IT168 Review With the popularization of Blu-ray discs and the enrichment of online videos, high-definition and digitalization have quietly taken over our home entertainment. As a major traditional audio-visual equipment manufacturer, Philips has also followed the trend and launched A series of high-definition digital audio-visual products, the Philips HTB5151K home theater we will see today is one of the representatives.
As a member of Philips’ Soundbar home theater series, HTB5151K originates from the Philips brand’s philosophy of “focusing on the heart and simplicity on the form”. The design focuses on solving common speaker arrangements in traditional home theaters. and cable drainage challenges. The soundbar design won the internationally renowned iF and Red Dot Design Awards in 2011
Appearance: Simple integrated design like a work of art
From the appearance, Philips HTB5151K The overall simplicity is very modern, and the streamlined black host is like a work of art. It is perfect for matching with an LCD TV over 40 inches.
▲Philips HTB5151K body buttons
The host integrates the functions of a 3D Blu-ray player, AV amplifier, FM tuner and WiFi access to the LAN. There is a silver round control on the top of the host key, with a strong sense of technology.
▲The standard remote control of Philips HTB5151K
▲The holding effect of the standard remote control of Philips HTB5151K
Let’s look at the standard remote control of HTB5151K, which is The faceted spindle shape and exquisitely designed buttons make it very comfortable to operate.
Speaker interface: practical and effective integrated design
Six 2.5-inch diameter full-range speakers integrated on the left and right sides of the Philips HTB5151K host replace the traditional 5.1 surround system All speakers except the subwoofer. Three speakers on each side output at precise angles, creating an indirect, diffuse surround sound effect.
▲Philips HTB5151K Speaker
There is also a subwoofer wirelessly connected to the host. The front is made of black glossy material, and there is a 6.5-inch woofer inside. The cabinet design matches the host design very well.
▲Philips HTB5151K wireless subwoofer
The interfaces of Philips HTB5151K are basically located in the grooves on both sides of the center of the back of the fuselage. There is also a USB interface and a 3.5 on the right side of the back. mm audio input interface, you can see them by turning the host to the back.
▲The interface area in the right corner of the back of Philips HTB5151K
In the groove on the left side of the back are the power interface, USB interface for BD-LIVE, composite video interface, and coaxial digital audio and optical digital audio interface.
▲The grooved interface area on the left side of the back of Philips HTB5151K
Then look at the right side, where there are one HDMI output, two HDMI inputs, network cable interface, and FM antenna interface Interface with iPod/iPhone. It should be noted that the audio interface for iPod/iPhone needs to be connected to a separately sold special adapter base (model: DCK3060) in order to connect to iPod or iPhone to play the multimedia content inside it.
▲The grooved interface area on the right side of the back of Philips HTB5151K
It is worth mentioning that in addition to outputting 3D high-definition video signals, the HDMI output interface of HTB5151K also has ARC ( Audio return channel) function, if the HDMI interface of the flat-panel TV connected to it also has such a mark, then you can set the program sound played by the flat-panel TV to be transmitted to the HTS9140 through the HDMI interface, thus eliminating the trouble of additional connections. .
▲The logo group next to the interface on the right side of the back of Philips HTB5151K
The logo group next to the interface on the right side of the back of the fuselage represents the functions supported by Philips HTB5151K.
Menu: Humanized graphical interface that is easy to understand and operate
Next, turn on the power and let’s take a look at the menu of Philips HTB5151K. The setting guidance dialog box will appear when you turn it on for the first time. The system will first allow the user to set basic information such as the placement of the speakers according to their home environment. Such a simplified setting is very user-friendly.
▲Philips HTB5151K power-on initial menu 1
▲Philips HTB5151K power-on initial menu 2
After the first setting is completed, you can enter the main menu interface. The main menu interface It is clear and concise, with 11 concise icons representing all functions of HTB5151K.
▲Philips HTB5151K main menu
Because the version the editor got is not an officially sold version, the menu interface is all in English, so the real-shot pictures of the menu are for reference only.
▲Philips HTB5151K Settings Menu 1
▲Philips HTB5151K Settings Menu 2
▲Philips HTB5151K Settings Menu 3
▲Philips HTB5151K Settings Menu 4
▲Philips HTB5151K Settings Menu 5
▲Philips HTB5151K Settings Menu 6
Audiovisual summary: Excellent audiovisual experience brought by the strength of major manufacturers
As a traditional audio-visual manufacturer, Philips needs no mention of the Blu-ray playback clarity and picture quality of the HTB5151K, but as an integrated home theater, can its sound quality really be as good as the official introduction says? The sound wall design is really Can it allow us to experience the traditional 5.1-channel experience?
▲Philips HTB5151K
The editor used an audio CD as the sound source for a listening test. The dynamics and clarity of the HTB5151K in the mid- and high-pitched parts are good, and the sound in the front sound field is concentrated in the mid-to-high frequencies. On, the sound has good penetration. However, due to the small diameter of the unit on the host, the bass part mainly depends on the connected subwoofer. Generally speaking, Philips' virtual surround sound technology is very effective, and its real sound effects are indeed comparable to those of mid-range surround sound systems. Comparable.
▲Philips HTB5151K full-range speaker unit
Summary: While owning a large-size flat-screen TV, many people actually yearn for their own home theater, but it is limited to Most people have given up on housing structure, area and wiring issues. The Philips HTB5151K, which uses echo surround technology, integrates a complete home theater system into as few devices as possible. Without the constraints of speakers and cables, it can make the furniture environment more refined. It can be said that Philips provides us with an integrated home theater experience. The HTB5151K has a dynamic, streamlined and simple appearance and extremely rich audio and video functions. I believe that if conditions allow you to choose it, your home theater dream will no longer be out of reach. and.