has been accepted from the remote. I would like to see these displayed on the screen to know what level they are at.
All in all I enjoy the unit, once it is powered on it significantly improved over the standard Panasonic TV speaker sound experience. The setup is nice and compact, and sounds great. The sub sounds really good for its size. If you live in a small apartment like me, you will find a setup like this to be practical. Don't compare this 2.1 setup to a 5.1 or 7.1, it is perfect for enchancing stereo sound, it is not designed for true surround sound. I recommend the Pansonic home theatre offerings for anyone who owns the newer model tv's for the simple fact that these are designed to link up to them.
UPDATE 1/27-
Thanks to another reviewer that had some time to tweak his Viera Link settings to resolve the FIOS box issue of the audio system not turning on when the TV is powered on. I forgot his suggestions, but was able to find the settings. Hit Menu > Setup > Viera Link Settings > Make sure 'Power On Link' is set to 'yes' and that default speakers are set to 'Theatre'. Now when I power the TV on everything is synced up perfectly. It was nice to see Panasonic issue software menu updates so make sure that you have your TV plugged into the Ethernet or using the optional wireless adapter to have the new interface!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful.Excellent value, easy setup and yet, be careful before you buy it.
By Sacratomato
I wanted a simple sound bar that had Audio Return Channel (ARC) and Viera Link for my 2012 Panasonic TV. The HTB20 met all my needs. It is a excellent value for the price. With Viera Link, I only need one remote, the TV speakers automatically mute, the home theater volume displays on-screen and units turn on and off together, so easy!
I do have one problem with the HTB20 and one piece of advice. The advice is that on 2012 Panasonic TVs, not all HDMI inputs are created equally. Only one HDMI input is marked HDMI (ARC). So just ensure the HDMI from the sub-woofer is plugged into the right input on the TV, otherwise you may think the system isn't working correctly.
The problem with the HTB20 is the speaker wire from the soundbar plugs into the subwoofer with flat plugs, which might be proprietary to Panasonic. If you need longer wires, you cannot run down to Radio Shack. I looked at the plugs and they do not unscrew apart, so you can't McGyver the plugs onto longer wires. I called Panasonic and they only sell replacement wires, not longer wires. The price? Hold your breath, it's $27.20 for thin generic speaker wire and some really expensive plugs. After connecting the wires to the speaker bar, you will have 9'4" of wire left to run to the subwoofer. It should be enough for most users, but I had to route the wires in back of a wall unit and then out to the subwoofer. It barely fit and I couldn't place the subwoofer exactly where I wanted it.
I've attached a photo of the plugs to the Amazon product page. Perhaps someone will recognize them and can suggest a less expensive alternative. Two Radio Shacks and a Frye's electronic supply store had never seen them before.
Except for the speaker wire plugs, I like this soundbar very much.
Update Feb 10, 2013. The price for the HTB20 fluctuates wildly depending on whether Amazon has it in stock or not. If sold by a third party vendor it's over 30% more at $200+ with shipping. At tnat price, it's no longer such a bargain.
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