Philips Soundbar: Review Of HTB5151K / 51, HTL3160B / 12 And Other Models. How To Connect Correctly?

2024 Author: Beatrice Philips | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-18 12:09

Recently, it has become very important to purchase soundbars for home use, which are soundbars, often with a subwoofer. With their help, it is more convenient to watch TV or enjoy high-quality listening to your favorite music. A huge variety of this kind of equipment from various manufacturers is presented on the domestic market, however, soundbar models from the Dutch brand Philips deserve special attention.

Next, we will take a closer look at the features of the brand's products, consider the popular models and the nuances of connecting this kind of equipment at home.

Peculiarities

The Philips brand is one of the world's leading manufacturers of technical and consumer products. The main goal of the company is to improve the quality of life for people . The goods of the Dutch brand are sold in many countries of the world, including Russia. Appliances from the brand can be purchased in many domestic chain stores . Philips soundbars can help you to the fullest enjoy high-quality sound from the comfort of your home . In the assortment of the brand, you can easily find a high-quality soundbar at a reasonable price that will meet all international quality standards.

All Philips music products are certified and manufactured under the strict supervision of professionals.

Soundbars from the brand are compact speakers for home use, in most cases a wireless subwoofer complements the music bar.

Popular models

Today, many consumers expect great, high-quality sound when buying a thin and beautiful TV. But more often than not, this turns out to be not the case, as a result of which, in addition to the TV, you have to purchase a soundbar. Modern soundbars from the Philips brand will harmoniously fit into any interior, mostly they are produced in black, but gray versions are not uncommon.

Consider the most relevant models of soundbars from the brand, which may interest you with their technical characteristics and capabilities

Soundbar SkyQuake Philips Fidelio with 18 speakers . This surround sound model is unique in its kind: using the soundbar, you can create a completely new soundstage for an unforgettable movie experience. The total power is 400W, the output power of the subwoofer is 220W. A feature of the model is the technology of sounding in height with realistic sound reproduction. This model is a real find for those who want to create a real cinema at home.

Home Theater Soundbar HTB5151K / 51 with surround sound in one cabinet of 5 speakers. Thanks to the application from the brand, the device can be controlled not only with the remote control, but also from your smartphone. The soundbar has built-in wi-fi for viewing content from various connected devices. This home theater can be connected to your home network without any problems. The total surround sound power is 440 watts.

This cinema soundbar supports high definition Blu-ray disc playback.

Soundbar HTL3160B / 12 … Suitable for watching movies with enhanced voice clarity and virtual surround sound. And also with its help you can play your favorite music. A wireless subwoofer is sold with the panel. The soundbar is equipped with Bluetooth and a touch panel for the most comfortable device control. For maximum convenience, you can use the brand's app that allows you to customize your soundbar and network. The total power output of the model is 320 W.

Soundbar HTL5140B / 12 with realistic and surround sound. This model is a thin panel that can be easily hung on the wall. With a maximum output power of 320W, there is a built-in video input and Bluetooth for wireless listening to your favorite music. The included subwoofer is wireless.

We also recommend paying attention to the compact intelligent soundbar TAPB400 / 10 with rich sound. This model has many modern and useful functions like Google Assistant, which will surely appeal to all those who keep up with the times. This soundbar doesn't include a subwoofer, but that doesn't mean it's not powerful enough.

HTL3325 / 10 . This soundbar model is one of the most powerful. Available in silver with a wireless subwoofer. The soundbar has a power of 300 watts. The slim panel features a center speaker for clear and balanced sound. In addition, this model supports surround sound and is equipped with all the necessary connectors, including digital optical input, USB, Bluetooth and audio jack.

Soundbar HTS6120 / 12 with a sophisticated design that will fit any modern TV. Soundbar model with best clutter-free surround sound. The included compact subwoofer delivers even the lowest bass.

Model HTL1190B / 12 … This soundbar is suitable for any TV, connects with just one cable, without any extra wires. With the help of the soundbar, you can not only sound movies, but also listen to your favorite music tracks from your smartphone, connecting via Bluetooth. This soundbar's panel casing is low, so it can be placed directly in front of the TV. The total sound power is 40W, which is optimal for home watching TV and listening to music.

Of course, not all Philips soundbar models were considered above, but the most relevant ones. It is recommended to check the current assortment of permanent models and new products at the official points of sale of the brand, because it is regularly changed and updated. Some models may disappear temporarily and then reappear on the shelves of chain stores.

Before choosing and buying, it is important to read all the technical characteristics and capabilities of the selected soundbar. Please note that not all soundbars are equipped with a subwoofer, sometimes only a soundbar is sold. But this does not mean that the sound quality suffers from this.

How to connect?

All models are different, some have subwoofers in the kit. But this will not complicate the connection in any way, because most of them are wireless. Before you start to connect this kind of equipment and use it in the future, We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the instructions, which clearly describe all the steps for connecting and testing the sound of a particular model of an audio system.

• You can connect the audio system to the TV using a special cable or wireless Bluetooth . The most commonly used cable is optical or coaxial. You can also use analogue cables such as AUX for the connection. When connecting the soundbar, do not forget that on the TV you should turn off its "native" speakers. This is done in the TV settings.
• Using the soundbar, you can listen to your favorite music from your smartphone … To do this, just connect to the device via Bluetooth, or you can use the AUX cable.

Recently, experts have recommended not messing with numerous wires, but using wireless connections, which greatly simplify life. Of course, if the soundbar supports this feature.

I would also like to note that when connecting the system with an analog cable, the sound quality is likely to be lower than with a coaxial one.