The Panasonic SC-PMX94 is not a high-flyer optically, but the sound and features are right.
Test conclusion
The Panasonic system looks a bit out of date: the display shows text rather awkwardly, with longer titles or program information it takes a while until they are completely legible in ticker. The classic knobs for bass and treble are a clear advantage, so the sound is set faster than via the menu. The boxes are among the largest in the test. The fact that there are three loudspeakers on the front is more of a show, the smallest contributes only a little high-tone gloss. The entire package sounds beautifully detailed and largely balanced, so that a larger room can be filled.
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Big boxes and a small display
While competitors from Yamaha, for example, stand out with their chic looks and elegant design, Panasonic is going in the other direction. The two comparatively large boxes look more sober than chic with their black imitation wood. Panasonic accommodates three loudspeakers in each? a smaller tweeter in addition to a woofer and a tweeter. With its small display, the CD receiver also seems to come from another era: only nine large-segment digits are too few for longer music tracks or the names of radio programs. Hard-to-read scrolling text then slowly passes by. The remote control takes some getting used to with its sometimes small buttons. The classic knobs for bass and treble, on the other hand, are nice as they allow you to quickly influence the sound and make fiddly system menus superfluous.
No internet connection? No problem! The Panasonic system can also be controlled via Bluetooth.
Extensive equipment including DAB +
The receiver is light and shadow: Although the display is no longer up to date, the treble and bass can be adjusted using controls.
Sound that inspires
In terms of sound quality, the Panasonic SC-PMX94 is one of the best that can be had for less than 300 euros: The sound is warm and balanced with natural timbres. With the height control set to +1, you can add some brilliance if necessary. The image is not precise, but very spacious. The bass is heavy, and there was no annoying roar in the test. That’s how it should be.Test result Panasonic SC-PMX94
The Panasonic system looks a bit out of date: The display shows text rather awkwardly, with longer titles or program information it takes a while until they are completely legible in ticker. The classic knobs for bass and treble are a clear advantage, so the sound is set faster than via the menu. The boxes are among the largest in the test. The fact that there are three loudspeakers on the front is more of a show, the smallest contributes only a little high-tone gloss. The entire package sounds beautifully detailed and largely balanced, so that a larger room can be filled.* The cheapest price may be higher in the meantime.
