Touch the Future Now at StaplesPhilips SoundBar HTS8100
Manufacturer: Philips Consumer Electronics Part number: HTS8100/37
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- The exceedingly stylish Philips HTS8100 SoundBar packs the home theater experience--including a DVD player--into one slim package plus a sub.
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CNET editors' review
Philips SoundBar HTS8100 price range: $286.00 - $324.99
- Reviewed by: Matthew Moskovciak
- Edited by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 07/23/2007
- Released on: 06/01/2007
The good: Stylish, minimalist design; built-in DVD player concealed behind motorized door; very good video quality on DVDs; four total audio inputs; iPod dock included.
The bad: No video inputs; sounds better with movies than with music.
The bottom line: The exceedingly stylish Philips HTS8100 SoundBar packs the home theater experience--including a DVD player--into one slim package plus a sub.
Editors' note: The rating of the Philips HTS8100 has been changed since publication to better reflect its value compared to competing home theater systems.
A lot of people love the idea of a home theater system until they realize they need to run wires all over the living room to make it work. Companies have tried to solve this problem with a variety of solutions--wireless rear speakers, virtual surround from less than six speakers--but there's no denying the appeal of recent single-speaker solutions for design-conscious buyers. The Philips HTS8100 SoundBar is one of the newest virtual surround systems with a single speaker plus a subwoofer, and it manages to stash one more trick up its sleeve: a built-in DVD player. In all, the HTS8100 comes through on most of its promises. It does a pretty good job of approximating the surround experience, we liked the styling, and it even impressed us with its video quality while upscaling DVDs. We had some minor gripes, namely that it lacks video inputs and doesn't sound great with music, but we're betting many style-first buyers are willing to live with those compromises. We can't say we're thrilled about the $800 list price, but it's available for less online, and it's competitively priced compared to many other high-style virtual surround systems, such as the Yamaha YSP-1100 and the JVC DD-3 Sophisti.
Design
The Philips HTS8100's look is extremely stylish. The main unit consists of a long, thin speaker system--the SoundBar--that measures a svelte 5.75 inches high by 36.81 inches wide by 5.35 inches deep. For a system this thin, you might be surprised to find out there's a DVD player packed in there as well; with a tap of the open/close button, the black reflective panel in the middle slides back to reveal a vertically aligned DVD player. The SoundBar can either stand on a table or be mounted on the wall with the included bracket. All in all, it comes close to the ultimate in minimalist home theater--just one component under (or over) your TV that acts like your receiver, DVD player and surround-sound speaker system.
Of course, it's not quite that simple. The SoundBar unit must also connect to the included subwoofer, which definitely makes it harder to wall mount and still keep the wire concealed. The smallish sub measures in at 18.5 inches high by 11.61 inches wide by 11.61 inches deep and has a modern look at goes well with the aesthetic of the SoundBar.
Philips also includes an iPod dock in the package, and this connects to the main SoundBar using a proprietary connection. We love that Philips included the dock, but the extra wires and separate component does put a damper on the simple design. It would have been nice if Philips had designed the dock into either the SoundBar itself or the sub, but with a separate dock, you'll need to pull off some creative cable management to hide the additional wire.
The cool-looking remote features a glossy, black finish, which may look nice when you take it out of the box but quickly becomes a magnet for fingerprints. Button placement is fine for important buttons like volume, playback controls, and the main directional pad, which are clearly separated and easy to use by feel. On the other hand, the rest of the buttons are all the same height and directly adjacent, making them more difficult to differentiate.
Features
Like just about every HTIB with a built-in DVD player, the HTS8100 comes with both standard Dolby and DTS surround-sound processing. Of course, the HTS8100 doesn't actually have six discrete speakers, so it uses its own processing to simulate the surround experience from one speaker.
The HTS8100's functionality isn't limited to just DVDs, though, as it can function like a mini-AV receiver for switching between additional audio inputs. The HTS8100's connectivity is limited to audio--there are two stereo analog RCA-style inputs on the subwoofer, two stereo analog inputs on the main unit (one RCA-style, one minijack), and one coaxial digital audio input on the subwoofer. You can still connect video components by running just the video cable(s) to your TV and the audio cables to the HTS8100, but you'll have to fumble between two remotes to get it all going. On the side of the SoundBar is a USB port, which can be used with JPEG, MP3, WMA, and DivX files.
