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Philips SoundBar with Ambisound


$279.00 Released September, 2009

Product Shot 1 The Pros:FM tuner. Blu-ray player for playback of the latest high definition optical standard, backwards compatible with DVDs. HDMI output.

The Cons:High MSRP. "virtual" surround sound can never be as good as multi-speaker setups. Many models using the Ambisound brand spanning generations with little to distinguish one from another.

The Philips SoundBar with Ambisound — also known as model #HTS8160B or #HTS8161B — is an advanced 7.1-channel surround-sound system consisting of a soundbar with an integrated Blu-ray Disc player and an optional iPod dock.

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Product Shot 2 It utilizes Philip’s proprietary Ambisound technology to reproduce a 7.1-channel experience without the need of multiple speakers and cable. This allows the unit to in fact play high-quality DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD audio videos in full high-definition 1080p. Included also is Clear Voice for more accurate vocals; Fullsound for properly processing compressed MP3 music files; and DoubleBASS, which accurately capture and then recreate both low- and high-frequency audio.

Features

  • 7.1-Channel Soundbar
  • Blu-ray Disc Player
  • iPod Dock (Optional)
  • DTS-HD / Dolby TrueHD
  • FullSound
  • DoubleBASS
  • Full 1080p Video

Color Options

  • Philips SoundBar with Ambisound | HTS8160B – Black
  • Philips SoundBar with Ambisound | HTS8161B – White

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Pros
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    FM tuner

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    Blu-ray player for playback of the latest high definition optical standard, backwards compatible with DVDs

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    HDMI output

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    affordable price (far from the MSRP)

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    includes stand-alone sub

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    more aesthetically pleasing than a large surround sound system

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    easy to set up

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    AUX line in for use with MP3 players and other compatible audio devices

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    optional iPod dock

Cons
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    high MSRP

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    "virtual" surround sound can never be as good as multi-speaker setups

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    many models using the Ambisound brand spanning generations with little to distinguish one from another

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