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Philips HTS8100
alaTest has collected and analyzed 299 reviews of Philips HTS8100. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Home Theater Systems for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The design and usability are also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the reliability.
usability, design, price, size
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Home Theater Systems the Philips HTS8100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Philips HTS8100
alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Philips HTS8100 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Home Theater Systems on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the price and size. The usability and design are also appreciated.
design, usability, size, price
77% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
May, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Philips HTS8100
alaTest has collected and analyzed 141 user reviews of Philips HTS8100 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Home Theater Systems on Amazon.com. Views about the reliability and size are on the whole positive. The price and design also get good feedback.
usability, design, price, size, reliability
77% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
May, 2025
Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)
Philips HTS8100 Soundbar DVD System
If you want more panache than the virtual surround modes found in your TV or 2.1-channel system, this could be the answer.
Feb, 2011
Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)
Philips HTS8100 review
Oddly, Philips innovative SoundBar wizardry actually works
Hgihly practical form factor ; Genuine surround sound effect
Poor stereo imaging ; No HDMI input
Delivers pseudo surround-sound in one of the most innovative and convenient packages available
Oct, 2007
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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)
Philips HTS8100 review
Although the picture is good, is the Philips' sound too weak to mount a decent challenge to its rivals?
Smart looks ; convenience ; easy to use
Poor bass integration ; weak soundstage
The Philips certainly looks the part, but class rivals sound better
Aug, 2007
Expert review by : Paul Lester (pocket-lint.com)
Philips HTS8100 speakers
In an attempt to combine the appeal of a home cinema surround system and upscaling DVD player with sound projection technology Philips has produced the stylish HTS8100. Overall we were very impressed by the stylish design, build quality and performance...
Upscaling 1080p DVD player, stylish and wellbuilt, impressive front room performance
Very expensive, limited rear speaker impact, only really suitable for mid-sized screens
Overall we were very impressed by the stylish design, build quality and performance of the HTS8100.
Dec, 2007
Partner Source
Expert review by (stuff.tv)
Stuff magazine
Philips has packed a DVD player, multi-channel amp and speakers into a wall-mountable bar – but does convenience mean compromise?
It never quite sounds like a true surround system, but the HTS8100 still hits a near-perfect balance between style, convenience and performance
Nov, 2007
Expert review by : Richard Arrowsmith (avreview.co.uk)
Philips HTS8100
The system can be placed beneath your display and uses Ambisound technology to deliver a virtual surround sound experience by positioning eight individual drivers at varying angles while a separate subwoofer takes care of the low frequencies. Since...
Space-saving convenience, easy to use, versatile connectivity, outstanding picture performance
Confused sound performance, weak dialogue
Nov, 2007
Expert review by (whathomecinemamag.com)
Philips HTS8100
Philips' HTS8100 Ambisound surround sound home cinema fits unobtrusively beneath a 37in or 42in TV screen. The neatly designed 'sound bar' can be wall mounted using the supplied fixing plate
Easy installation, Feature rich, Image quality
Treble and bass levels are overly brash, Abrasive sonics
The first 'sound bar' with a DVD player delivers effective surround action, but longer listening can be hard going
Aug, 2007
Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)
Expert Review
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.
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
Jun, 2008
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Expert review by : Ben Russell (goodgearguide.com.au)
Philips HTS8100 SoundBar
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 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.
Jul, 2007
Partner Source
Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.com)
Philips HTS8100 review: Philips HTS8100
Philips HTS8100
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.
Jul, 2007
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