Philips HTS 8100 Test (Home Theatre System)


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Philips HTS 8100
Test score: B Above average
The score of B is reached using 5 different tests on the Philips HTS 8100 (s).
Average score of all home theatre systems: B.
Product specs: Type: Compact Home Cinema System; THX Compatible: No; Built - in sound decoders: Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II; Components: Soundbar, Subwoofer, DVD Player more info
 
Pocket-lint.co.uk
Publication date 12/2007
Single test 		7 out of 10 points
"Overall we were very impressed by the stylish design, build quality and performance of the HTS8100. Unfortunately you're paying a hefty price for the experience ..."
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TrustedReviews
Publication date 11/2007
Single test 		8 out of 10 points Value for money: 8 out fo 10 points
"... 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 in TVs and 2.1 systems."
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AVReview
Publication date 11/2007
4 products on test 		8 out of 10 points
"Not the most accomplished performer in any one area, but as an all-in-one package the Philips is a worthy and credible piece of kit."
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CNET.co.uk
Publication date 10/2007
Single test 		"Very Good" (7,5 out of 10 points)
"The Philips SoundBar HTS8100 is an excellent solution for style-conscious buyers with limited time and space to set up a true surround system, but you'll have to accept a few sonic compromises."
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EISA Awards
Publication date 9/2007
Single test 		without final score Best Product 2007-2008
"... Its two 2.5 cm soft dome tweeters and six 6.35 cm woofers deliver an exceptionally good home-cinema performance, while a passive subwoofer boosts bass. ..."
 
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision
Issue 10/2007
6 products on test 		"average" (3 out of 5 stars)
"A decent stab from Philips at a convenient solution, but it needs better sound before it challenges similar designs from the likes of Yamaha."
 
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Summary of Philips HTS 8100



The Philips HTS 8100 home theatre system came out on top in a group test in EISA Awards online magazine.


The home theatre system was reviewed by 6 magazines with special attention paid to performance, convincing the majority of its quality.
Under the microscope, the Philips HTS 8100 was able to obtain its best score of "Very Good" (7,5 out of 10 points) in the 10/2007 issue of CNET.co.uk online magazine. The Test Labs of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision magazine saw fit to give it a score of "average" (3 out of 5 stars) (review in issue 10/2007).