Since the proliferation of Bluetooth audio and wireless audio, the shelf speaker systems aka mini-compo aka shelf Hi-Fi system that features the trusty CD player has almost ceased to exist. OK. You can still find a few but if you have a stash of CDs like I do and want to best of both the old and new, Panasonic may just the right audio system for you.
Folks, meet the Panasonic Shelf Speaker System (SC-PM270), a compact and versatile audio solution designed to deliver premium sound quality in any setting. It marries the best of the old and new, featuring 10 cm full-range drivers producing 20 watts of stereo sound, built-in Bluetooth for wireless streaming with Bluetooth Remaster for enhanced audio quality, and options for radio, CD playback, and USB connection.
That’s right. It even has a radio. And we are not talking about Spotify radio. It’s the good old radio. It boasts a sleek, clutter-free design that allows for flexible placement in any room.
Priced affordably, it aims to provide a high-quality listening experience accessible to a wide audience. Though pricing has not been announced. The Panasonic Shelf Speaker System (SC-PM270) will be available in the U.S. through online retailers like Amazon in early April 2024.
Not going to lie. I am pretty excited about this system. Not that there is no CD player with BT in the market. There are. But not many have a configuration and design that screams the 90s. Plus, Panasonic did promise affordability. If it is really affordable by my wallet’s standard, I may get one and review it.
Images: Panasonic.