Testseek.com have collected 16 expert reviews of the Philips HTS-8140 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Philips HTS-8140.
December 2008
(84%)
16 Reviews
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No video input, Mids and highs not good for music listening
Performance and VerdictAs is the ritual with any DVD player, we inserted two test DVDs: the DVE and HQV test DVDs. I was admittedly a bit suspicious about the performance of this stylish unit, maybe due to the adage of style and performance not getting...
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Published: 2008-10-16, Author: Ty , review by: asia.cnet.com
Great with music; excellent DVD playback; iPod dock; 1080p DVD upscaling; slick styling.
No video switching; no wireless; bass needs adjusting for music.
Abstract: Lets face it - setting up a full surround sound speaker system at home is a hassle, even for those us that actually have room for them. So soundbar speaker units appeared on the scene a few years ago, as an attempt to provide a much more convenient...
As a die-hard home cinema fan, I always approach systems like the Philips HTS8140 with a healthy dose of scepticism, knowing full well that they won't really be able to deliver the ‘proper' surround sound performance I crave. But I have to say that despit...
Abstract: Philips HTS8140 SoundBar DVD Home Theatre Most people go for bigger units when buying a new TV but many dont consider upgrading their audio gear with a separate surround sound system, simply because theyre often too bulky and complicated. Philip...
A complete home theatre system; Good quality audio; Excellent DVD upscaling
Ports inconveniently located; Surround not as convincing as discrete 5.1 speaker systems
SoundBars are a growing category of audio, neatly solving for many households the problem of where to put five or so surround speakers. The Philips HTS8140 is a good implementation of the breed, and styled to look the goods too. Its sleek, produces qu...