For outputs, the highest quality connection on the HTS8100 is the HDMI output. It's capable of upscaling DVDs to resolutions as high as 1080p, but that doesn't mean it will make your DVDs look like high-def. Despite marketing claims, upscaling generally only yields slight increases in picture quality, and how much of an increase you'll experience is very much dependent on how good your TV is. This is because every HDTV already has upscaling processing built-in, so the increase in quality can only occur if the DVD player does a better job than you TV does--and we'll cover the HTS8100's performance later. If you don't have an HDMI input on your TV, there's also a component video output and a composite video output. The SoundBar's upscaling is only capable via HDMI.
As we mentioned before, there's an included iPod dock that connects to the main unit. As with almost any iPod dock, you're able to listen to and browse your music collection using the remote control and an onscreen interface that displays on your TV. There's also a video output on the dock, which you'll have to connect separately to your TV to view photos and videos from your iPod. It would have been nice if this separate connection wasn't needed, since the HTS8100 is already connected to your TV. Also note that when viewing photos and videos, you'll have to navigate using the iPod's screen rather than on the TV.
Audio performance
We started off our listening test of the HTS8100 with King Kong on DVD, and we definitely preferred to activate the multichannel Ambisound mode. While CGI Kong may have not always looked convincing, the HTS8100 did a pretty good job of approximating the surround experience. There were several instances where it seemed that sound was coming from the sides of room, such as when Kong is sprinting through the jungle or during the thrilling dinosaur stampede. Of course, it doesn't compare to a sound system with six separate speakers, but for those who put a premium on style and can't stand the wires of a full system, it should be an acceptable compromise.
For music, we preferred to leave the HTS8100 in stereo mode as opposed to multichannel. While multichannel mode may widen the soundstage a little, we found it thinned out the sound too much and ended up sounded unnatural. Listening to Kenny Burrell's Midnight Blue, we felt the HTS8100 fell a little short of delivering the sonics we expect from a home theater system. As we notched the volume up, it sounded like the HTS8100 started to struggle and the music would get a little harsh. On the other hand, we felt the subwoofer and main unit were nicely matched and did a decent job handling the acoustic bass on this album. When switched to Jeff Beck's Truth, we were impressed by the HTS8100's ability to create a pretty large soundstage from just the SoundBar, but the little system didn't quite have enough guts to keep up with the band's hard-rocking sound--cranking the volume up resulted in some boomy bass. In all, the HTS8100 will definitely suffice for casual music listeners--and it can sound pretty good on some songs--but more demanding music fans will still long for a bigger sound.
Video performance
We started off our DVD image quality tests using Silicon Optix's HQV test suite. Overall, we were very impressed by the HTS8100's DVD performance, especially for an integrated unit (as opposed to a standalone DVD player). It aced the initial resolution test, demonstrating its ability to display the full detail of DVDs. The next two tests were also solid, as the HTS8100 was mostly jaggy-less while display a rotating white line, as well as three pivoting lines. The HTS8100 even passed the difficult 2:3 pull-down test, which means its video processing kicked into film mode in about a second, so there was no moiré in the grandstands. It did struggle a little with horizontally scrolling text in 1080i mode, as the words left some slight trails behind them, but there was no sign of it in 1080p mode--so those with 1080p TVs would be wise to set the output resolution to 1080p.
We also took a look at some program material, and the HTS8100 continued to hold its own. It again proved its 2:3 pull-down prowess on the intro of Star Trek: Insurrection, as the hulls of the boats and railing of the bridge were rendered smoothly, without any jaggies. The HTS8100 also did a good job on intro of Seabiscuit, which is a very difficult sequence, as it successfully rendered the pans over the black and white photos without a problem. All in all, the HTS8100 delivers very good image quality, especially for a virtual surround/HTIB system.
