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January 2008
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The editors liked
Smart looks
Convenience
Easy to use
Hgihly practical form factor
Genuine surround sound effect
Innovative
Stylish and ultra practical design. Impressive picture quality with HD upscaling. Lots of features
Wide and clear soundstage with movies. iPod dock included
Upscaling 1080p DVD player
Stylish and well built
Impressive front room performance
Stylish
Space-saving design
Fuss-free set up
1080p video upscaling
Versatile connectivity
Impressive image quality
The editors didn't like
Poor bass integration
Weak soundstage
Poor stereo imaging
No HDMI input
No optical/coaxial digital audio inputs. Doesn’t really deliver much surround sound information. Uses a wire (the horror!) to connect the subwoofer to the main bar
As soundbar cinema systems go, the HTS8100 is a fine example. The sound quality on offer is surprisingly sophisticated, and those angled speaker drivers do generate a genuine sense of width that sets this system apart from the virtual surround modes found...
Stylish, all-in-one, DVD video and sound system; few wires and easy setup
Bass could be richer; no inputs for external video sources; large subwoofer adds clutter
A good choice for those with cramped spaces or a dislike for running wires
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Published: 2007-07-23, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
Stylish, minimalist design; built-in DVD player concealed behind motorized door; very good video quality on DVDs; four total audio inputs; iPod dock included.
No video inputs; sounds better with movies than with music.
The exceedingly stylish Philips HTS8100 SoundBar packs the home theater experience--including a DVD player--into one slim package plus a sub. Price range: $594.99 - $599.99
Abstract: It brings the typically dodgy category of virtual surround home theatres back to the realm of desirability "Virtual surround sound." Its a fishy-sounding name for a home-theatre technology that typically delivers dodgy results. Not surprisingly, Ph...
Great value for money, very easy to set up, excellent picture quality.
Limited output levels, tight squeeze for HDMI connection.
The Philips Cineos HTS8100 SoundBar isnt just a speaker system capable of delivering front surround sound, but a whole home theatre system. All you need to do is add a display.The main body of the HTS8100 has eight loudspeakers at its extremities and ...
Excellent HDMI video, Upscaling DVD playback, Good looks, Intelligible dialogue reproduction
Audio inputs inconveniently located, Ambisound mode makes soundtracks and music thin, Cables akimbo
The Philips SoundBar HTS8100 is good value for money, and able to deliver powerful movie soundtracks and excellent video quality via the HDMI output. ...
Abstract: Philips HTS8100 SoundBar The name sounds like an underground venue with live music and martinis, but the SoundBar is in fact the latest all-in-one home theatre system from Philips. In place of the usual five speakers in a surround sy...
Innovative ambisound technology simulates 5.1 surround sound without the need for rear speakers, DVD upscaling to 1080p, Great design
Some distortion, Relatively weak bass, DVD playback was marred by image noise, Limited input options The Final Word The Philips HTS8100 is a great option for those without the space for a full 5.1 surround sound setup, but its relatively average perfor...
The Philips HTS8100 is a great option for those without the space for a full 5.1 surround sound setup, but its relatively average performance in other areas prevents it from being an outstanding product.
Abstract: Le système Cineos AmbiSound HTS 8100 est un ensemble tout intégré comprenant un lecteur de DVD et des enceintes avec un caisson de basses déporté. Ce principe est pratique pour ceux qui ne souhaitent pas nécessairement défigurer leur intérieur tout en...
