SC-HTB200EBK Bluetooth All-In-One TV Sound Bar - Black

I bought this to go with my ageing Panasonic plasma 42 inch G30. The sound quality is a big improvement on the TV on-board sound, but that wasn't difficult as the G30 has very poor and thin sound. Nevertheless the sound quality is overall pretty good, taking into consideration it's compact size which suits my set up perfectly, there is plenty of volume with good strong bass. One very important point is that to get the best out of this Panasonic soundbar, you really need to use the hdmi with ARC connection, most tv's since 2011 have at least one input with ARC, what this means is that you get sound going in both directions with control. I turn the soundbar on and then my Panasonic TV remote controls both TV and soundbar volume and then it turns on or off with the TV automatically! A great feature. The thing is not to expect this to perform the same as a full 5.1 system or even a conventional stereo set up. It comes with a remote control but I've no need for that yet but it's necessary to pair any Bluetooth device. It also has a USB and optical input. Overall I'm very happy with this Panasonic soundbar, it matches perfectly with my Panasonic plasma, with good sound which is a massive improvement on the TV speakers, which quite frankly I couldn't bear listening to any longer, especially up in the bedroom where it seemed even worse than before. Recommended at the price, if you want a bigger wider sound then you need to spend more.

For the price, the sound quality and Bluetooth connectivity are exceptional—crisp, clear, and surprisingly powerful. Unfortunately, the remote is a major letdown. There's no play/pause function, the response time is noticeably sluggish, and adjusting the volume requires mashing the buttons repeatedly just to move a single notch. quite ridiculous for a device in 2026. Verdict: Great audio, terrible controls. Worth it for the sound, but be prepared for daily frustration.

Very impressed with this soundbar, excellent sound and very compact. It does need to be at 50% volume but no complaints.

Excellent. Using with a laptop for music when working from home. I have another the same for the TV. Sound quality is very good for a small soundbar.

So, yes as expected the sound quality is much better than our TV. But it's not particularly loud. Using HDMI arc you control the volume via your TV remote but it is terribly slow to respond which might be down to our 55" Hisense TV. Also when connected to Bluetooth which is straightforward I was unable to adjust the volume except to mute the speaker when volume slider at lowest setting. I paid £80 for this which was discounted and I feel is too much, at the £120 regular price it's way overpriced. I'd still be a bit miffed paying £50-60 as it's just not that big of an improvement! I have Creative Pebble V3 Bluetooth speakers which I use for my PC which sound way better and are louder which retail for £34. If this is the standard for TV soundbars then they leave a lot to be desired!

This is not going to be the best sound bar on the market but it is probably the best in its price range. The sound has a good quality, much better than the internal speakers on a new LG 2020 television. The most important difference is the clarity of the sound, you can hear more of the speech and pick up more of the background noise clearly. If you have a TV with an audio return channel HDMI port (ARC) then the sound is automatically output from any set top box attached, you can control the volume from your TV and the sound bar will turn on and off as you turn your TV on and off. The only time you will need to use they sound bar’s own remote is when changing the mode. This is the only gripe, the remote is not brilliant and not overly responsive. otherwise, a pretty good all-rounder and still pleased after several months.

Cannot get it to work properly. Sound keeps going off and volume control does not work. Thinks of retuning sound bar

Please note that these comments are made in the context of a 40% reduction from normal retail price. And that this model does not have a separate subwoofer (other models in the range do). Good: Compact unit designed to be placed beneath TV. In my case the unit is fractionally too tall, so I have placed it behind TV - still works well. Sound quality is good and much better than my Panasonic TV speakers' sound. There are 3 sound modes (standard, music, and cinema) and there is a small but noticeable difference. I can now hear movie dialogue without having to increase volume and be deafened by the sound effects - to a degree (and depending on transmission format). And the unit has Bluetooth, so I can hear music from my smartphone. Poor: the remote control volume adjustment does not show volume levels on TV screen (there is no display on the unit, just flashing LEDs on top which cannot be seen from sofa). Using my TV remote control shows volume increasing / decreasing on screen, but again no volume levels displayed. No HDMI(ARC), or optical digital, connection cable is supplied, so need to purchase separately. Overall - good quality for price paid.

Aucune indication concernant le format de la prise électrique… malheureusement c’est une prise anglaise, non adaptable pour la France!

Ich wollte eine kl. Soundbar und das ist zwar erfüllt aber ansonsten vom zusätzlichen Klang nur ok. Reicht für einen kl. Raum. Reaktionszeit der Fernbedienung ist nicht gut,man muss immer mehrfach drücken bis sie reagiert. Würde mich das nächste Mal für was anderes entscheiden.