User reviews
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Love this system
by measin17 on June 30, 2007
Pros: See my list
Cons: See my list
Summary: In January of 2007, CNET showed this item (Philips HTS8100) at 2007 CES. I was amazed and intrigued about the idea of having 1 (2 including the subwoofer) speaker system ...
Summary: In January of 2007, CNET showed this item (Philips HTS8100) at 2007 CES. I was amazed and intrigued about the idea of having 1 (2 including the subwoofer) speaker system that can produce 5.1 digital surround. I got really excited and began to research similar technologies. I found the Yamaha soundbar and based from the reviews from the people who owned the system, it always had been positive. I set my mind up for getting this item.
I saw the system online and to my surprise, it was marked up for $580.00 with $35.00 shipping and handling at buy.com. I thought it would be like $999.00 as mentioned last January. I got really excited and went to bestbuy to find out if they carry the item. Sure enough they had 2 in stock. They wanted $799.00 for it but I told them about the one that I saw online and to my surprise, they matched it. I bought it and took it home with me.
Exterior ------ This unit is so beautiful to look at. The sliding door has a black glossy finish with the mirror effect (similar to Samsung sliding mirror cell phones) and the top of the subwoofer also have black glossy finish to it. The silver top where the controls are gave the unit a more classy look. I mounted mine on the wall because the system matches my Philips 37? ambilight lcd tv. The wall mount is also included which makes it great. Together, they both look so beautiful and futuristic (even though my apartment looks ugly).
Connections ------ This unit only has 1 HDMI outputs which is ok but could have been better especially nowadays that most of the other systems have multiple HDMI connections. At the back of the soundbar there is a component output. Behind the subwoofer connections are as follows: 2 audio inputs, am/fm antenna, digital coaxial.
Performance ------ Playing DVD?s in this system is amazing. I can really hear the surround speakers working around me (its like having 2 channel speakers behind me). At volume 15, it gets so loud. It can go up to 40 but I do not recommend that to anybody unless you have a very open room. Subwoofer performs great in DVD?s but it is not loud enough when you play CD?s or the radio. I recommend to hook up your mp3 player on the side of the soundbar because it makes a difference soundwise. I have not tried the ipod dock (which is included) because I am not an ipod guy. I hooked up my tv?s SPDIF to the subwoofer?s Digital Coaxial Input and that also sounded really good (that?s for my regular and HDTV cable which is directly connected to my TV. I do not have a cable box). Setup is pretty straight forward which makes it easier. The unit adapts to whatever is in the DVD (Dolby digital, DTS, Dolby Prologic) but you can also change the sound setting. It can convert your DVD?s up to 1080p which I have not tried because my TV can only go up to 1080i, but the picture still looks great even on 1080i.
Pros -------- Stylish, easy to use, sounds great like a true 5.1 surround (although I have not tried it in an open room, my room is only 500 square foot and it sounds good), bass is excellent in DVD?s, not a whole lot of wires to run, cheap compare to other systems, and just plain beautiful.
Cons ------- You can not adjust the volume of the subwoofer (it can only go up to level 3), there is no manual equalizer (all the equalizers are pre-programmed for you), the wire from the soundbar to the subwoofer is bulky.
In Conclusion ------- I love this system, for those people who do not like wires, too many speakers, and is looking for a stylish system, this is for you.14 out of 14 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome...If you hook it up in the correct way !!!!
by beachfront71 on June 26, 2008
Pros: Great looking all in 1 with good sound
Cons: Sub cable is big and a bit hard to fish through walls
Summary: For the money, in my opinion, this is the best system out there. I looked at the Sony CT100 and Samsung 810 for comparison as I wanted a subwoofer.
It ...Summary: For the money, in my opinion, this is the best system out there. I looked at the Sony CT100 and Samsung 810 for comparison as I wanted a subwoofer.
It is great looking and provides an all in 1 solution for those who do not want clutter on the wall or in the room (IPOD, DVD, CD, AM/FM)
It will sound good out of the box but to really get the system going you need to use the DIGITAL IN Coax on the back of the sub...The problem is most of the newer SAT boxes and TV's have an OPTICAL OUT which is not COAX. To remedy this I bought a OPTICAL IN / COAX OUT converter (monoprice has them for 12 bucks).
