Panasonic has introduced their two new sound bar solutions that are designed to complement their 2012 TV design. SC-HTB550 can be arranged either horizontally or vertically. SC-HTB20 is designed for smaller TVs.

Panasonic 2012 sound bars
Panasonic’s new SC-HTB550 &  SC-HTB20 sound bars can be arranged horizontally or vertically, mounted on the wall or a stand or detached for set up on a table or the floor. The SC-HTB550 is designed for 42-inch TVs and above, and the SC-HTB20 is designed for smaller 32 to 37-inch TVs.


Panasonic SC-HTB550 can be mounted horizontally

SC-HTB550 comes with Bluetooth so you can wirelessly stream your music from your Bluetooth-equipped smartphone or laptop. Both sound bars also boast a Clear-Mode Dialogue system to make speech clear, and MASH (multi-stage noise shaping) technology that eliminates jitter and noise distortion.


Panasonic SC-HTB550 can also be split into to vertical speakers

The wireless sub woofer can be positioned anywhere in the room, and the sound bar is connected to a TV via HDMI. Because HDMI ARC (audio return channel) is supported, volume is controlled via the TV remote.


Panasonic SC-HTB20 for 32-inch TVs

Panasonic’s new sound bars will be available from spring 2012. Pricing details have not been announced yet.