SeekerPhilips Fidelio FB1
The Philips Fidelio is a well-equipped single soundbar that fills a room, but the sound is a little too loud.
-- As reviewed by CompsMag
Product details
- FIDELIO SOUND. CRAFTED FOR MOVIE LOVERS: This 7.1.2-channel (620 W max) soundbar brings cinema quality sound to your living room. The custom-built Fidelio speakers and integrated subwoofer bring your favorite movies to life with hard-hitting bass and dramatic sound effects.
- IMMERSE IN SUBLIME SURROUND SOUND: Hear IMAX’s heart-pounding signature sound through this powerful, IMAX Enhanced certified soundbar. Two up-firing speakers let sound flow above and around you. Front and center channels boast tweeters placed between two midrange woofers for crystal-clear dialogue and surround sound.
- CREATE AN OPTIMAL MULTI-ROOM AUDIO SYSTEM: This DTS Play-Fi-compatible soundbar lets you build your perfect home-theater. Add more depth to your music in seconds by connecting extra Fidelio subwoofers and satellite speakers. Group and sync devices, stream your favorite playlist to every room without dropping a beat.
- PERFECT FOR EVERY ROOM: With room calibration technology, you always get perfect Fidelio sound. Simply place the included mic where you sit. The soundbar intelligently adjusts each channel's output to guarantee sublime surround sound.
- HEIGHTEN THE EXCITEMENT: Get the full Dolby Atmos experience from this soundbar's dedicated up-firing speakers. The unique 3D technology creates a dome of sound, so you feel soundwaves ripple above your head every time a helicopter passes overhead.
- SUPERB WITH MUSIC: Enjoy your favorite songs with natural Fidelio sound even when streaming wirelessly. Listen to its warm and lush details in mids and highs, accompanied by rich bass that is perfectly timed when streaming via Spotify Connect, Spotify, Deezer, or Tidal.
- CONNECT WITH ECHO OR DIGITAL ASSISTANT DEVICES: Ask Alexa-enabled devices, or any speaker that works with Google Assistant, to play music through the soundbar. Switch tracks and control playback hands-free.
PROS
+ Powerful bass and crisp highs
+ Spatial audio with dedicated height channels
+ Support for Apple AirPlay and DTS Play-Fi
CONS
- Buggy calibration process
- Spatial imaging doesn’t match competitors
- Heavily sculpted sound profile
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Expert reviews and ratings
By CompsMag on March 18, 2023
The Philips Fidelio is a well-equipped single soundbar that fills a room, but the sound is a little too loud.
80
By PCMag on January 25, 2023
The Philips Fidelio FB1 soundbar pushes out serious bass without a dedicated subwoofer and spreads decent spatial audio around the room.
70