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Philips HTL9100

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4.5
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User ratings:
39
4.2 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
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3 stars
23 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
14
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4.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • highs are crystal clear and the mid-range clarity is excellent
  • an innovative design
  • intuitive interface

Cons

  • no on-screen user interface
  • Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database
  • the HDMI cables stuck out from the top which looked untidy

Key specs

  • Wired & Wireless
  • yes
  • no
  • yes
  • yes
  • 210 W
  • no
  • Soundbar
  • yes
  • yes

Philips HTL9100 - Pros & Cons

Philips HTL9100

Pros

  • highs are crystal clear and the mid-range clarity is excellent
  • an innovative design
  • intuitive interface
  • simplicity and intuitive nature of the system
  • Bass was full and powerful as well
  • clutter-free approach
  • elegant aesthetic and remarkable convenience
  • Dialogue was also well rendered
  • with excellent
  • Good-looking and easy to live
  • Surround on Demand is impressive

Cons

  • no on-screen user interface
  • Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database
  • the HDMI cables stuck out from the top which looked untidy
  • the surrounds could still be on the loud side
  • doesn t not encroach on the mid-range
  • Bass doesn t dominate the mix
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  • sound bar is no longer available
  • removable tweeter speakers was also not holding charge
  • and does not play sound when disconnected from the main unit
  • Philips no longer makes them

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Philips HTL9100 - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels4.1
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Recommended usageHome theatre
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Decoders
Audio formatDolby Digital 5.1
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Width12.09 in
Height2.76 in
Depth6.14 in
Weight5.07 lb
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Optical driveno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input1
Analogue RCA stereo inputs1
AUX inyes
Audio (L/R) in1
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)1
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)1
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4
HDMI ports quantity3
Number of HDMI inputs2
Number of HDMI outputs1
Subwoofer connectivityWireless
USBno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Ethernet connectionno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth profileA2DP
Bluetooth version2.1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
DC-in jackyes
Line-inyes
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Audio features
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)no
Suitable for subwooferyes
Wirelessyes
Frequency range (max)20000.0 Hz
Impedance8.0 Ω
Number of speaker drivers4
RMS rated power210.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power120.0 W
Soundbaseno
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer includedyes
Subwoofer RMS power90.0 W
Subwoofer impedance4.0 Ω
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150
Subwoofer width7.87 in
Subwoofer depth7.87 in
Subwoofer height20.08 in
Subwoofer weight11.02 lb
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Features
Radio receiverno
FM radiono
Wireless speakers includedyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playerno
Docking connector typeNot supported
Apple docking compatibilityno
Night modeyes
Designed for wall mountingyes
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Power
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W

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Philips HTL9100 Philips - Editorial Reviews (14)

4.8
Based on 14 reviews
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Philips HTL9100 Philips Fidelio B5 HTL9100/79
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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.

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AVForums
Published: 26.07.2013
Philips Fidelio HTL9100
4.5

It doesn't just look good.

Philips HTL9100 ET Review: Philips Fidelio HTL9100
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The Economic Times
Published: 26.05.2014
ET Review: Philips Fidelio HTL9100

It is a slim, wall-mountable soundbar that comes with a wireless subwoofer and dockable wireless satellite speakers.

Philips HTL9100 Philips Fidelio HTL9100 review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 01.08.2013
Philips Fidelio HTL9100 review | Digital Trends

Philips deserves high praise for being the first to bring truly wireless surround speakers to the masses, and the Fidelio’s stylish appeal is hard to resist. However, despite offering seamless surround sound, there’s a certain something missing from its sound signature.

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TechRadar
Published: 05.08.2013
Philips Fidelio HTL9100 review

Wireless 'surround on demand' soundbar

Philips HTL9100 Philips Fidelio HTL7180/F7 SoundBar Home Theater Review
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techwalls.com
Published: 09.05.2014
Philips Fidelio HTL7180/F7 SoundBar Home Theater Review
4.8

Philips Fidelio HTL7180 received some awards as the best soundbar of the year and it opened a new chapter for the market. Let's check out my review of the soundbar.

Philips HTL9100 Supersmart lydplanke med ekte surround
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Tu.no
Published: 22.02.2014
Supersmart lydplanke med ekte surround

TEST: Philips Fidelio HTL9100/12.

Philips HTL9100 Philips HTL9100/12 Soundbar Review
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HDTV Test
Philips HTL9100/12 Soundbar Review

With detachable surround speakers, a wireless sub & DoubleBASS technology, the Philips HTL9100 is the best soundbar we've tested so far.

Philips HTL9100 Philips Fidelio HTL9100 Soundbar review
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Pocket-lint
Published: 09.08.2013
Philips Fidelio HTL9100 Soundbar review

Philips HTL9100 Philips Fidelio HTL9100/12 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 28.12.2013
Philips Fidelio HTL9100/12 review
5.0

A superbly versatile sound bar that sounds superb in 2.1 or as a surround sound system

Philips HTL9100 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 16.10.2013
Home review
5.0

Product of the Year, Awards 2013. If you want a shape-shifting soundbar with surround sound, make sure to seek this one out

Philips HTL9100 Philips Fidelio Soundbar Australian Review: Snap-On Sound
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 18.08.2013
Philips Fidelio Soundbar Australian Review: Snap-On Sound

Don’t feel like dropping thousands of dollars on potentially unnecessary sound gear but still want a decent surround sound experience?...

Philips HTL9100 Philips Fidelio HTL9100 review
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TechRadar
Published: 05.08.2013
Philips Fidelio HTL9100 review
5.0

Wireless 'surround on demand' soundbar

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 15.07.2013
Philips HTL9100
4.5

With detachable wireless speakers, Philips' clever soundbar offers true surround sound without the clutter

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