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The editors liked
130-watt per channel AV receiver
Onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding
Can bi-amplify compatible front left/right speakers
Lightweight design with all-digital amplifier
Built-in compatibility with Panasonic wireless rear speaker kit.
The editors didn't like
Doesnt upconvert analog video to HDMI
Only three HDMI inputs
No onscreen display makes for difficult setup process
Automatic speaker calibration isnt terribly accurate
No satellite radio support
Very expensive given the underwhelming feature set.
If you're looking for an AV receiver and control center for you home theater system, the SA-BX500 makes an excellent choice. Price vs. features is excellent when compared to the competition, and Panasonic is gaining a good reputation in the AV world. S...
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Published: 2008-10-15, Author: Steve , review by: cnet.com
130-watt per channel AV receiver; onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding; can bi-amplify compatible front left/right speakers; lightweight design with all-digital amplifier; built-in compatibility with Panasonic wireless rear speaker kit.
Doesnt upconvert analog video to HDMI; only three HDMI inputs; no onscreen display makes for difficult setup process; automatic speaker calibration isnt terribly accurate; no satellite radio support; very expensive given the underwhelming feature set.
Panasonics cool-running SA-BX500 receiver sounds fine, but its woefully underfeatured, especially considering its high price tag. Specifications: Product type: AV receiver; Sound output mode: Stereo; Amplifier total output power: 520 Watt; See full s...
Abstract: Panasonic has a long and distinguished history in amplification. Admittedly, its glory years came and went with the Technics brand, but the guys behind the scenes certainly know their way around hi-fi separates. Under the Panasonic brand,the company ha...
From a features perspective, the Panasonic SA-BX500's credentials are unquestionable – a wireless-capable receiver that decodes all of the Blu-ray formats for under £400 is a real boon, and overall sound performance is impressive. It might not have enough...
On-board Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, Wireless expansion pack works well
Expensive with optional wireless expansion pack, Limited HDMI connectivity and upconversion, No on-screen display, Lightweight construction, Hit and miss auto calibration
The Panasonic SA-BX500 sounds OK but is too hard to recommend because of too many limitations for its asking price. The wireless surround pack works well, but just adds expense to an under-featured receiver. ...
Abstract: Panasonics 7.1 SA-BX500 is the most expensive receiver here, but its also the only model with a multi-channel analogue input. This makes it a good choice for use with a PC. There are only three HDMI among the many inputs on the back, but that shou...
Les décodeurs audio HD, Les trois entrées HDMI 1.3, La conversion vidéo vers la HDMI, La possibilité dadjoindre un kit Surround sans fil
Le look austère, Pas damplification numérique
Parmi les nouveautés 2008, outre le lecteur Blu-ray compatible BD-Live (le DMP-BD50), le fameux système tout-en-un avec lecteur Blu-ray intégré SC-BT100 et lensemblehome cinéma 3.1 SB-HS100A extensible en 7.1, le constructeur japonais commercialisera ...
Abstract: Dennoch gibt Panasonic für den SA-BX 500 unbeirrt genau dreimal so viel Siebenkanal-Leistung an, wie die Harmänner ihrem 255 zutrauen: siebenmal 150 gegenüber siebenmal 50 Watt. Das ist schon grenzwertiger Optimismus, zumal die ebenfalls angegebene Ges...
