Typical price: £360
What is it: DVD home cinema system with 2.1 speakers, plus DivX and SACD support
What we think: Good value for money, the HTS8000S is a novel system for those without the space or inclination for proper surround-sound speakers
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 26 January 2006
Tags: Philips, Philips HTS8000S, subwoofer, connections, connectivity
We like:
Elegant design; plays SACD and DivX formats; good audio quality for the price
We don't like:
Unsightly subwoofer; lots of cables; no S-video output
You might also need:
Component cable, optical to coaxial adaptor, headphone to phono audio cable
CNET UK judgement:
The 2.1 home cinema category has thrown up some sleek designs of late, and the Philips HTS8000S fits into this group perfectly. The system matches a flat screen perfectly, and while we don't like the subwoofer, it produces a rounded and powerful sound that almost convinces it's surround sound
Full review:
The HTS8000S has been placed on a strict diet by Philips, forced to thin down until it could match the dimensions of plasma and LCD TVs. And this goes for every part of the system -- the subwoofer can be hung on the wall, the DVD player is a unique vertical design and the speakers could easily be tucked away on a bookshelf. Continue Reading...
Philips HTS8000S History
10 Apr 2006 in Reviews
Home cinema systems with cool features
Home cinema systems have come a long way from being the poor man's surround-sound setup. The four systems featured here have features that set them apart from separates, and they're all from quality manufacturers. Only one is an actual 5.1 system, but they all have genuinely interesting features that make them worth a look for the bedroom
28 Dec 2005 in Crave
Philips HTS8000S: Flat-packed home cinema
Philips' HTS8000S isn't a DVD system that plays by the rules -- everything from the player to the subwoofer is as flat as an LCD TV, while the system itself will spin both DVD movies and SACD music
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