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Question: We just ordered this unit but don't have an iPod -- and there seem to be many choices. What model of iPod do we need to get (the less $$, the better).
Document: This is a nice unit with a good sound, especially for the money. Like others, I can't seem to get it to connect with my computer to use my playlist but it does work well with my iPod. The controls are easy to use and the unit looks nice as well. The sound is clear and full.
This stereo both looks and sounds great! I waited for this model to come out for the Airplay, which the SC-HC55 doesn't have. My modem doesn't have a WPS button, so setting up Airplay according to Method 2 in the owner's manual isn't exactly straightforward, but I did it get working on my third attempt. Other than that small setback, this is an amazing product.For such a small unit, the sound quality is full and rich with no distortion.
screen slides over the iPod dock and covers the ugly connector. Anyway, it works fine as an FM (only) radio--I need to use the supplied &#34;antenna&#34; wire. I've never used the CD player since I've ripped all my hundreds of CDs into iTunes. This is where this unit is great. You press a button on your wireless router or access point and then you press the button on the HC57.
I moved it back to the room I wanted the stereo in.....and all is well, now anyway. I don't know if I would recommend having to do it the manual method if you don't have the wps button on your router. The directions seem a bit overblown and confusing. I have set up many things on my home wi fi and these directions seemed very involved and many steps.Happy so far...see how it performs in the future?
Love this compact little set of Airplay speakers. Pretty much has everything you would need in a compact system except a tape deck and AM tuner. Works seamlessly with Airplay compatible programs, including iTunes, Airfoil (for any other audio content you want off your computer), and a host of apps on my iPhone. I'm not a super snob about audio quality, but I was impressed with the sound you can get out of this little system.
The sound is tremendous for a small device and I mean tremendous. I have a high end surround sound system that sounds only marginally better. I have had the SC-HC57 for three months and have not had the slightest problem. I mounted the radio in my bathroom and it fills the area with music. I love this radio. This was my third and now final try to get music into the bathroom. The other tries were dismal failures. Save yourself some frustration and buy this radio first.
I searched and searched for a system that had a radio, cd player, and Ipod dock. I came across this panasonic and bought it. I listened to many in the stores and this one by comparison is close to that off the much more expensive Sony or Bose but with all the extras! I love the sound and all the options it has. It is sleek and portable. It sits on my kitchen counter and takes up little space. My teenage boys like it as well.
I bought the HC-25 which was available at Costco. But then I came across this model on the panasonic website. The fact that it had airplay and CD/ipod combo sealed the deal. Setting up Airplay was child's play, took about 5 mins. I had to take it close the my wireless router and press the WPS button on both.The sounce is very rich and pleasing. I can airplay my iTunes library, youtube and even pandora.
It takes a great deal of time to connect to the iPod. Seems to keep its programming stuck easily and I'm always waiting for it to be 'ready for use'. The sound quality isn't so hot either. I should have shopped for a better quality item. Still considering returning it.
This item is incredible and has awsome functions:-1 Airplay. I've hanged this speaker to my wall, passed the cable through the wall and i listen to my music with my ipad 3 my iphone 4s and 4 and my ipod touch.-2 IPOD ELECTRONIC Movement. When you open your ipod dock, the dock slides forward for convenience... Amazing.This is the best speaker i've ever had. I have the beats by dre beatbox but this my friend... this sounds better and louder
Answer: The unit works better with an older iPods with the wide multi-pin connectors than with the new narrow connectors.  With the new iPods you have to get a converter (~$25) and some features will not work properly.