With this converter, I took the Digital Audio fiberoptic line from the back of the TV or SAT and plugged it in to the converter, then took a Digital Coax cable and went from the converter to the SUB.
Now you are able to get the full experience of the system as the RCA jacks they tell you to use do not transmit Surround Sound.
It is really night and day in terms of quality, listening field, and virtual surround.
Do your self a favor and use the digital not the RCA cables...Updated
For the money, I think this might be the best overall value out there. My requirements were an all in 1 system with a sub. I looked at the Sony CT100 and the Samsung 810 for comparison.
This system blew them both away and comes with an IPOD dock, AM/FM tuner, sub, and DVD/CD player.
With that in mind to realize the full potential of this system YOU HAVE TO HOOK IT UP USING THE DIGITAL IN ON THE BACK OF THE SUB.
The manual tells you to hook up using RCA cables (red and white) which will sound fine but they do not accept the same quality of signals the DIGITAL PORTS do. For example, RCA does not accept surround sound, only stereo, so any surrond with RCA is just manipulating the stereo sound.
Here is what I did:
I bought a DIGITAL OPTICAL TO DIGITAL COAX converter (monoprice - $ 12.00) then
I used the OPTICAL OUT on the SAT box (Dish Network) to the OPTICAL IN on the ocnverter. From there I used a DIGITAL COAX from the converter to the DIGITAL IN on the back of the sub.
The sound improved drastically and there was actually some virtual surround as well. Everything is cleaner, clearer, and the lsitening field is wider.
Great system, great features, great price!!5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very average!
by mark1572 on February 12, 2008
Pros: All in one design
Cons: Faulty DVD player
Summary: I purchased this from Best Buy, and returned it about three weeks later. The sound was pretty average, and I had two problems with the DVD player. About 40% of ...
Summary: I purchased this from Best Buy, and returned it about three weeks later. The sound was pretty average, and I had two problems with the DVD player. About 40% of the time, it would have a variety of green dots and lines throughout the picture, and sometimes the entire screen turned pink. I called Philips tech support and they gave me nothing but attitude and told me the only thing I could do was bring it to a service center to have it looked at. They never apologized for the problem, and refused to send me a new unit (everything was hooked up with the highest quality cables possible and they were all brand new). Best Buy did offer to exchange it, but my confidence was blown and the poor customer service led me to exchange it for the Yamaha YSP-900 which thus far is a far superior unit. The Yamaha does not have the integrated DVD player, but the sound blows away the Philips unit. I hear things in shows and movies that I have never heard before and certainly did not hear with the Philips unit. I was able to buy the Yamaha unit for about the same price as the Philips, but I did have to buy an up-converting DVD player, and I already owned a good sub-woofer so that was not an issue. If your expectations are low, then the Philips unit might do it for you, but you better hope you don't have to deal with their tech support.
5 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A sleek fantastic system that looks and sounds great
by Carmen_Cipriano on July 25, 2007
Pros: Clean hook up, up converts standard dvds to 1080p,5.1sounds very realalistic, active sub woofer, ipod dock, LOUD!!!! on 4 this thing shakes my living room, very well constructed !!!!!
Cons: It's so sleek that making some of the conections was hard I have large hands. Other then that no Cons LOVE IT!
Summary: The HTS8100 is the soloution! Run this with my HD cable box and my 37"Phillips LCD. Thats it does it all. I had a 600 kenwood 5.1 system ...
Summary: The HTS8100 is the soloution! Run this with my HD cable box and my 37"Phillips LCD. Thats it does it all. I had a 600 kenwood 5.1 system and got sick of the 5 speaker wire mess! This solved that and gives better sound and picture. Highley recomend this product for those who don't want a mess of wires and don't want to deal with lots of componets. It's a piece of art and I give it a 10 for doing what it stated would do nothing more! It does this very well and exceded my expectations.
