Philips PFL9603 Series LCD TV (32",37",42",47") Expert Reviews

We have analyzed the reviews for the Philips PFL9603 Series LCD TV (32",37",42",47") using our BETA review analysis. These are our findings: Though we're waiting for further opinions, our early assessment is that the Philips PFL9603 Series LCD TV (32",37",42",47") is lackluster. There are better options.

Please note: The ratings above are generated using our BETA automatic review analysis and may contain errors.

We love it when a TV manufacturer remembers that most people don't live in enormous mansions. It's great for us plebs who live in lowly flats and modest houses to have a TV with the latest technology and excellent picture quality. Philips' 9603 does ...

Picture ; sound ; design ; features ;

That remote control wheel will drive you round the bend ; not very cheap ; bright backlight in dark scenes ;

This is a good, sturdy TV for people who want high-end performance on a smaller scale. Picture and sound both help to sell the package and the styling is clean, fresh and attractive

Can Philips' latest high-end, big screen TV live with the ever improving competition?

We recommended the 32in version, but how do an extra ten inches affect proceedings? John finds out.

As I'd hoped, all the outstanding AV qualities found in the 32PFL9603D are merely amplified by the bigger 42PFL9603D, without any new weaknesses coming to the fore. Admittedly it's not cheap for a 42in TV, but provided you're willing to treat it with ...

Light up your life

Ambilight, judder-free Blu-ray pictures, four HDMI inputs, bass-heavy sound

Poor remote, PC networking falters, expensive

The fabulously featured 37PFL9603D comes dangerously close to completely redrawing the battle lines between LCD and plasma TVs

The PFL9603H displays nice images but mainly suffers from dynamic modifications to the gamma curve which cannot be deactivated. Otherwise, blacks are a little to grayish.

If you like a premium product (or you have money to burn), jump right in

Good looks, extensive spec ; impressive sound by flatscreen standards ; deft, natural images ;

Occasionally flustered by fierce motion ; expensive ;

This TV takes some tweaking to get it performing well, but once you do, it€™s stunning

Stylish design ; good build ; excellent performance €" eventually ;

Remote control isn€™t the best ; takes longer than other sets to get it performing well ;

The Philips 32PFL9603D is an attractive TV for all, the maximum performance in smaller dimensions are looking for. Both the image and sound quality to speak for this device with its clear, fresh and attractive design.

excellent picture and sound quality, attractive design, useful features

Navigation Pad annoying on the remote, not exactly cheap, backlighting in dark scenes too bright

Measured in terms of its size, this TV is more expensive, but convinced by a great picture and sound quality.