Panasonic SA-PM03

I found this little beauty lying in the corner of a local charity shop. No box and looking a bit dusty. I paid the asking price of £20 and headed home to see if it still worked. I was amazed at the sound quality and ease of use. Great tuner also.

This must be the best bargain ever to come my way. The sound quality is clear and precise and holds up well with my expensive Hi-Fi System. Because of this, I have given it to my brother in his new Flat to replace his poor sounding equipment. He is delighted with it and he has found a new inspiration to start listening again to his large CD collection. I would recommend this unit to anyone who appreciates good sound quality in a very compact System.

The bass on the speakers are amazing

And I really recommend this system

I bought the Panasonic SA-PM03 as an interim solution while I was gonna decide what high-end solution to splurge out on. This was around the milennium shift and I had gotten into some money. As it turned out, I never did splurge, instead I have gotten the best ROI I could ever (not) have expected!

OK, it is a micro, it doesn't have a booming bass (who wants it), and it seems to be lacking a bit in the high mid (song, trumpet, some guitars etc), but hey, what did you expect from a <£200 system?

But the bass reflex speakers are amazing for their size, crisp and clear and balanced, especially with the front cover removed. Over the DOZEN years I have owned it it has NEVER malfunctioned in any way. I moved once and the stereo survived that, It used to sit in my 35 m2 living room, and now it fills my more humble 12 m2 living room with honourable mention.

I have added a turntable (with pre-amp) and still enjoy my old LP's every once in a while. CDs play no problem (not CD-ROMs though), and the radio has great stereo reception , with programmable pre-set stations, works a charm...

I used to plug this into my home theater system (5.1) to get extra oomph but these days it stands alone and shines its blue light, and I don't miss the bass that much. The CD load is vertical, automatic and impressive, since it still works after all these years...

All in all, the best investment in Hi-Fi I have ever made. I would buy it again in a heartbeat, but it seems I won't have to in the nearest future. Never had I expected the Panasonic SA-PM03 to live this long...

I have had mine for about 10 years and it has just been fantastic, good speakers. The CD is great as was the radio - but that is begining to go now.

Value for money is superb and if I could I would replace it would the same, but today I will also be looking for MP3 input etc

Still looks great

I have had my Panasonic SA-PM03 for almost 10 years and it is still working perfectly! I heard it in the store and knew that it was exactly what I was looking for. I have moved numerous times and always make sure this little beauty is packed safely. The sound quality is AMAZING. The compact size is great. You can snug this baby anywhere and cannot really see it but can certainly hear it. I would definitely recommend this system to anyone! Well done Panasonic!!!!

I have owned this Panasonic SA-PM03 Hi Fi system for 8 years and it is still going strong. The sound quality is better than many modern systems!!!

The Panasonic SA-PM03 has a great sound !!!

Great sound quality

good mid bass

nice midrange and tremble responce

i have mine for more then 4 year

the sound has improved

Could be a little bit more woofer responce in higher volume and the tweeter seems to make a little bit of distortion.

I bought this system in 2001 and it's still going strong- just as you can expect from a Panasonic product. It has great sound quality, easy to operate and great colour combination with the wood on the speakers.

Very good buy!

For the age of this system, it is brilliant. Of course it now lacks MP3 input/capability, card slots etc as music technology has moved on since I purchased it in 2001, but am still very happy with it and in my opinion is still a very good competitor to the systems of today.

BUY THIS if you are looking for a small CD player for the wife, kitchen, hot tub area. We have used it in all those areas. In addition we carry around the house and it gets abused over the holidays. GREAT UNIT.

Owned since about 2003 or so. This unit has been stationed everywhere in the home and pool area and yard over its life and is great and simple. Good sound. The one thing I find odd is the volume numbers seem backwards. But who cares it works great.GO SONY you can't wrong is my motto. (no I don't work for sony)Woody Woodrell