Panasonic SA-HE100S Home Theater Receiver (Silver)

Panasonic SA-HE100S Home Theater Receiver (Silver)

Panasonic SA-HE100S Home Theater Receiver (Silver)

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
The surround-ready Panasonic SA-HE100S meets the audio needs of home theater aficionados everywhere without blowing up the bank account. Designed for maximum compatibility, the device offers such features as component-video switching, which lets you switch between a DVD player and HDTV receiver, and six-channel discrete inputs, which distinctly parcel out audio signals to individual channels for superior clarity. The receiver also includes built-in DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic II decoders, which help the system achieve a remarkably natural ambient sound that complements the spacious surround effects.

The 6.1-channel receiver has 600 watts of power (100 watts x 6), along with six preset sound fields that deliver dramatic audio effects to match your music, movie, or moods. The built-in digital tuner accurately tunes in radio broadcasts, while the digital inputs and outputs are designed to minimize electrical noise when transferring high-fidelity sound data. The digital inputs can accommodate DVD players, CD players, cable boxes, and any other components that use coaxial and optical digital outputs.

Other features include two-channel down mixing, which converts multichannel soundtracks into two-channel stereo; a setting that configures the sound output specifically for your speaker size; and a subwoofer output that completes the surround experience. The receiver comes with a universal remote and carries a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Receiver, remote control, and user's manual.

Product Description:
The SA-HE100 can decode dts-ES sources. The dts-ES Extended Surround adds a rear center channel for a full 6.1-channels of surround. The difference from soundtracks recorded in dts-ES is immediately noticeable. Fittingly, this model incorporates Panasonic's "Times Six" power amplifiers, which use Class H+ circuitry for smooth, consistent sound from all six main channels. The SA-HE100 is close behind with 100 watts per channel output (1kHz, 6 ohms, 0.9% THD). Either or, it'll make you feel like that Tyrannosaurus Rex is breathing down your neck. This receiver uses MOS-FET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) circuitry to enhance performance. By improving power bandwidth and contributing to outstanding sound quality linearity, MOS-FET allows the receivers to reproduce a broad spectrum of frequencies. Among other advantages, MOS-FET makes these models completely DVD-Audio compatible, able to reproduce the rich, lifelike sound the format is known for. The SA-HE100 includes two optical and one coaxial input, plus three S-VHS inputs and one output.

Panasonic SA-HE100S Home Theater Receiver (Silver)
Panasonic SA-HE100S Home Theater Receiver (Silver)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent value
  • Lukewarm reception
  • junk SENT Back
  • Not sure what the problem is
  • my friend owns this unit
Panasonic SA-HE100S Home Theater Receiver (Silver)

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • 600-watt, 6.1-channel surround receiver (100 watts x 6) with component video switching
  • Built-in DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding
  • 5.1-channel analog inputs for use with high-resolution DVD-Audio and SACD music software
  • 6 preset sound fields for specific audio effects
  • Measures 16-15/16 x 6-7/32 x 14-25/32 inches (W x H x D)

ASIN: B00006IKCQ

Product Description

The SA-HE100 can decode dts-ES sources. The dts-ES Extended Surround adds a rear center channel for a full 6.1-channels of surround. The difference from soundtracks recorded in dts-ES is immediately noticeable. Fittingly, this model incorporates Panasonic's "Times Six" power amplifiers, which use Class H+ circuitry for smooth, consistent sound from all six main channels. The SA-HE100 is close behind with 100 watts per channel output (1kHz, 6 ohms, 0.9% THD). Either or, it'll make you feel like that Tyrannosaurus Rex is breathing down your neck. This receiver uses MOS-FET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) circuitry to enhance performance. By improving power bandwidth and contributing to outstanding sound quality linearity, MOS-FET allows the receivers to reproduce a broad spectrum of frequencies. Among other advantages, MOS-FET makes these models completely DVD-Audio compatible, able to reproduce the rich, lifelike sound the format is known for. The SA-HE100 includes two optical and one coaxial input, plus three S-VHS inputs and one output.

