Panasonic Mini System 300W

I give this product 5 stars. I upgraded from a smaller unit, as I wanted a bit more oomph. I didn't want something too big, but was wiling to slightly up-size in return for a better sound. I found this baby on sale for $249, with 300w of power, some more compact units with only 40w cost more than this, and I always trust Panasonic, they have never let me down, I had never had a Panasonic stereo before, and 300w for $249, I thought "let's give this a go". It is a compact, traditional 3 piece stereo, moderately sized and doesn't take up too much space, it looks chipper, has gentle blue ambient lighting, and the sound, oh man! This system is made for rock and heavy metal. Turn it up to 30 (which isn't anywhere near full blast), and I feel like I'm at a live concert. I ... MoreI give this product 5 stars. I upgraded from a smaller unit, as I wanted a bit more oomph. I didn't want something too big, but was wiling to slightly up-size in return for a better sound. I found this baby on sale for $249, with 300w of power, some more compact units with only 40w cost more than this, and I always trust Panasonic, they have never let me down, I had never had a Panasonic stereo before, and 300w for $249, I thought "let's give this a go". It is a compact, traditional 3 piece stereo, moderately sized and doesn't take up too much space, it looks chipper, has gentle blue ambient lighting, and the sound, oh man! This system is made for rock and heavy metal. Turn it up to 30 (which isn't anywhere near full blast), and I feel like I'm at a live concert. I can fine detail for the various instruments, it sounds like surround sound, and has awesome bass. The bass is powerful, but it isn't just "doof doof", it is an all rounder and the bass is well contrasted with the overall sound. I love this system and recommend it to anybody. CD's load fast too.

For an inexpensive sound system, the quality is very, very good. Wonderful selection of features to make listening a greater pleasure., plus the benefit of a remote. Panasonic is a trusted reliable brand that delivers an excellent quality product which wonderful useful, helpful features at a reasonable price point.

Maybe I've been spoilt by other Panasonic items I've owned (that were admittedly a lot more expensive), but I expected a lot more. The system is ugly. Really ugly. The speakers are bulky and plasticy. The main unit is gaudy and cheap looking. If you look at the back of the speakers these look like really cheap speakers immediately. To be honest, I just wanted a Bluetooth stereo with deep bass and clear sound, so I could have forgiven the above, but it fell really short on that too. It sounded terrible. Again we have probably been spoilt by more modern products out there on the market, but this wasn't listenable. I ran my DJ equipment through it and my phone on Bluetooth. All at appropriate levels. At whatever volume it sounded muffled. The bass was not too bad, but ... MoreMaybe I've been spoilt by other Panasonic items I've owned (that were admittedly a lot more expensive), but I expected a lot more. The system is ugly. Really ugly. The speakers are bulky and plasticy. The main unit is gaudy and cheap looking. If you look at the back of the speakers these look like really cheap speakers immediately. To be honest, I just wanted a Bluetooth stereo with deep bass and clear sound, so I could have forgiven the above, but it fell really short on that too. It sounded terrible. Again we have probably been spoilt by more modern products out there on the market, but this wasn't listenable. I ran my DJ equipment through it and my phone on Bluetooth. All at appropriate levels. At whatever volume it sounded muffled. The bass was not too bad, but there was no clarity to the sound of any of it. Sent back.