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Strengths: Stylish speakers, DVD writer for double-sided DVDs, wireless addition for 2 more speakers (optional), HDMI, improved image output, solid sound, easy assembly.
Weaknesses: Low grade wires for speakers, no disk changer, weak signal from the remote control, tiny butons on remote control, short wires.
Summary: I have purchased the Home Theater online at BestBuy.com.
Order Total: $510.29. I have ordered for pickup at a local store but later was informaed that it's not available, so, the store offered free delivery to my home address. I am pleased with a delivery and packing: everything was as promised and on-time. I have assembled the system in about 25 min. I am very pleased with a quality of sound and functionality of the system. Not every system today has a DVD writer of a high quality (better than any others). I have seen the review notes from the other folks about the quality of wires, and I have to agree with them. Tiny wires (and 3 of them are shorter than I need) is not what I would expect from $500 system. I'll look for better wires, no question. I did not test the system with a TV but rather with the Viewsonic LCD projector. I enjoed "Hatch" movie in 16:9 format. Maybe it's not the best DVD for testing, but it is what I had at that moment.
The problem with any room where you install the system is that you rarely have the sofa in the middle of the room - usually next to the wall, and the rear speakers in this case are located quite close to you, much closer than other speakers, so, in order to have the surround sound you have increase the volume for front speakers. It increases the volume to the rear speakers at the same level. In short, I still don't know what should I do in order to adjust the volumes separately. I am not sure there is a chance to do it but honestly, I did not look in the documentation in details, yet. I was disappointed with the remote control: tiny buttons, weak signal (maybe AAA butteries are not so new?). You have to spend several seconds, at least, in order to find what you are looking for on the remote control. The volume/channel buttons are so tiny!
Overall, I am satisfied with the system even it has some shortcomings. I respect the Panasonic brand, and I use their products for many years. I am sure that for $1K and above you may purchase better system, but for $486 + tax it's a good choice.
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