Panasonic SC-ZT1 Announced – Full Wireless Home Theater in a Box

Written on Jan 12, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, Panasonic

Panasonic announced the launch of its first fully wireless home theater in a box system, the SC-ZT1. HTiB systems are all about simplicity and removing all the speaker wires definitely adds to a simple setup. Audio is sent over a wireless 2.4-GHz frequency band, similar to other wireless HTiB setups that have wireless rear speakers or subwoofers. 

The SC-ZT1 users Panasonic’s new “Sound Slim Speakers” which are engineered by arranging four speakers vertically inside a slim pole to achieve a parallel sound system. This speaker configuration, along with Panasonic’s virtual technology, lets users enjoy Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD 7.1-channel surround sound with minimal sound bounce off the ceiling and walls.  

The speakers also boast an integrated subwoofer, perhaps not where you’d expect it though. The five inch subwoofer is built into the speaker stand. Because it uses a Down-Fire structure, which releases the sound facing downward toward the floor, powerful and deep bass sounds are achieved within a compact body. It remains to be seen however, how this system performs compared to those with a more robust dedicated subwoofer.

The SC-ZT1 will be available in the spring. Pricing has not yet been announced.