Two thumbs way up!!!!!!3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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streamline design sacrafices essental duties of HTS
by kalebpalmer on November 5, 2007
Pros: DVD and IPOD Quality is Great
Cons: T.V. and Gaming(AUX) sound quality ,SUB-UNIT in AUX or TV modes. Price. ipod dock station
Summary: While watching DVD's or listening to your ipod SoundBar poduces excellent quality considering limited component speakers and streamlined contemporary design. However if the price does'nt keep you searching ...
Summary: While watching DVD's or listening to your ipod SoundBar poduces excellent quality considering limited component speakers and streamlined contemporary design. However if the price does'nt keep you searching for something else the fact that while watching television or gaming SUB-Unit does not produce full rich sound or bass... The ipod docking station comes with about 4' of cable and connects on the side of soundbar making it difficult to manage the wires or hide bulky connection. I bought the sound bar because I got tired of the wires going everywere, speakers and wires being a focal point of my wall decor, and limited space... Definitly not worth the money. AmbiSound looks great and if all you do is watch DVD and have the money to blow this is the unit for you... I'm still within the window to return mine and that is what I intend to do
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Powerful System! Hook up Properly. Read Review.
by howlwolf on June 19, 2009
Pros: * Great Deal for all Options
* Price is Low
* Great Sound
* Virtually No Wires
* HDTV Optical Out (will explain later)
* HDMI connect
* USB connect
* Ipod or MP3 player connect
* Many optionsCons: * People should not get confused and think this is a 5.1. It truly is a 2.1, but breaches upon the 5.1 area especially if you connect the optical out on your HDTV receiver box.
Summary: When this system first came out and was being priced out at $600-700.00 with shipping at its lowest, I felt that was a pretty good deal. We have friends ...
Summary: When this system first came out and was being priced out at $600-700.00 with shipping at its lowest, I felt that was a pretty good deal. We have friends that set this up and I must say I was impressed with the sound quality when I heard their Ipod connected. It has a very nice interface that can be controlled on screen. I am not a Ipod fan but do have one by default sitting around which will be my main stay of music for this system. Actually the interface is so good with this system and I have much better Mp3 players that I will dedicate only my Ipod to this system for music. This way I can always have 20 gigs ready to go. A nice mix for our whole family.
Having been sick of hiding wires, running them and such I was looking for a simple system to hold me over till I can really spend the money for a true 5.1 system. This seems so practical and it is. My wife is happy as well. No mess.
I am on Dish Network and have HD thus my receiver has an optical out. If your receiver has an optical out I highly recommend you do this. I read this here on CNET and have not looked back. Go to momoprice.com or your favorite website and buy an optical in to audio out converter, about $11.00 and change, then buy a Optical Toslink to Coaxial (RCA) Digital Audio Converter, a 3FT Optical Toslink Cable $3.00,6ft High-quality Coaxial Audio/Video RCA CL2 Rated Cable - RG6/U 75ohm (for S/PDIF, Digital Coax, Subwoofer. $3.00. All for about $18.00. I think shipping is about $5-7. Totally worth every penny as is converts your optical sound from your HD to your sound system. Amazing! That is where it breaches on 5.1. They call it Ambisound and it is good. The bass now comes through and on wood floors it kicks. (Connect the optical out (HD receiver) to the optical in on converter box, RCA subwoofer connect on out of box to in of subwoofer, plug the unit in.)
You can control the sound to a certain degree, but again taking advantage of the optical out makes the difference. You will learn to play will the setting to see what is right for your room and tastes.
I listen to music in stereo and HD in Ambisound. Very Nice.
Upscaling DVD looks great. I have not watched a full movie. Just tried it out. Again sound it great and it will pick up if the movie has surround sound.
Great feature is the USB port. Amazing. I had a movie in my computer. I transferred it over yesterday to thumb drive, plugged it in to sound bar and played it. Wow. It was only XVID, but I was impressed with quality. The HDMI connection does a nice job. By the way I upgraded my HDMI cable as well for a little over $3.00 at momoprice. I am excited to see how a HD quality movie looks on USB drive. I did notice that the surround sound was not able to have all functions work. I don't know if this was because it was a low quality movie or just the system. Again, the sound the great anyway. I will find out next time around.
