Panasonic SC-HC57 Compact Audio System with Universal iPod Dock and Airplay Wireless Audio Streaming Reviews

Published May 16, 2012 | By Electronics Guider

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1. Abhinav Jain "AJ" on May 16, 2012 at 4:06 pm said:

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   Amazing product, May 1, 2012

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   Abhinav Jain “AJ” (NJ United States) –
   
     

   This review is from: Panasonic SC-HC57 Compact Audio System with Universal iPod Dock and Airplay Wireless Audio Streaming (Electronics)

   I bought the HC-25 which was available at Costco. But then I came across this model on the panasonic website. The fact that it had airplay and CD/ipod combo sealed the deal. Setting up Airplay was child’s play, took about 5 mins. I had to take it close the my wireless router and press the WPS button on both.
   The sounce is very rich and pleasing. I can airplay my iTunes library, youtube and even pandora. I can control the volumne from my ipod as well.
   This is exactly what I was looking for.
   There is an Ipod dock, but I dont I will be using it at all.

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2. LN New Mexico on May 16, 2012 at 4:35 pm said:

   
   Excellent product, May 13, 2012

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   Michael Fodor –

   This review is from: Panasonic SC-HC57 Compact Audio System with Universal iPod Dock and Airplay Wireless Audio Streaming (Electronics)

   This is a terrific modern stereo system. It looks great and feels solid. Grippy rubber stuff on the bottom keeps it firmly planted on the counter, and there is a wall mounting hardware set if you want to hang it.

   The sound is surprisingly full given the size of the unit. Out of the box, Panasonic has the bass boosted and I think it’s too much. There are plenty of adjustments for tone, and it was easy to set it to better suit my kitchen environment.

   I am particularly impressed with the Airplay feature. Since my wireless router doesn’t have the WPS button, I had to use “Method 2″ in the setup instructions. This involves connecting to the stereo using WiFi on a computer/iPod/iPad etc. and then pointing that device’s browser to a specific IP address. This gives a menu for having the stereo search for your wireless router and then for entering the WiFi password. You can also set the stereo’s Airplay name. Once finished, iTunes on your computer/iPod/iPad will see that name as a choice in the Airplay menu. You can adjust the stereo’s volume from iTunes and any adjustments to volume, stop/pause, or track selections on the stereo remote will be reflected back to your computer or handheld device. Very, very cool. A standby features allows the unit to wake automatically from sleep if requested by an Airplay device, and a remote App for the iPod/iPad mirrors all buttons on the stereo remote it is out of range (it is an IR remote).

   The iPod dock lives behind a sheet of glass-smooth plastic that slides to the side with motorized coolness to allow the dock to automatically move forward. I’ve docked an old generation 1 iPod Touch. With either the iPod itself or the stereo remote, you can move among the iPod menus to select tunes or playlists. The stereo also charges the iPod and indicates if the iPod is still charging when you power the stereo down.

   The CD player lives behind the same robotic panel. It plays as you would expect. Sounds good and the CD mechanism doesn’t make any noise.

   Using the radio requires connecting the little wire antenna provided. The system will automatically scan and fill presets for all available stations. Sounds good and is easy to setup once you read the instructions.

   The software in the unit can update itself once you’ve connected it to your WiFi. Mine didn’t require an update.

   I really like this system and hope Panasonic sells a lot of them. I might have to get a couple more for other rooms…

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3. Anonymous on May 16, 2012 at 4:53 pm said:

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   Love it!, May 12, 2012

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   LN New Mexico –

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   This review is from: Panasonic SC-HC57 Compact Audio System with Universal iPod Dock and Airplay Wireless Audio Streaming (Electronics)

   This stereo both looks and sounds great! I waited for this model to come out for the Airplay, which the SC-HC55 doesn’t have. My modem doesn’t have a WPS button, so setting up Airplay according to Method 2 in the owner’s manual isn’t exactly straightforward, but I did it get working on my third attempt. Other than that small setback, this is an amazing product.

   For such a small unit, the sound quality is full and rich with no distortion. I use it in my great room which is 30′ x 50′ with a 26′ ceiling. Both CD’s and the radio sound incredible (I don’t have an iPod, so I don’t use the iPod dock). Besides the remote control, I can use my iMac to control CD tracks volume, etc. All said and done, I am very pleased with my purchase.

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