Stand Loudspeaker Reviews

Technics SC-CX700 active loudspeaker system Specifications

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."

COMPANY INFO
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza
Newark
NJ 07102-5490
us.technics.com
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COMMENTS
cognoscente's picture
Submitted by cognoscente on April 9, 2025 - 9:33am

While the better known brands of "audiophile" equipment are literally pricing themselves out of the market (fortunately with a few exceptions), other brands that you would not immediately think of are jumping into the gap of affordable yet good audiophile equipment.

Something else and off topic, can US customers absorb the loss of sales of US audio now that there is a worldwide anti-US sentiment and customers are ignoring US products? And this is before the import duties are passed on in the price. In the rest of the world, the prices of non-US products will drop because with the loss of US customers due to the import duties, they will be "dumped" elsewhere. As a result, even fewer US products will be bought outside the US. The well-known downward spiral.

Sal1950's picture
Submitted by Sal1950 on April 9, 2025 - 2:28pm

"As a result, even fewer US products will be bought outside the US. The well-known downward spiral."
Good, they've been screwing US manufacturers for decades with their import duties. Now US buyers can buy US products on an even field.
What you charge us, we'll charge you. What's not fair about that?

Anton's picture
Submitted by Anton on April 9, 2025 - 11:40am

This is a great category.

The only thing left to do now is wait for Ortofan to tell you what you should have reviewed.

Glotz's picture
Submitted by Glotz on April 9, 2025 - 1:29pm

So true.

Prescriptive posters should try to comment on the review a little, so people see your perspective and your knowledge base.

The recommends he puts forth do ring false. Get the basics down, compare and contrast like an adult, then be prescriptive.

Without it, it proves ignorance and a lack of patience in actually reading the review.

The same holds true for that other guy who thinks he brings 'value' here.

remlab's picture
Submitted by remlab on April 9, 2025 - 1:25pm

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Kal Rubinson's picture
Submitted by Kal Rubinson on April 10, 2025 - 9:40am

We can discuss that when the LS50W gets measurement-based EQ. ;-)

hb72's picture
Submitted by hb72 on April 12, 2025 - 5:36am

.. ruler-flat, drivers are perfectly time aligned, and angular dispersion is picture book like, so unless terrible room modes exist, measurement based EQ should be rather an option, than a prerequisite, methinks.
Like the other reader /poster before, I am particularly interested in pros/cons between the Technics and Kefs, as i am about to pull the trigger on one of them for a second system. Strangely, one on one comparisons seem rather thin to unavailability in press and media for whatever reasons.

But thanks for helpful report on the Technics all-in speakers.

Hb72

Kal Rubinson's picture
Submitted by Kal Rubinson on April 12, 2025 - 7:32am

I see your point but my position is that "terrible" room modes and other acoustic problems are much more common than their absence, even among audiophiles. Purpose-built custom audio rooms are in the minority and, for users of small(er) speakers as these which may be placed as much for convenience as acoustics, quite unlikely.

Thus, there is an almost universal need for measurement-based EQ and we should welcome and encourage it.

Glotz's picture
Submitted by Glotz on April 15, 2025 - 9:31am

Just stating the incredibly obvious. Return the one that you don't like. (Use a credit card and a return policy that everyone offers for purchases like these.)

Hoping that someone, somewhere has compared these two speakers for a review is the strange request.

KR is also right- Having controls to assist in room integration is not an afterthought- it's essential for speaker-room cohesion.

Also, respect the need to listen to each in your room- before making rash decisions about the fit for yourself (prior to listening). Don't bias yourself out of a purchase based on conjecture, especially when you can test it out for yourself, with your own ears.

teched58's picture
Submitted by teched58 on April 12, 2025 - 6:45am

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