Panasonic SC-HC55 Compact Stereo System
Price : $131.99
Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
(March 2011)
Enjoy your favorite music from your iPod, iPhone, or CD with the SC-HC55 compact stereo system.
Slim, Flat Design
Sleek, modern design that complements any decor. It can easily be installed in limited places, like a small bedside shelf or your desk in your home office.
Bluetooth Streaming
Wirelessly stream music with or without docking.
Internet Radio Function
Seamlessly streams internet radio to enjoy your favorite music.
Touch-free Sensor Door
Simply slide your hand over the door sensor to open the iPod/iPhone or CD door.
Wall-Mountable Design
Conveniently mounts to the wall to complement any room.
Select Specifications
CD,CD-R/-RW:
CD-DA, MP3
Speakers:
Woofer:2-1/2" Cone Type (Advanced Bamboo Cone) Tweeter:5/8" Piezo Type
Display:
Florescent
Universal Dock for iPod/iPhone:
Yes
Bluetooth Wireless Link Function:
Yes
Internet Radio Control:
Yes
Analog Audio In:
Yes
Headphone Out:
Yes
Station Presets:
30-FM/15-AM
Dimensions:
19" x 7-3/4" x 3-1/2"
Weight:
5.3 lbs
What's in the Box
Panasonic SC-HC55, remote control with battery, FM indoor antenna, AM loop antenna, AC power supply cord, 2 wall mount brackets and hardware, user's manual
Panasonic SC-HC55 Compact Stereo System
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Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 3.5 x 7.8 inches ; 5.3 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 5.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
- ASIN: B004MME6SE
- Item model number: SC-HC55
Technical Details
- Wireless Music Streaming via Bluetooth
- Internet Radio Application for iPhone/iPod
- Touchless Open/Close Sensor Door
Customer Reviews
I purchased this, and I think it's a great system. Great sound, and the ability to open the iPod and CD sections with a hand wave is a cool feature. The design is slick, and I like the thin size of it. I've played around with the Internet radio too. Some people will balk at having to buy the vTuner app, but if you're not going to use Internet radio, skip buying it. Of course, if you're not using Internet radio, you may want to look into the SC-HC35, which costs less, and has the same basic function as this unit.
The only real issue I have with this unit is that it seems to be designed for the iPod Touch or the iPhone, as opposed to the iPod Classic. When skipping to the next track, there are times when the system will fast forward about 5 seconds, instead of moving to the next track. This happens about every 5 or 6 tracks.
Aside from that small gripe, this really is a nice system.
First off I'd consider myself a bit of an Audiophile. I was looking for something to replace my Logitech Audio Station which is getting a bit long in the tooth. I was attracted to this unit because of the slick look and bluetooth capability. Setup was easy enough and I was able to sync my Ipad and Ipod touch after reading the directions, no problems. For the most part it has a lot of features that I wish a lot of bookshelf units had like the "magic door", streaming bluetooth and internet radio (via $1.99 app you have to buy from Itunes). The tuner seems to work fine and CD player is very nice as well.
Now for the bad. For some reason I cannot get this unit to sync with my HTC EVO. Don't know if it's only geared for Apple products but I tried my phone and my wife's BB to no avail. Number 2 the sound quality, the high and mids are just outstanding and I would consider it on par with Bose and Soundfreaq units. The bass, well that's another issue. The bass is just OK but not earth shattering even on high settings and the "D bass" sound option seems to muddy everything up. With a unit this thin I knew there would be compromises, but if your a fan of hip hop and like earth shattering bass this in not the unit for you. I wish there was an option to connect a subwoofer but that does not seem to be the case. Maybe because it's wall mountable the unit needs something to reflect bass back?
I'm debating whether to send this back and get something else but I'm going to wait and see if it grows on me. It has a lot going for it but the lack of bass really hurts this unit.