The best part of this system was the price. I paid only $279.00 and that included shipping! They are out there friends, brand new, and you don't have to go on eBay although you can find them there too. Go to pricegrabber.com and have some fun searching.
For under $300.00 to have a system that offers all that this does to boost your sound for your HDTV and get some good music playing out of your stereo, compact with hidden wires, it's a good deal in my book!!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Forget about 5+1 speaker systems when you only need 1+1...
by rpsquared on January 3, 2008
Pros: Great design, fantastic sound, easy setup, quality dvd player
Cons: no optical inputs
Summary: I finally setup my entire home theater system today and am very impressed with the Philips Soundbar. Took me a total of 30 minutes to setup. Once setup was complete, ...
Summary: I finally setup my entire home theater system today and am very impressed with the Philips Soundbar. Took me a total of 30 minutes to setup. Once setup was complete, put in a dvd and was totally blown away that a single speaker (plus subwoofer) can provide a surround sound experience. The design of the system looks great and you can hardly notice it in my living room. And the integrated iPod dock is a nice plus.
I recommend this system for anyone that:
1. Hates wires
2. Likes simplicity
3. Requires great sound1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good sound with Great Video and Asthetics
by 5k1Knu7 on July 26, 2007
Pros: A lot of value for the price. Limited amount of wires, great looks, HD video conversion, clean sound, and very good bass.
Cons: No video inputs, doesn't replace having rear speakers
Summary: I am very pleased with this purchase! I had a Onkyo 7.1 system prior to this and while the surround was nice, the 7 satellites and cables were not ...
Summary: I am very pleased with this purchase! I had a Onkyo 7.1 system prior to this and while the surround was nice, the 7 satellites and cables were not the easiest to manage in my open living room. I decided on the Phillips system over the Yamaha option because of cost and features. I've watched some of my HD ski movies and the video and sound quality creates a new experience that I didn't get with the Onkyo. I mounted the sound bar on the wall above my LCD and everyone that has walked into the living room has commented on how sleek the setup looks. I compliment Phillips on making a great product with plenty of features so affordable (thanks BestBuy for the price match)! I am not using the iPod dock because I am not an iPod fan, but do plan to use the USB functionality for parties and general music enjoyment.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Stopped working in less then a year
by CCHooker on August 11, 2009
Pros: Small, non-intrusive sound bar that sounded great! Loved having the I-pod docking. Will miss this product!
Cons: DVD, Ipod stopped working in 5 months. VERY poor customer service from Phillips. Unable to repair or replace with same or different type of home theater system. Attitude was "sorry, your out of luck". Took MONTHS to process paperwork for refund!!
Summary: The product was great (until it stopped working 5 months later). First the DVD went out, two weeks later the Ipod went out. Sent it to a repair place Phillips ...
Summary: The product was great (until it stopped working 5 months later). First the DVD went out, two weeks later the Ipod went out. Sent it to a repair place Phillips required--they sat on it for two months before touching it. Then was told they were unable to repair. Phillips reps very poor on finding solution. They have four other home theater systems on their website, yet was told they were out of stock and didnt know when (if ever) they would have some in. Due to their poor service, will not buy a PHILLIPS product again. Have to wait over 5 months of jumping through hoops to get refund! I had the product for less time! Was told I could not exchange for a different type of product! This company does not seem to care if thay have returning customers!
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Delivers the goods. Not 5.1, but gr8 2nd system.
by highSPEEDlowDRAG on July 26, 2009
Pros: blends nicely in small entertainment center. great connectivity for a basic package, the iPod dock is a killer little bonus. sound is great for general purpose use. really helps keep a sleek looking set-up in living room.
Cons: not a substitute for a "real" surround sound system.
Summary: after set-up was done... i really liked it. my media room has a 7.1 system and the SoundBar is no substitute if i am looking for an immersive experience. ...
