Panasonic to launch hi-fi speaker to rival Google Home
Panasonic has launched a smart speaker at the technology trade show IFA 2017 in Berlin that aims to compete with Google Home by putting more emphasis on sound quality. The SC-GA10 hi-fi smart speaker supports major music streaming apps such as Google Play and Spotify and has two 20mm soft-dome tweeters that give a full 180-degree sound field. The speakers are fully compatible with Google Assistant, allowing the user to perform basic web searches, create to-do lists and control other smart home devices. The Panasonic SC-GA10 will go on sale in early 2018 with its price to be confirmed.

At IFA 2017 Panasonic has launched a hi-fi speaker armed with Google Assistant. The Panasonic SC-GA10 aims to supplant the Google Home by, well, sounding better.

There are two 20mm soft-dome tweeters placed at 45 degrees, which gives a full 180-degree sound field. The 8cm woofer is armed with dual voice coils for more robust bass, as well as a long reflex port. There are even manual and preset EQs. Basically, the Panasonic SC-GA10 claims to put a lot more focus on sound than the Google Home does.

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It should be just as smart as the Google Home too, as it is fully compatible with Google Assistant. It supports major music streaming apps such as Spotify, Google Play and TuneIn Radio.

You can also perform basic web searches, make to-do lists, control smart home devices, and enjoy multi-room audio with other Chromecast-integrated speakers. Alternatively, you can get two Panasonic SC-GA10 units and use them in stereo configuration via Bluetooth.

The Panasonic SC-GA10 will go on sale in early 2018. No price has been announced as yet.

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