Panasonic SC-HC410EE

The Panasonic SC-HC410EE audio system is a stylish design solution for listening to music at home, in the office, salon or restaurant.

Laconic beauty

In appearance, the Japanese looks more like a picture than an audio system — a kind of "black rectangle of Malevich", although the model is also available in silver. The 225x420x102mm slim body looks minimalist, easily mounts on the wall with a special bracket, and blends in with any environment. But ease of use is created by the LCD display and remote control.

Sound to match

The 40 W mini system sounds quite decent for its modest parameters. The reason for this is all sorts of “improvers”, of which there are a lot. The Spiral Bass Reflex and Bass Boost help boost low frequencies, while the Clear Surround Mode and Space Tune option adjust the sound character depending on the position of the system in the room.

Audio can be played via Bluetooth, mini-Jack and USB connectors. The latter also supports the charging function.

Additional options

A disappointment for many will be the lack of a Wi-Fi module in the device and support for only two audio formats — mp3 and CD. Of course, you can get nostalgic by taking old CDs off the shelf, although, frankly, the consolation is so-so.

But we were pleased with the FM radio, which memorizes up to 30 stations, and the Radio Data System (RDS) technology, which allows you to display various text information on the LCD display — announcements, song titles, advertising, etc.

But that's not all. The system has a timer and an alarm clock, which will not let you oversleep work or miss an important event. And the built-in clock will come in handy more than once during the day.

In addition to the already mentioned remote control, such a generous set of features can be controlled via a smartphone or tablet by installing a proprietary IOS or Android application.

In general, one could complain about some archaism and imperfection of the Panasonic SC-HC410EE, but the price simply does not allow it. The audio system pays off the costs with a vengeance, and audiophiles automatically pass by in search of more advanced, but also expensive solutions.