Panasonic Energy Star 5.1-Channel 1000-Watt Full HD 3D Blu-Ray Home Theater System w/ Tall Boy Speakers (SC-BTT195) $200 + Free Shipping

Quote from lllGurulll : One HDMI out and no HDMI in? really?

I know, what is it, 2003???

Can this be used for web browsing after connected to TV through HDMI? Please help.

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I really want to hear one of these home theater in a box systems. I'm embarrassed to say I've never heard one. Obviously they wouldn't sound as good as my higher end system but I'm curious to hear one to evaluate the cost to benefit ratio of these compared to higher end systems.

for $200, this will blow you away while watching movies or playing Xbox etc. expect the quality of any other HTIB, whether it's samsung or panassonic. if you are a hardcore audiophile then HTIB is not the way to go - just get a receiver and buy the speakers separately.


i have a samsung one, which had built-in wifi and for another $49 i could purchase the wireless rear receiver for the speakers. not sure about the panassonic one

Quote from Gregory : I really want to hear one of these home theater in a box systems. I'm embarrassed to say I've never heard one. Obviously they wouldn't sound as good as my higher end system but I'm curious to hear one to evaluate the cost to benefit ratio of these compared to higher end systems.

i have a samsung one. it was perfect for my 900 sq ft apartment a few years ago

in my family room in my house now, it's still decent but there would be a significant benefit for having more powerful speakers


for $200, you will be blown away

Can any one suggest if this can be used for web browsing after connected to TV through HDMI?

Someone needs to make one of these with ARC, it would eliminate the lack if inputs.

Quote from weymouthba : someone needs to make one of these with arc, it would eliminate the lack if inputs.

^ that

really wanted to use this with my TV, but there is no way for me to even do audio output from my television. no optical out :/

Great deal! I have a Philips HTS3541 receiver right now and it is the biggest POS I have ever owned and spent about $150 on it. This should be a nice upgrade.

Quote from weymouthba : Someone needs to make one of these with ARC, it would eliminate the lack if inputs.

This one does have ARC

great deal.

But... I would rather spend money on a nice receiver, which might be still needed even if you buy this unit..

Quote from smanoj4u : Can any one suggest if this can be used for web browsing after connected to TV through HDMI?

No. This system is designed to download content from Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc. It cannot be used for general web surfing. But this is true for (almost?) all current media playback systems including the Smart TV and Roku.

What you want is an HTPC; PC capable of playing back HD media. They will be much more expensive, since you will need a separate Blu-ray drive and a playback software (~$100) and amplifier + speakers.

Quote from EeekDaGeek : This one does have ARC

I looked through the specs but didn't see it...

NM found it, if your tv supports it and you have HDMI 1.3 cables you are good to go. From the panny website:


How do I use the ARC feature with this system?

"ARC" is an abbreviation for Audio Return Channel. To use this feature the HDMI cable you are using must be compliant to HDMI v1.3 spec or later. Older cables may not work correctly. VIERA Link can work with either the HDMI-ARC feature of a compatible TV. For ARC usage make sure that the systems HDMI ARC port is connected to the TVs ARC port. 1. Press [HOME]. 2. Select "Others" icon and press [OK]. 3. Select "Setup" and press [OK]. 4. Select "Audio" and press [OK]. 5. Select "TV Audio Input" and press [OK]. Then select the "ARC" option. Afterwards the TV's ARC feature will control the home theater system and the sound from the TV will be heard through the systems speakers