Between classic and modern. Modern with Dolby Atmos. However, the spatial sound effect upwards is limited. No extension with satellite speakers possible. Sounds pleasant, but bass tends to boom. Film dialogue well intelligible. Classic: without WLAN, no multi-room.

Philips gets a lot of two- and three-dimensional sound out of a slim soundbar with subwoofer. Stereo content also benefits from the precise reproduction. It is a pity, however, that the HDMI sockets only understand version 1.4 and no internet connection is possible.

When someone talks about an 18-speaker surround system, most people would immediately think of a home theatre wallpapered with speakers. But that description fits the first Dolby Atmos soundbar from to Philips' first Dolby Atmos soundbar. Even if you don't see it in the slim housing, the manufacturer accommodates 18 drivers in the front, the side panels and on the top of the sound bar...

For atmospheric surround sound, you no longer necessarily need an expensive, space-consuming home cinema system, because clever soundbars are now able to create a thrilling cinema feeling even from a single source. The Philips Fidelio B8 offers the functionality of a 5.1.2 system in a compact soundbar, making it easy to enjoy outstanding cinema sound even in the living room.

For atmospheric surround sound, you no longer necessarily need an expensive, space-consuming home cinema system, because clever soundbars are now able to create a thrilling cinema feeling even from a single source. The Philips Fidelio B8 offers the functionality of a 5.1.2 system in a compact soundbar, making it easy to enjoy excellent cinema sound in the living room.