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Panasonic SA-XR70S 6.1 Channel Surround Sound Home Theater Audio / Video Receiver - Silver | 
 enlarge | Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 29468
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13.4
Dimensions (in): 19.6 x 18.7 x 6.4
MPN: SA-XR70S
Model: SA-XR70S
UPC: 037988407750
EAN: 0037988407750
ASIN: B0001JXAYS
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| Features:
| • | 100W/ch x 6 (1kHz, 6 ohms, 0.9% THD) - Front, Center, Left, Right and Center Surround | | • | Output for powered Subwoofer | | • | Integrated Dolby Digital and DTS decoders + Dolby Pro Logic II | | • | Second Room Output with Independent Selection | | • | DTS-ES |
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Product Description
Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Wonderful sound and easy to connect May 3, 2006
I have always had Panasonic stereo equipment and when I decided to get a new receiver looked at this model. The sound is amazing I am using it with a 100 W surround system. Works great for TV, DVD and even with my iTunes wireless set-up. The sound is so much better than the older system and there is an almost endless number of adjustments you can make to get the sound just right. With my music classical, pop or vocals all sound great! Recommended highly
 A GREAT BUY ONCE YOU LEARN HOW TO USE IT. April 13, 2006
2 out of 15 found this review helpful
THE GOOD NEWS.. IT HAS ENOUGH POWER TO BLOW THE WALLS DOWN OR HEAR ALL AT A WHISPER. I HAVE 7 SPEAKERS HOOKED TO IT AND IT IS GREAT. CRISP AND CLEAN. RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT AND CENTER JBL'S. REAR SURROUND RIGHT AND LEFT JBL'S AND A BIC CENTER. POLK POWERED 8 INCH SUB WOOFER. I SIMPLY RAN MY AUDIO OUT FROM THE TV TO THE RECEIVER SO VCR, DVD AND TV ARE AUTOMATICLY HOOKED UP TO THE RECEIVERS TV INPUT. THEN I USED A CD CHANGER AND EQUIALIZER HOOKED TO THE CD IN ON THE RECEIVER. THE RECEIVER IS COMPLETLY AUTOMATIC AND WILL ADJUST EACH SPEAKER AS YOU LIKE IT. THE BAD NEWS. THE INSTRUCTION BOOK IS VERY HARD TO UNDERSTAND. THE UNIT HAS WAY TOO MANY ADJUSTMENTS. TOO MANY SOUND VARIENTS TO FOOL WITH. IT WAS VERY HARD FOR ME TO LEARN HOW TO USE. THE AM FM RECEIVER PART WORKS VERY GOOD. ALL AUTOMATIC. THE TONE ADJUSTMENTS DO NOT REALLY DO MUCH. SO I USE THE TONE ADJUSTMENTS THROUGH THE TV FOR TV DVD AND VCR. THE EQUALIZER FOR CD. OVERALL I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH THE UNIT, ONCE I LEARNED HOW TO OPERATE IT. A FAR CRY FROM THE YAMAHA 16 YEAR OLD AMPLIFIER IT REPLACED. I WOULD DEFINETLY RECOMMEND THIS UNIT TO ALL. LIGHT WEIGHT,COMPACT AND THE PRICE WAS RIGHT WITH FREE SHIPPING. BUY IT..
Height dimensions inaccurate April 2, 2006
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
The forums speak highly of these units-xr70, and I was going to get one because of the small form factor. Amazon's description for the height at 2.5" is incorrect, according to Panasonic's website. Should be listed as 3 9/32"H. Makes a difference if you're short on space.
I just love this system March 23, 2006
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was paranoid about having buyer's remorse from this unit. For such a cheap price I was sure I would end up regretting the purchase. What is the tradeoff? Shoot if know, but I haven't regretted buying it one bit. The receiver is perfect for home theater, particularly DD 5.1 shows. There is absolutely no discernable speaker hiss with digital content, which is important for TV watching that has a high range of both loud and silent moments.
As for power, it's not an even match with some of the more power hungry and expensive analog amplifiers out there, but it easily crosses the threshold of annoying the neighbors.
Digital is something to get used to. On conventional receivers, you turn the sound up high and it becomes somewhat sloppy, or what some call "warm". Not so with the digital Panny. It's distortion free up to very high levels. I wouldn't call it bright, but the response is very linear and precise. I like hearing all the details in music and cinema, even at loud volume. Others don't.
The weaknesses are very minor:
-The FM tuner is nothing special.
-It lacks fancy DSP modes of expensive receivers.
-No fancy on screen display (must do most of the tweaking with knobs)
-It does not upconvert video.
-The remote control is an el cheapo.
For this price, though, who cares!
Decent for the money, but definitely lower quality sound March 14, 2006
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I decided to try the Panasonic SA XR70S when my older amplifier finally blew. I trust the Panasonic brand in general, and i love their video products--excellent quality for the price. However, i was extremely disappointed in this product.
Pros--very nice design, lightweight, intuitive and easy to use, covers all the basics and generally works well.
Cons--the sound is inferior. (i personally 'hate' it!) maybe i was pushing it to go with 100 watts per channel (lowest power i would try to drive my large Klipsch speakers), but the bass response is weak, and i felt like i was trying to drive a powerful speaker with a boom box.
Overall, not a BAD product and for some people and their speakers and other equipment, it is probably very good for the price. i happen to like a FAT sound, warm and dynamic, and i was 'cheaping out' getting an amp not really rated for my speakers. For others who also love that FAT sound, not too bright, not too warm, you may be disappointed in this product.
I give Amazon five stars for their easy returns and good customer service. :-)
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