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Philips HTS8140

 

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  • User Score (23)
    9.3 9.3 from 23 reviewers
  • Expert Score (5)
    8.4 8.4 from 5 reviewers
  • Value for money (2)
    7.6 7.6 from 2 reviewers
  • Features (2)
    9.5 9.5 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. TechRadar UK

    TechRadar UK
    8.0/10
    9 January 2009

    I'd rate the Philips SoundBar as a technically fine product with admirable design, build and features. It does its main job of improving on your TV's output, but ultimately it doesn't really cut it in home cinema enthusiast circles. Read more

    • Clear picture, Very practical form factor, Genuine surround FX
    • Slightly disjointed bass channel, Sounds compressed in surround modes

  2. Tech2

    11 November 2008

    I ts been a while since we reviewed a Philips product. Of course, that doesn’t mean we've forgotten the company, considering its reputation as a brand. Indeed, I have here with me a cool-looking innovative home theater system. This single ‘Soundbar’ (model HTS8140) is a horizontal speaker system with an integrated DVD player, and that pretty much makes up the full HTS. Oh, there's a huge subwoofer too. Read more

  3. Avreview

    Avreview
    8.0/10
    31 July 2009

    We initially found that the higher frequencies on our test DVDs sounded a little thin, but the remote control allows you to quickly adjust treble and bass settings and it only took a few seconds to boost the treble a bit. Our only real complaint is that the 'ambisound' virtual surround sound system didn't seem terribly effective. The sound hovers in a kind of cloud between the listener and the soundbar, and doesn't really convey much sense of movement. Read more

    • Good audio quality, along with upscaling DVD player and iPod connectivity
    • Virtual surround sound isn't very effective

  4. PriceRunner

    PriceRunner
    8.0/10
    19 January 2009

    Despite some size and cable issues, the HTS8140 is an impressively squashed down home cinema that produces the goods when it comes to both picture quality and surround sound. Its built-in upscaler means DVD pictures are pushed to near-HD standards, while Ambisound sprays audio effects to every corner of your room – a bit like your incontinent cat, only more pleasant. Read more

    • The Philips HTS8140 looks fantastic and futuristic in equal measure. Tap a finger on the sparkling glass front panel and it slides across to reveal the disc tray. On t...
    • The system is a bit larger than most soundbars and, with the separate subwoofer, you’ll also need to keep some floor-space free. The sub also needs to be connected to ...

  • User Reviews

  1. Philips SoundBar HTS8140

    CNET
    Reviewer: CNET
    10 February 2009

    love this system picked it up yesterday from GG for $870 and they threw in a stand for $50 which i am in the process of putting together. Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

Philips HTS8140

The Philips HTS8140 is a SoundBar DVD home theatre with high definition 1080p video upscaling, Faroudja DCDi picture enhancement and support for Ambisound, Dolby Digital, Dolby Prologic II, DTS, and Stereo sound system. It has Smart Surround, DoubleBass, Treble and Bass Control, ClearVoice sound enhancement with 2 integrated 1 inch soft dome tweeters with 6 2.5 inch full range woofers. Speaker impedence is 6 ohm. It has an FM tuner with RDS, measures 1047 x 174 x 154 mm and weighs 8.…

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Philips HTS8140

The Philips HTS8140 is a SoundBar DVD home theatre with high definition 1080p video upscaling, Faroudja DCDi picture enhancement and support for Ambisound, Dolby Digital, Dolby Prologic II, DTS, and Stereo sound system. It has Smart Surround, DoubleBass, Treble and Bass Control, ClearVoice sound enhancement with 2 integrated 1 inch soft dome tweeters with 6 2.5 inch full range woofers. Speaker impedence is 6 ohm. It has an FM tuner with RDS, measures 1047 x 174 x 154 mm and weighs 8.9 kg.

Features

The Philips HTS8140 features Ambisound that enhances sound from fewer speakers, delivering 5.1 surround sound experience without the constraints of sitting position, room shape or size, and clutter of multiple speakers and cables. It features DoubleBASS that captures low frequencies and recreates them in the audible range of the subwoofer while soft dome tweeters reproduce clear high and mid-range frequencies for audio clarity and widen the sound stage. Other features are FullSound™ to bring a CD listening experience to MP3; integrated speakers, amplifiers and DVD player; compatibility with flat TV (optimal fit for 42" TV or larger); HDMI input; Faroudja DCDi for sharp high-quality video; iPod dock and EasyLink for control of connected devices via HDMI CEC.

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  • Save audio sync settings

    How do I permanently save change to the audio sync settings for each intput channel?

    Answered by nilufer 2009-06-06:

    Just go to menu option and save

    Answered by htsuser 2010-12-30:

    same problem. there is no menu option to save

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