Philips Fidelio E5 (CSS7235Y)

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 296 reviews of Philips Fidelio E5 (CSS7235Y). The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the size and reliability are on the whole positive. The design and usability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the sound. Reviews are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Philips Fidelio E5 (CSS7235Y) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Philips Fidelio E5 (CSS7235Y)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Philips Fidelio E5 (CSS7235Y) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design. The price is also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the reliability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Philips Fidelio E5 (CSS7235Y) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. There are some mixed comments about the size.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Danny Phillips (trustedreviews.com)

Philips Fidelio E5

Get Surround on Demand with Philips clutter-busting 2.1-channel system

Offers true surround sound without clutter ; Stylish design and solid build quality ; Big soundstage and superb detail clarity ; Generous features and connections

Thin-sounding surround speakers ; No HD audio decoding, USB port or 4K passthrough ; Relatively expensive

Polished performance, classy looks and wireless surround speakers make Philips’ ingenious 2.1 system money well spent, despite some minor shortcomings.

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Philips Fidelio E5 review

The E5 is a lovely idea, but there are limitations to its application and it's quite pricey

Easy-going, likeable sound Decent detail, punch and dynamics Great design and finish

Needs more attack, precision and subtlety No centre channel Requires stands

The Philips Fidelio starts out as a great idea, but the novelty of the detachable speakers wears off when it comes to practical application. They’re beautifully made and their laid-back presentation is easy to get along with, but the £600 price tag...

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Hugh Langley (techradar.com)

Philips Fidelio E5 review

Speaker system meets Lego

Excellent concept ; Satellites produce pleasing sound

Distracting lights ; Some slight design quirks

The E5 is a promising idea, delivering decent, hassle-free surround sound in rooms where normal surround sound systems aren't practical. It isn't cheap, though, and its status lights are distracting.

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Luke Edwards (pocket-lint.com)

Philips Fidelio E5 review

The Philips Fidelio E5 is like the Transformer of home cinema. A solution that works as a compact 2.1 stereo system and can easily convert into a 5.1 surround system for when you want it. The Philips Fidelio E5 is an attractive and powerful system that...

Compact, versatile with 2.1 and 5.1 options, attractive, well-balanced sound, wireless rear speaker solution

Fairly expensive, Auto Volume feature no good, NFC issues with review sample

The Philips Fidelio E5 is an attractive and powerful system that can transform from a 2.1 stereo system into a full 5.1 surround sound system with ease. No need for a separate amplifier or loads of wires, it's an out-of-the-box multiple solution for...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Mark Craven (homecinemachoice.com)

Philips Fidelio E5 review

Philips has always been a company known for its innovative ethos. And that still remains, despite the CE aspects of the brand now being split between two separate entities (TP Vision for TVs, Woox Innovations for audio, recently acquired by Gibson)....

Flexible functionality; impressively punchy audio performance; simple installation; neat styling

Operation can be a bit tricksy; speakers are quite large; surround channels lack body

Sep, 2014

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