Philips MCD908

74 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 74 reviews of Philips MCD908. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Home Theater Systems for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability. The usability also gets good comments. Some have doubts about the size, and opinions are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Home Theater Systems the Philips MCD908 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of Philips MCD908 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Home Theater Systems on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the reliability. The usability is also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the size and design.

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64% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

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Great looks, and a performance to match

Stylish design ; High-quality audio

Upscaled video not the best ; Lacking in stereo dynamics

A luxury DVD micro system that blends old and new tech to deliver a strong DVD and an enticing musical performance

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com.au)

Philips MCD908

The Philips MCD908 offers top-level features and build quality for a reasonable price -- unfortunately it doesn't quite have the performance to back it up.

Good price ; Indestructible build ; Audiophile-type components ; Packed with features

May be too gaudy for some ; Performance out of line with build

Conclusion The Philips MCD908 is a very likeable beast, and sure looks impressive sitting on your entertainment rack. There are a lot of features crammed into these little boxes for a very small price -- and it's a very well built system. It's just a...

Nov, 2007

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Philips MCD908

The Philips MCD908 DVD stereo system uniquely combines analogue hi-fi technology with the latest digital advances. The twin shoebox-sized components are well constructed with brushed metal fronts

Stylish design, High-quality audio

Upscaled video not the best, Lacking in stereo dynamics

A luxury DVD micro system that blends old and new tech to deliver a strong DVD and an enticing musical performance

Oct, 2007

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Flawed But Still A Gem

Warm, fatigue-free, sound was obtained when a powered subwoofer was connected and crossed at 80Hz. Highly recommended. The analog output of an Apple Airport Express sounds excellent when played through the AUX input.

Hybrid (tube preamp/Class D amp) amplifier; AUX input; subwoofer output; Build quality; Ribbon tweeter; HDMI output

No digital inputs; No phono input; Only 1 analog input; Bass-shy; Bass and Treble controls are too limited and coarse

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Awesome Sound, Great Deal

I have had no problem with audible hiss as the other reviewer complained of. I love this unit. I popped in compact disc of Rossini's L'italiana in Algeri (comic opera) and am in blissful audio Nirvana.

Tube preamp, minimalist design, study construction has the look and feel of a quality product. This is an awesome value for the price. Tube preamp gives a warm realistic sound. If I am not mistaken Phillips NV are the Dutch boys that invented the...

None really for the price (free shipping included) The preamp unit glows red---the disc player glows white. I would have preferred them both to agree in glow color --- either both red or both white.

Apr, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Like Nothing Else, but Flawed

All-in-one solution to adding DVD & better audio to my small TV on built-in bookshelves. I have it teamed with a Sharp Aquos 20" LCD-TV and an Aperion Audio S8APR sub woofer. This isn't a fake surround sound system, it's a stereo with a sub woofer...

This is a good-looking HTIB. Three-way speakers with high-gloss rosewood sides and black glass tops, same rosewood on the sides of the amp and player, an amber window backlit with a red LED highlighting the "glowing" tubes, and blue LED accents that...

Big problem: Audible hiss with null input that is noticeable during playback of quiet passages. This is in the amplifier and not a ground loop. Too much effort into flash, not enough into designing a good power supply. The DVD playback hangs when doing...

Nov, 2007

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

DVD Player and Radio System

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION : The Philips MCD908 Home Theater in a Box is a compact and contemporary system. This system consists of two rosewood speakers, a progressive scan 3-disc DVD changer, a home theater receiver and a built in alarm clock. This system...

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Apr, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Philips MCD908 micro audio

Philips MCD908 micro hi-fi, the product's built-in high-definition digital HDMI port, is a kind of all-digital audio, video, high-definition multimedia interface, can be transmitted non-compressed audio signal and high-resolution video signals....

Built-in vacuum-type tube, life-like natural sound

Dynamic, high-low-frequency of less

Apr, 2009

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Philips MCD908

i love this system from philips look very good and sound good too happy to spent money to this system

goodsounding great look speaker is gross finish and sound very good for music

dvd just 1080i via HDMI but sound good for concert

Sep, 2009

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Philips MCD908

This system is even better than a Bose system. It provides excellent, clear power along with the audio range satisfying for classical or jazz music.

Small enough system for an executive office. Very clear sounding on low volume. It is a standalone on music alone. Alothough not used as DVD/Home Theater system, I am sure it will perform better than a standard DVD player

Speaker screw-jacks are plastic on the main unit. Probably can be replaced with gold ones

May, 2008

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