Philips Fidelio DS8500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 99 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the size and usability. The design and value for money also get good reviews, whereas there are some critical comments about the reliability.

value for money, design, usability, size

reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other iPod Docking Speakers the Philips Fidelio DS8500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

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A GREAT sounding ipod/ipad dock with Aux input

 

This Philips dock in beyond great.the sound this dock puts out is amazing.when I read the Philips spec list.I thought this will sound good maybe.I pick this up on sale for around 65 w/ tax.and I am very happy I did.everyone who hears the sound quality...

SOUND,DESIGN, remote

no bluetooth(minor issue)

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Satisfied

 

Was looking for a decent Ipod dock with good sound quality for my wife's night time music listening. Didn't bother about Alarm clock. I read the good reviews for this unit and bought it from BBY DOTD on Oct'12 for $60. I don't think other retailers...

Excellent Audio and Price

Nothing

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Very happy with my purchase

 

I bought this on the deal of the day and after I received it at home and set it up; I really wished that I had bought several more as gifts. I only paid a third of the regular price and this unit is well worth the 200.00 regular price.This product...

Sound is awesome

Nothing

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Love it!

 

BB Deal of the day for $60.00 in Oct 2012. I read the reviews if I had an issues I knew I could return it.. Couldn't miss the deal I bought 3, one for myself and two for Holiday presents. Never been happier just wish I bought a couple more. The sound...

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Great Deal!

 

I got this on a Deal of the Day because I wanted something portable that wasn't tiny for my office or upstairs at home. I cannot believe the big sound quality and it the design is so sleek & stylish. I had it delivered to work and everyone was shaking...

Amazing price, great sound, sleek design

I don't think it's compatible with the newest nano

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Perfect Ipod speaker

 

I got a new ipod classic and wanted a speaker for it. My wife also has a iphone. While looking at different choices I discover this unit as the Best Buy deal of the day. After checking other web site for reviews I bought it. Received it today and it...

Amazing sound quality

Nothing so far

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Great docking speaker with excellent sound guality

 

I purchased this for my husband and he keeps telling me how much he likes it. We are always listening to pandora and now we can listen to it with wonderful sound quality. Someone thought it was xmradio. No just a good dock speaker.This product has......

Sets up easily once you download the dock app. Also works with the IPad. It has great sound

You must remove any iPhone cases in order for it to fit

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Great sound quality, simple to use, price is right

 

Got this on sale, right price and good quality product, exactly what we were looking for on the porch, the remote works well with iPhone , nice sound, deep bass and crisp treble

Nice price nice sound

No battery power, no blue tooth, don't like the Phillips app

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Nice Sound, Poor App

 

I use this to play all of my music in my apartment. It has big, clear sound. The only issue is the poor app. It does not work well with my iPhone. Otherwise, it's a great product.This product has... Perfect fit, StylishAbout me... Avid listener

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Great docking speaker!

 

I got this docking speaker at a good price and it sounds great! Bass is crisp and you can play it pretty loud without it having noise. The style of the speaker is cool too...very sleek. Overall a solid, great sounding docking speaker.This product...

Sound, style

Price, if you don't get it on sale

Product Specifications

Configuration

DTS Decoder: No
Real Dolby: No
Remote Control: Yes
Subwoofer: No

Connectivity

PMP Docking:iPod Docking
Signal Input:Digital
USB: No

General Features

Construction:Single Case Speaker System
Signal Connection:Wired
Speaker Type:Active
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