Sidebar 1: Specifications
Description: Compact, powered, wireless two-way loudspeaker system in a bass-reflex enclosure. Drive units: One coaxial driver with 5.9" (150mm) cone woofer and 0.75" (19mm) ring-radiator tweeter. Wireless streaming features: AirPlay, Google Cast, Roon Ready, Bluetooth, UPnP. Streaming services support: Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Amazon Music HD, Qobuz, Deezer, Internet Radio, podcasts. Inputs: (footnote 1) Ethernet up to 24/384 PCM and up to DSD256; TosLink up to 24/96; HDMI (ARC) up to 24/48; (footnote 2) USB-C up to 24/192; PCM up to DSD128. Supported formats: FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, AAC, MP3, LPCM, and DSD. Inputs (Primary Speaker): Analog Stereo (RCA), MM Phono w/ ground, HDMI ARC, TosLink, S/PDIF (RCA), USB-A (for service), Ethernet (RJ45) for network. Audio Outputs (Primary Speaker): Subwoofer (RCA), P/S Link (RJ45) for wired secondary speaker. Inputs (Secondary Speaker): P/S Link (RJ45), USB-A (for service). Amplification: 60W (LF), 40W (HF). Power input: 120V AC, 60Hz. Power consumption: 40W primary, 35W secondary, while operating; both 2W standby. Accessories included: remote control, driver covers, 3m speaker link, AC cords.
Dimensions: Primary: 8" × 12 3/8" × 11 7/8" (201mm × 313mm × 276mm). Weight: 21lb (9.1kg). Secondary: 8" × 12 3/8" × 10 3/4" (201mm × 313mm × 272mm). Weight: 18lb (8.9kg).
Finishes: Charcoal Black, Silky Gray, Terracotta Brown.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: HQ4SA001007. Manufactured in Malaysia.
Price: $2999.99/pair. Approximate number of US dealers: 40. Warranty: 3 years, parts and labor.
Manufacturer: Panasonic Corporation of North America, Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490. Web: us.technics.com.
Footnote 1: Listed here are the input sources and resolutions that the CX700 will accept at its input. Internally the maximum sampling rate is 24/192 with a wired inter-speaker connection and 24/96 with a wireless connection. Footnote 2: "In terms of engineering design, it supports up to 96kHz; however, there are currently no TVs on the market that output HDMI (ARC) at 96kHz, which has prevented us from verifying this capability."
Dimensions: Primary: 8" × 12 3/8" × 11 7/8" (201mm × 313mm × 276mm). Weight: 21lb (9.1kg). Secondary: 8" × 12 3/8" × 10 3/4" (201mm × 313mm × 272mm). Weight: 18lb (8.9kg).
Finishes: Charcoal Black, Silky Gray, Terracotta Brown.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: HQ4SA001007. Manufactured in Malaysia.
Price: $2999.99/pair. Approximate number of US dealers: 40. Warranty: 3 years, parts and labor.
Manufacturer: Panasonic Corporation of North America, Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490. Web: us.technics.com.
Footnote 1: Listed here are the input sources and resolutions that the CX700 will accept at its input. Internally the maximum sampling rate is 24/192 with a wired inter-speaker connection and 24/96 with a wireless connection. Footnote 2: "In terms of engineering design, it supports up to 96kHz; however, there are currently no TVs on the market that output HDMI (ARC) at 96kHz, which has prevented us from verifying this capability."
