B&W Panorama 5.1 Channel Soundbar

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B&W has released their first Soundbar called the Panorama, which crams a full 5.1 channels, as well as 175 watts of Class D amplification into a single slim aluminum tube. The Panorama contains a total of nine drivers. Two woofers, two midrange drivers, and an aluminum tweeter housed in B&W's signature Nautilus Tube are devoted to the center channel, while the remaining four drivers are used for the front L/R and surround L/R channels, each housed in their own enclosure to avoid interference.

Digital signal processing provides the faux surround effect, while a total of six Class D amps provide a combined 175 watts of power to the system. B&W claims that bass output is substantial enough that a separate subwoofer is not necessary. The Panorama can accommodate up to five sources with its two optical digital inputs, one coaxial digital input and two stereo analogue inputs. It is designed to match flat panel TVs 37" and larger, and can be either stand or wall mounted. The price is $2,200.