Panasonic's SC-BT200 and SC-BT300 Blu-ray Home Theater Systems

Panasonic's new SC-BT200 and SC-BT300 7.1 channel Blu-ray Home Theater systems have been priced and are ready to ship in April.  The SC-BT200 system delivers 1000 watts (1kHz, 3 ohms, 10% THD)  has a $599.95 price tag, while the SC-BT300, pumping out 1250 watts (1kHz, 3 ohms, 10% THD) will cost $699.95.  Each home theater system includes seven speakers, with wireless-ready rear speakers and an integrated universal iPod dock adding value to the package. 

On the hi-def Blu-ray front, both the SC-BT300 and the SC-BT200 are BD-Live capable, allowing you to connect to the Internet to download bonus content available with Blu-ray Discs, or to play Internet games. Panasonic's own VIERA Cast is also on board providing access to the Amazon Video-on-Demand online movie rental service, as well as online video content from You Tube, photos via Picasa Web Albums, web widgets, news and weather updates.

The front and center channel speakers are made with a bamboo diaphragm which provides a tightly intertwined fiber to deliver greater rigidity and accuracy, resulting in clear reproduction of sounds over a wide frequency range, from massive explosions to metallic clangs. The subwoofer features a Kelton system with a dual diameter structure to deliver a deep powerful bass. The Smart Set-up guide uses the help of GUI navigation to allow users to set up their SC-BT200 or SC-BT300 home theater for optimum performance. The result is being able to stay at home while enjoying a thrilling, incredibly lifelike audio performance that rivals a movie theater.