Amazon.com Product Description

The surround-ready Panasonic SA-HE100S meets the audio needs of home theater aficionados everywhere without blowing up the bank account. Designed for maximum compatibility, the device offers such features as component-video switching, which lets you switch between a DVD player and HDTV receiver, and six-channel discrete inputs, which distinctly parcel out audio signals to individual channels for superior clarity. The receiver also includes built-in DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic II decoders, which help the system achieve a remarkably natural ambient sound that complements the spacious surround effects.

The 6.1-channel receiver has 600 watts of power (100 watts x 6), along with six preset sound fields that deliver dramatic audio effects to match your music, movie, or moods. The built-in digital tuner accurately tunes in radio broadcasts, while the digital inputs and outputs are designed to minimize electrical noise when transferring high-fidelity sound data. The digital inputs can accommodate DVD players, CD players, cable boxes, and any other components that use coaxial and optical digital outputs.

Other features include two-channel down mixing, which converts multichannel soundtracks into two-channel stereo; a setting that configures the sound output specifically for your speaker size; and a subwoofer output that completes the surround experience. The receiver comes with a universal remote and carries a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Receiver, remote control, and user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Excellent value.......2005-09-30

I have owned this receiver for almost 2 years and it is used Daily. I bought this receiver for one reason ... It had a tape monitor function. I could not find another HT receiver with this. My old speakers are very fussy and I really need a graphic EQ to adjust the sound to my liking. It was also rather reasonbly priced. In daily use, and occacionsal abuse, this receiver sounds good to my ears, and i like it's looks. kind of a throw back to the 70s in some respects. It has plenty of inputs, and should serve you well. Some of the complaints are valid, the remote looks like a throwback to the 80s .... and is a little flakey, but once you get used to the quirks it is not a big deal. You can't change from digital to analog with the remote, and you can not turn tape monitor on and off with the remote. People also complain about the surround speaker connectors, as they are guillotine connectors instead of 5 ways... personally I like the guillotine connectors better. The manual could be better, but for $200 ... this is a great receiver. these are no longer made, but if you are looking to get one on ebay or something I hope you find my input usefull.

3 out of 5 stars Lukewarm reception.......2005-03-10

Tons of features!
Decent price for all that
Distinctive looking....but I'm reaching
Everything works fine, but combinations are cumbersome. Some require remote, others at the receiver. Too bad you cannot save your settings (dvd/music).
Speaker connections kinda weak
Radio reception varies from stinks to marginal at best

1 out of 5 stars junk SENT Back.......2005-03-02

Poor Speaker Hook up thin wires only spealker nut for main speaker thin wire push pins for surround.
2. No co-ax hook up for ant if you neek a Terk power antenna no way. Fm reception poor.
3. Dumb hard to use manual
I sent mine back and for a few bucks more bought a decent Sony.

5 out of 5 stars Not sure what the problem is.......2004-09-05

I bought this based on Consumer Reports "Best Buy" recomendation despite what some people said in reviews on Amazon. I'm not real sure why there were complaints about setting this thing up. If you have ever had to set a stereo receiver up, this one works just like every other receiver I've ever setup, even easier actually. I had no problems with the manual and am very impressed with the sound and ease of use. I highly recomend this for the price.

4 out of 5 stars my friend owns this unit.......2004-05-04

My friend own's this unit and I beleive he is fairly happy with it. One major complaint about this reciever is though...It does not proccess HDTV through the component video input. I feel that it is highly important for this problem to be discussed before the purches of your reciever. I own a Yamaha htr-5640 (about the same price) and it handles this task very well. Alse this Panasonic does not support DOlBY DIGITAL EX (Matrix 6.1). It does however have I believe two more digital inputs for sound. As of right now I have my HDTV cable, my dvd player and my xbox all running through my reciever and switch between them is a breeze.

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