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Philips SoundBar with Ambisound

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. 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.

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MSRP $279.00
Release date September, 2009
Brand Philips
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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
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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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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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Philips SoundBar with Ambisound | Standard

• Philips AmbiSound Home Theater Sound Bar with Integrated 1080p-Upscaling DVD/MP3 Player, HTS8100/37

• HTS8100 SoundBar

UPC: 609585127272

EAN: 609585127272

MPN: HTS8100/37

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September 25, 2009
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Pros

  • optional iPod dock
  • FM tuner
  • Blu-ray player for playback of the latest high definition optical standard, backwards compatible with DVDs
  • HDMI output
  • affordable price (far from the MSRP)
  • includes stand-alone sub
  • more aesthetically pleasing than a large surround sound system
  • easy to set up
  • AUX line in for use with MP3 players and other compatible audio devices

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

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