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Panasonic SC-PT960 Deluxe 5 DVD Home Theater System | 
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| Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
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New (15) Used (1) Refurbished (4) from $219.95
Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 400
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11
Dimensions (in): 16.7 x 17 x 3
MPN: SC-PT960
Model: SC-PT960
UPC: 037988256488
EAN: 0037988256488
ASIN: B0014TEASO
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
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| Features:
| • | 5-disc DVD home theater system | | • | Comes with 2 tower front speakers, 1 center speaker, 2 tallboy surround speakers and a Kelton subwoofer | | • | Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS decoders | | • | Integrated Universal Dock for iPod | | • | VIERA Link display |
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Product Description
Got the new HDTV? Get the sound that goes with hi-def. Panasonic's SC-PT960 Home-Theater System is a complete system with 6 speakers, a 5 disc DVD - CD changer, a radio, and 1200 watts pure power! 1080p up-conversion via HDMI from standard definition (720 x 480 pixels) images from DVDs to display on HDTV (1920 x 1080 pixels). Get the most out of your HDMI-compatible HDTV, with sharp and exceptionally detailed high-resolution images. And unlike ordinary video up-converters that produce images with thicker edges and decreased sharpness, the HD Enhancer keeps edges crisp and clear, for outstanding detail. Super Surround puts you in the action with lifelike sound from every angle, and a Four-Step Subwoofer Level Control puts you in command, with rich sound effects you can hear and feel. They also come equipped to deliver exceptional sound quality from portable audio players and other new music sources. Go ahead and listen to music on your iPod by adding the included Universal Dock for iPod, or tune into your favorite XM stations. Output Power - Home Theater Mode (RMS) Total Power - 1200W - Front - 250W x 2 (1kHz, 6 ohms, 10% THD); Center - 250W (1kHz, 6 ohms, 10% THD);Surround - 100W x 2 (100Hz, 4 ohms, 10% THD); Subwoofer - 250W XM Satellite radio ready Stereo analog audio input Front panel minijack audio input for MP3 players Video output for TV, composite, component video, and HDMI (version 1.3a) Panasonic iPod dock included Remote control DVD Changer/Receiver(WxHxD) - 16-15/16 x 2-15/16 x 16-11/16 Two Front Speakers - * Dimensions(WxHxD) - 9-15/16 x 44-1/8 x 9-1/4 Center Speaker - * Dimensions(WxHxD) - 10-5/8 x 3-11/16 x 3-3/4 Two Wireless Rear Speakers - * Dimensions(WxHxD) - 3-5/8 x 5-5/8 x 3-3/4 Subwoofer -
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 Rocking the Neighborhood October 13, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This has been a great home theater system. I really like the wireless part. It is semi-wireless because the receiver has wires to the speakers but I do not have wires running from the front of the system to the back. This has made setting up the system easier. The sound is great. I can provide sound to the neighborhood. My teens like the sound of their music on this system too.
Great system for a great place December 5, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Looked at this system awhile ago offline and it was almost $600. Did some internet research and it seemed to be a good beginner system for those of us who arent looking to commit a spend a fortune but want a better HT experience. When I found it on here for such a low price I went for it.
I'm so glad I did. It came yesterday and I hooked it up last night- myself. And believe me, I am not the most technically adept person. I was really impressed with the difference it made and I tested dvds, running my tv audio, cds, and ipod- everything worked awesome.
I'm going to take a guess and say that a true audiophile might find somethings that need improvement, but for me, I think I will be satisfied with this system for a long time.
Everything I expected December 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I got this setup two days ago and have really enjoyed it. The setup took about 30-40 minutes and was pretty easy.
The look:
Really nice, fits in well with my Samsung TV. The wires are running inside the towers and then have a small area to keep them from being visible (my wife liked that). You don't have to use the speakers as towers, they come with instructions on how to mount them or set them up on a table.
The Setup:
Not bad at all. I simply run my PS3 to my TV via HDMI and then turn my TVs sound off and run an optical cord to the DVD player/receiver. The setup, like I said, was really easy and you don't have to have an input for HDMI. You see, most of the posts about these systems needing an input are not telling you that the systems in this price range don't decode the sound... they simply pass the data through to the TV in one input. Well, in my opinion my little optical cord from my TV to the system does the job just fine and then leaves the HDMI cable going directly to the item I paid the most for, my TV. I haven't had any problems using my wireless router or computer with the wireless speakers. The system says its supposed to change channels if it detects anything... and like I said it seems to work just fine.
The Sounds:
The sound wow'd me for what I paid for the system. The bass is setup perfectly, but you can adjust as needed. I wish the rear speakers would be a bit louder, but them I have them pretty far back because my dining room is an extension of my living room. One funny thing, when I first tried this system out by pushing it to the limit, it got so loud that a motion activated toy two rooms over started going off. For me, the system is great.
My Opinion:
If you're a person like me, just looking for an inexpensive way to get some great sound out of your TV/PS3, this is perfect. I'd recommend it to anyone.
SC-PT960 is Really Godd December 22, 2008
Pros : Good Sound over all. Also good sound from wireless speakers unlike othes mentioned that they barely hear any sound. I hear it good enough.
Cons: speaker cable length could be longer. I had to cut cables to make them longer but did not loose any quality.
Went for amazon free shipping. I placed order on Sunday and it was at my door on Wednesday via Fedex. Paid 355.
 Good HTiB for price June 10, 2008
36 out of 36 found this review helpful
Yes, this is a pretty decent home theater in a box solution to getting the home theater experience, in fact it's one of the BETTER "instant" home theater systems available. Especially at this price. The optical connection is a step up from the older models (PT750), it's a much better connection than even HDMI to get better sound with less distortion and interference out of your speakers. Setup is very easy, there are plenty of options with the speakers (for instance, you can use the base to make the front speakers tall-boy type or not use the base and keep them shorter, same with the surrounds), and there's enough power to put out the sound 95% of users are looking for. I had considered the PT760 since it also has the digital optical port, but I wanted the extra wattage of the PT960 and the tall-boy speakers. If you're considering the PT760, be aware that the front speakers on the 760 serve as the surround speakers on the 960, there's that much difference.
Anyone who's done even basic research knows that any HTiB is going to give up something in the way of power and flexibility compared to putting your own system together from components. And anyone who wants ease of use and setup, good performance, good sound and a system that meshes seamlessly with and looks as good as their new flat-panel tv is probably going to be very happy with the Panasonic PT960. The DVD player upconverts DVD's very well. I added this system to my Panasonic 46" plasma, and with the Panasonic Vierra-Link feature I can use one remote to control the tv and the sound system components. Pre-programmed codes are installed in the 960's receiver to allow this function with a host of other brands, so you don't HAVE to be using it with a Panasonic tv. My entire cabling "mess" consists of the cable coax connected to my tv, an HDMI cable from the 960's main unit to the tv, and a digital optical cable from the tv out to the main unit. That's it. Those with cable or satellite boxes will have other cables, but it's still a clean setup.
Overall it's hard to go wrong with this system. Pure audiophiles will have complaints, but if you compare it to other HTiB's and not component systems you'll be impressed with the features, looks and performance of the PT960.
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