Philips MCD908 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Nate Lanxon

Reviewed on: 6 February 2008

Tags: Philips, Philips MCD908, image quality, DVDs, home cinema

We like:

Design and build; decent speaker specification; loads of connectivity; HDMI output; price

We don't like:

Average audio and video performance; annoyingly lengthy start-up time

Also known as:

Philips MCD908/05

You might also need:

HDMI cable

CNET UK judgement:

The Philips MCD908 is an attractively priced and nicely designed system. But where it excels in style, it loses in performance, which is distinctly average. That advantage is that it's priced within reach of almost any home cinema newbie and as such will not disappoint. Just don't expect an audiophile hi-fi like it promises to be

Full review:

For anyone after a home cinema setup without moving into the realms of HD discs and surround sound, Philips' MCD908 could be an affordable answer. On the one hand, it's a simple 2.0-channel cinema-in-a-box. On the other, it's a stylish upscaling DVD player with a hi-fi valve preamp, aimed at the audiophile. Continue Reading...