Summary: after set-up was done... i really liked it. my media room has a 7.1 system and the SoundBar is no substitute if i am looking for an immersive experience. but for the price, the SoundBar really is a quality little product.
picked it up for $299, very happy with purchase.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Philips Consumer Electronics
- Part number: HTS8100/37
- Description: HTS8100 is the new Ambisound home theater system. Featuring Philips' proprietary Ambisound technology, the HTS8100 SoundBar creates a full 5.1 surround sound experience through a one-piece fully integrated home theater system. Ambisound represents the future in audio innovation integrating the latest technology, in a sleek, sophisticated design. Only five-inches thick, the Ambisound SoundBar provides a stylish system with amplifier and a DVD player all in a single sophisticated design. Whether listening to a CD, watching a favorite DVD or enjoying a TV program, Ambisound will ensure consumers are enjoying an immersive entertainment experience. The Ambisound SoundBar features five amplifiers, similar to a 5.1 system, integrated into a single horizontal sound bar. The HTS8100 uses a host of technologies including array processing, precise driver positioning and psycho-acoustic innovation to achieve the full surround sound performance. For maximum audio quality and clarity, the Ambisound system features a 3-band equalizer and DoubleBASS deep bass performance, creating a smooth cross over between sounds. The speakers feature soft dome tweeters for increased clarity and clear voice performance and are designed for maximum efficiency for full midrange performance. Additionally, users will enjoy the Smart Surround feature, which automatically ensures correct surround sound settings whether a movie or music is playing. In addition to the latest audio technology, the Ambisound system is only five inches thick and can be easily mounted onto a wall underneath an existing FlatTV . The simple, yet elegant design enhances the décor of any home theater space, regardless of the room layout or design. The center console is designed to be mounted on a wall or resting on a stand. Featuring a single central sound bar and sub woofer, there is no risk of cluttered space or obstruction of speaker wires. For added convenience, the HTS8100 is ready to use immediately out of the box, with a quick and easy set up session. Combining amazing audio performance with stylish design, the SoundBar also creates a best-in-class viewing experience with Faroudja DCDi and HDMI 1080p picture quality, delivering outstanding results. Perfectly complementing the Philips Ambilight FlatTV range, the HTS8100 creates a truly immersive entertainment experience.
General
- Product Type DVD surround system
- Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Main unit : 36.8 in x 5.4 in x 5.7 in / 15.4 lbs, Speaker system : Subwoofer : 11.6 in x 11.6 in x 17.6 in / 23.1 lbs
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
- Equalizer Yes
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Additional Features Variable bit rate support
- Digital Storage Media None
Equalizer
- Equalizer factory presets R&B, Game, Jazz, News, Rock, Drama, Party, Action, Classic, Concert
Speaker System
- Speaker(s) Speaker - 2-way - Built-in, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 30 - 120 Hz - 4 Ohm - Wired
- Driver Details Speaker : 2 x Tweeter driver - 1 in - Soft Dome, Speaker : 6 x Woofer driver - 2.5 in, Subwoofer : 1 x Subwoofer driver - 6.5 in
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
Turntable
- Type None
CD System
- CD system type None
DVD
- Type DVD player
- Media Format CD ( PAL ), DVD ( NTSC ), CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3, WMA
- Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DivX Ultra, DivX (ver.4), DivX (ver.5), DivX (ver.6), DivX (ver.3.11)
- Upscaling Yes
- Output Resolution 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Additional Features JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning, DCDi (Directional Correlation DeInterlacing)
Cassette System
- Cassette system type None
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type Digital player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3, WMA
- Supported Bit Rate 32 - 256 Kbps
MD System
- MD system type None
Microphone
- Type None
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Remote Control (2nd)
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, Active subwoofer : 1 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, Active subwoofer : 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
Power
- Power Device Power supply
- Power AC 230 V ( 50 Hz )
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
Miscellaneous
- AV Furniture None
- Included Accessories AM antenna, FM antenna, Mounting bracket
- Cables Included Video cable, Audio cable
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 40.4 in
- Depth (Shipping) 22.2 in
- Height (Shipping) 14.1 in
- Weight (Shipping) 50 lbs
Manufacturer info
- Philips Consumer Electronics
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Philips Consumer Electronics products on Shopper.com
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- Website: http://www.philipsusa.com/
- Address:
100 E. 42nd St., New York, NY - Phone: 800/223-1828
- Email: us.ce.webmaster@philips.com
- Fax: 423/475-0411
