Name: B5
Brand: Philips
SKU: 418475
Rating: 4.1 (34 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

3.5 / 5

great power comes great chicks and money
Features Beautifully designed box with simple structure to hold the different components
they deliver quality combined with a great design

The portable speakers have a limited audio output
It may not display this or other websites correctly
there is no real alternative

Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless
Wireless network (wi-fi): no
Bluetooth: yes
Handheld remote control: yes
Rms rated power: 210 W
Subwoofer included: yes

Philips B5 - Pros & Cons

great power comes great chicks and money
Features Beautifully designed box with simple structure to hold the different components
they deliver quality combined with a great design
easily connects
looks stylish and sounds great
Voice clarity in each configuration performs excellent in the most diverse tracks
Both surround and solo mode are pretty impressive in terms of audio performance
stylish and unbelievably smart piece of audio with
acoustics
the buttons are easy to find and reasonably well spaced
persevere nicely with the manufacturer and you will eventually come to an agreement
sub is powerful
wireless sub+surround sound tweeters
expansive and detailed sound quality
Pairing is swift
B5 performs admirably with music
too
Voices are clear
subtle and packed with character
Build and finish quality are impeccable
enjoyable
cinematic performance
potentially better sound and quicker pairing
Connectivity is straightforward enough
quality
usability and versatility
quick
easy and with a decent approximation of cinema sound
it maintains balance and offer a clearer overall response
Versatile configuration options
quiet dialogue between Bond and M is delivered with crisp clarity
bright
crisp
and rich

The portable speakers have a limited audio output
It may not display this or other websites correctly
there is no real alternative
and does not play sound when disconnected from the main unit
Remote was missing
Philips no longer makes them
sound bar is no longer available
removable tweeter speakers was also not holding charge
shape-shifting soundbar is no gimmick
ship with any HDMI or optical cables
No included HDMI or Optical cables
Rears become independent speakers for music anywhere

Philips B5 - Full Specifications

Audio output channels	4.1
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless

Audio format	DTS Digital Surround Dolby Digital 5.1

Subwoofer included	yes
Subwoofer location	Separate
Subwoofer RMS power	90.0 W
Subwoofer impedance	4.0 Ω
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150
Bass reflex	yes
Subwoofer width	7.87 in
Subwoofer depth	7.87 in
Subwoofer height	20.08 in
Subwoofer weight	11.02 lb

Width	40.75 in
Height	2.76 in
Depth	6.14 in
Weight	9.22 lb

Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W

AUX in	yes
Audio (L/R) in	1
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)	1
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)	1
HDMI version	1.4
HDMI ports quantity	3
Number of HDMI inputs	2
Number of HDMI outputs	1
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no
NFC	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth profile	APT-X
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	yes

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	30.0 %
RMS rated power	210.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power	120.0 W

Colour of product	Black

Radio receiver	no
FM radio	no
Handheld remote control	yes
Docking connector type	Not supported
Apple docking compatibility	no
Night mode	yes

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Philips B5 Philips - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.0

Based on 10 reviews

whathifi

Published: 04.12.2015

Home review

The B5 combines soundbar, surround sound and multi-room in one brilliant package...

Philips B5 Review: Philips Fidelio B5 - pagina 6 - p 23292

FWD Magazine

Review: Philips Fidelio B5 - pagina 6 - p 23292

Een 'echte' surroundopstelling met meerdere speakers, vaak kom je het niet meer tegen in de doorsnee woonkamer. De consument kiest inmiddels massaal voor soundbars, waarbij die echte surroundervaring vaak verloren gaat. Twee jaar geleden bedacht Philips een interessante tussenvorm: de soundbar met zijspeakers die je kan afnemen en achteraan in de kamer plaatsen, telkens je nood hebt aan een surroundervaring.

TechRadar

Published: 15.01.2016

Philips Fidelio B5 review

Surround sound or portable Bluetooth – the choice is yours

TOP NEW Review

Philips Fidelio B5 Review « TOP NEW Review

Philips Fidelio B5 Review | Once again Mark Craven enjoys the wireless multichannel flexibility of Philips' flagship soundbar

AVForums

Published: 28.09.2015

Philips Fidelio B5

4.0

The Philips B5 soundbar provides a warm, encompassing sound and a very clever USP.

Black Hole Tec

Published: 02.04.2017

Philips Fidelio B5 Review

Philips B5 Philips Fidelio B5 HTL9100/79

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 18.12.2020

Philips Fidelio B5 HTL9100/79

Philips Fidelio B5 HTL9100/79 (Soundbar): 2.8 out of 5 stars from 22 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Philips B5 Wireless surrounds are self-contained Bluetooth speakers

CNET

Published: 05.01.2015

Wireless surrounds are self-contained Bluetooth speakers

The Philips Fidelio B5 wireless sound bar features detachable surrounds that can be switched Transformers-style into separate Bluetooth speakers.

T3 Middle East

Published: 25.06.2015

Philips Fidelio B5 Review

Stereo to Surround. Soundbars are normally alternatives to full pledged speakers which normally doesn’t do justice when offering stereo or surround sound. Philips tries to change this with the Fidelio B5 speakers, a soundbar that can change from stereo to surround mode in just a few seconds. The Philips Fidelio B5 is a 4.1 channel …

PCMAG

Published: 09.01.2018

Philips Fidelio B5 Review

4.0

The Philips Fidelio B5 4.1 soundbar system delivers strong bass response you can tune to your liking, as well as wireless rear satellites that double as portable speakers.