Philips HTS 9800

Philips HTS 9800
alaScore 81

130 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 130 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the usability. The value for money is also appreciated. Many are negative about the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Home Theater Systems the Philips HTS 9800 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Philips HTS 9800

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 user reviews of the Philips HTS 9800 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

62% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Garbage...just try getting it fixed

 

Garbage...just try getting it fixed

The much heralded CES 2007 product of the year is a dud. I'm sure that Philips did not engineer in a breakdown of my speaker port within 15 months of manufacture. However, such a simple failure resulted in the necessity to replace the main unit at...

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Garbage...just try getting it fixed

 

The much heralded CES 2007 product of the year is a dud. I'm sure that Philips did not engineer in a breakdown of my speaker port within 15 months of manufacture. However, such a simple failure resulted in the necessity to replace the main unit at...

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Upconvert?

 

Upconvert?

First of all I should have stuck with sony, Phillips though the sound is good. The DVD doesn't unconvert, or if it does it won'ton my TV. My $79 toshiba does as does my Directv receiver...... Also selecting the source is a pain, it loads incredibly...

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Upconvert?

 

First of all I should have stuck with sony, Phillips though the sound is good. The DVD doesn't unconvert, or if it does it won'ton my TV. My $79 toshiba does as does my Directv receiver...... Also selecting the source is a pain, it loads incredibly...

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Top Design, Good Performance

 

Top Design, Good Performance

Good: Design and appearance, overall setup is top notch. Plays everything (avi, mpeg, xvid, divx except wmv and rm) Bad: As someone pointed out before the rear speakers are not completely wireless. They have wires coming out from all 3 speakers to...

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Top Design, Good Performance

 

Good: Design and appearance, overall setup is top notch.

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Decent System but MANY Flaws

 

I'm a person who usually researches my electronics before making a purchase. Took a chance with the Philips HTS9800 because of its unique design and was generally very please for the first week or so.

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Decent System but MANY Flaws

 

Decent System but MANY Flaws

I'm a person who usually researches my electronics before making a purchase. Took a chance with the Philips HTS9800 because of its unique design and was generally very please for the first week or so. However, after several days of real usage, I...

Product Specifications

Philips HTS9800W Home Theater System offers higher performance to the discerning consumer. The HTS9800W incorporates HDMI digital high-definition audio and video connection, Video Upscaling to 1080i for sharper images, multi-channel SACD and Dolby Digital EX audio. Philips HTS9800W plays all DVD and music disc formats as well as Picture CDs. This easy to use Home Theater System is an all-in-one solution.

Amplifier

Output Power / Total:800Watt

Audio Input

Type: None

Audio Output

Product Type: None

Audio System

Built-in Decoders:Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital Surround EX / Dolby Pro Logic II / DTS decoder
Components:SACD / DVD player / Speaker system
Functions (KA):DVD player / Radio / SACD player
Sound Output Mode:Surround Sound
Subcategory (KA):AV systems
Surround System Class:6.1 channel
Type:Home theater system

Cassette System

Type: None

CD System

Type: None

Connectors

Coaxial Digital Input: Yes

DVD

CD Playback Modes:One track repeat / Random play / shuffle / Repeat folder
DVD Repeat Modes:Chapter / Random / Title
Type:DVD player

Header

Manufacturer:Philips
Model:HTS9800W
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Philips

MD System

Type: None

Radio

Tuner Bands:FM
Tuner Type:Digital

Remote Control

Type:Remote control

Turntable

Type: None
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