Philips unveils ultrasleek home-theater sound bars
Philips has four new home-theater sound-bar packages hitting the market over the next few months--and they're quite fetching.
Philips doesn't have a big presence at CES this year but it does appear to have some noteworthy products, especially when it comes to its new line of home-theater sound bars. The company's announced four new sound-bar packages, each geared to a slightly different target consumer.
Here's the rundown of the various products:
Model: The HSB2351
*All-in-one sound bar features integrated DVD player and subwoofer with 300 watts of total power
*Space-saving sleek design fits easily on an entertainment center or can be mounted on the wall
*Dolby Virtual Speaker for theater audio experience and HDMI 1080p with video upscaling
*MP3 Link for music playback from portable media players, USB 2.0 for media playback from USB flash drives, and a built-in FM tuner
Available in April with a suggested retail price of $349.99
Model: The HSB2313
*Ultra-thin speaker system with wireless subwoofer for a streamlined look
*Dolby Virtual Speaker for theater audio experience and HDMI 1080p with video upscaling
*Triple HDMI in and aux-in to connect TV, Blu-ray player, or set-top box
*MP3 Link for music playback from portable media players, High speed USB 2.0 for media playback from USB flash drives, and a built-in FM tuner
Available in May with a suggested retail price of $399.99
Model: The HSB2303
*Super narrow sound bar fits perfectly under your HDTV or on a table stand. Features an external subwoofer for an enhanced sound experience.
*Dolby Virtual Speaker for theater audio experience and HDMI 1080p with video upscaling
*MP3 Link for music playback from Portable Media Players, High speed USB 2.0 for media playback from USB flash drives, and a built-in FM tuner
Available in March with a suggested retail price of $299.99
Model: The HSB3280 (Philips is calling this the "Ultimate Gaming" system)
*Super sleek sound bar with ultramodern, exposed speakers and front AV inputs for ultimate convenience. Wireless subwoofer eliminates extra cables.
*Triple aux-in connects TV, DVD player or set-top box in one simple step
*Dolby Prologic II and Dolby Virtual Speakers technology for theater audio sound
*Special game-effect sound settings (Shooting/Sports/Action/Arcade) to enhance the gaming experience.
*Smart remote control system--one remote for system and TV
Available in January with a suggested retail price of $299.99