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Panasonic SA-BX500
 
 
 
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (10)
 
Published
Sep 18, 2008
Editor Rating
1.0/5
Panasonic SA-BX500 review from the experts at whathifi.com
At the price, not much at all...Shrill sound, tricky configuration and a real lack of sonic finesse...After listening to the new SA-BX500, we're asking the same question...it gives Panasonic dealers something to sell to complement their outstanding TVs and Blu-ray players......
Published
Sep 11, 2008
Editor Rating
4.0/5
Panasonic SA-BX500 review | from TechRadar's expert reviews of Receivers
All round performer > Good Panasonic-link features...Surreal operation system > Full of fresh air > Dodgy remote > No RoomEQ...The Panasonic SA-BX500 is the Amy Winehouse of the budget AV receiver market: incredibly talented but not without its issues or outright weirdness...For starters, the case is almost the same size as Sony's STR-DG820 but...
Published
Sep 2, 2008
Editor Rating
8.0/10
Panasonic SA-BX500 AV Receiver review - Surround Sound System - Trusted Reviews
Short of a mono switch on a two-channel source component, I cannot think of how to do this on my SA-BX500...I'm not familiar with the SA-RX700 biamp circuit, but the one on the SA-BX500 is very sophisticated, and works in full 7.1 mode...
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USER REVIEWS (8)
 
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16 user reviews
 
(4.8 out of 5)
Average rating
from 7
reviews
4.9/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Panasonic SA-BX500 7.1 130 Watts Per channel 0.7 THD...
"First impressions are that setup is not as bad as thought of given that there is no OSD..."

"videohelp.com) DVD player did not do too bad with my kids DVDs..."

"The auto speaker setup was pretty good - I made only a few minor adjustments afterward..."

Average rating
from 6
reviews
4.7/5
Newegg.com - Panasonic SA-BX500 7.1-Channel AV Control Receiver with High Quality...
"Auto speaker setup with included Mic Lightweight Tons of inputs for anything you would want Quality definition -No on-screen menu -Initial Setup can be a little confusing I bought this to replace my entry-level receiver from Onkyo..."

"i really like how i can not turn on the receiver and hdmi will pass through, but only for hdmi which is no good for everything else..."

"I figured for $299 this thing had..."

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Average rating
from 3
reviews
5.0/5
'Why the low score cNet?' - Panasonic SA-BX500 user review and rating - CNET Reviews
"Viera Link control with Panasonic tv's Great quality sound from an Amp which doesnt weigh a ton..."

"A very user friendly reciever with alot of features to show off to your friends..."

"I guess it depends on what's important to you - do you want an on-screen menu you'll use once when you..."

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Published
Jun 24, 2009
Editor Rating
4.6/5
Panasonic SA-BX500: Review
Blu-ray compatible 7.1 channel surround receiver...There are no cons for this product...The receiver also features a subwoofer output, automatic speaker setup, a universal remote control and VIERA Link for control of other Panasonic VIERA Link devices with the same remote...The SA-BX500 is an excellent value for the street price...If you're looking for an AV receiver and control...
Published
Sep 8, 2008
 
 
Panasonic Announces SA-BX500 AV Receiver with High-Res Audio Decoding - AVRev.com
Panasonic has announced the introduction of its new cutting-edge receiver, model SA-BX500, a 7.1-channel AV control receiver that delivers a level of audio quality worthy of today's beautiful Full-HD images...As an AV selector, the SA-BX500 can send 1080p Full-HD video signals (as well as Deep Color or x.v.Color video signals) from a Blu-ray Disc(TM) player to...
Panasonic SA-BX500 Overview & Specs - AV receivers - CNET Reviews
130-watt per channel AV receiver; onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding; can bi-amplify compatible front left/right speakers; lightweight...Doesn't upconvert analog video to HDMI; only three HDMI inputs; no onscreen display makes for difficult...Given the BX500's sound quality--it's perfectly good--it could slide by as a decent offering if it was an entry-level $250...
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Published
Jul 7, 2009
 
 
Panasonic SA-BX500 review | Expert Reviews
With a fiddly configuration and a bright sound that can become harsh on the wrong speakers, the SA-BX500 is overpriced...Panasonic's 7.1 SA-BX500 is the most expensive receiver here, but it's also the only model with a multi-channel analogue input...This makes it a good choice for use with a PC...Directional surround sound was good, particularly with moving...
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Published
Sep 17, 2008
 
 
Panasonic Unveils SA-BX500: HDMI Home Theater Receiver with Emphasis on Audio: BigPictureBigSound
It has been a while since a Matsushita brand has released a noteworthy product in the home theater receiver category (anyone remember Technics...The system sounded surprisingly good, particularly in pure stereo mode, creating a stable solid soundstage with real depth and breadth and excellent dynamic range...The trick, at least for stereo sources, is in Panasonic's proprietary Bi-Amp mode...
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Slideshows: Panasonic Products at CEDIA, Panasonic SA-BX500 ...
Panasonic SA-BX500 (Front), The SA-BX500 features a decoder for the HD Audio (Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS-HDTM Master Audio) now adopted in Blu-ray ...
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CEDIA 2008: Un petit récapitulatif des nouveautés Panasonic ...
Panasonic parle aussi de ses derniers produits lors de ce CEDIA 2008: Tout d’abord, Panasonic nous a “présenté” son nouveau récepteur AV, le SA-BX500...
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79" inches High Speed HDMI Male to Male Cable 1.4a Supports Ethernet & 3D for Panasonic SA-BX500 AV Control Receiver by JDMP...
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Panasonic SABX500 7.1-channel audio video receiver | Vanns.com
Let the Panasonic SA-BX500 7.1-channel AV receiver be the nerve center of your home theater system. With Dolby® TrueHD and DTS™ HD decoding, 3 HDMI inputs and 1 ...
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Panasonic Product Support - SA-BX500 - Panasonic North ...
Obtain product support for Panasonic SA-BX500 AV Control Receiver with High Quality Amplifier, Decoder Compatible with Blu-ray Disc 7.1ch High Quality Audio, VIERA ...
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