Philips Fidelio B97/10

888 W, 7.1.2 Channel
Currently out of stock

Product details

With a Philips Fidelio soundbar, you'll enjoy every moment. It starts with detachable rear speakers that can be attached or removed in seconds for a movie night, seamless switching between all your favourite
sources, and ends with a low-profile for easy placement. Just unpack, plug in and relax. This soundbar delivers an unforgettable audio experience. The 7.1.2 channels fill any room with rich, immersive sound, thunderous effects and crystal-clear dialogue. The wireless subwoofer emphasises every explosion and beat.

Want to experience an unforgettable movie night? Simply remove the detachable speakers from the ends of the soundbar and place them behind you to create true surround sound. The dedicated centre channel ensures you understand every word - whether it's blockbusters or podcasts. Experience Dolby Atmos with this soundbar's upward-facing speakers. Your favourite movies and series sound breathtakingly realistic as sound streams over and around you. When you watch content that is not compatible with Atmos, the soundbar switches to Dolby Surround.

This powerful soundbar is certified as IMAX Enhanced. This means it offers a sound experience that transports you to another world. The 240W subwoofer looks great freestanding and the soundbar itself has a low profile for easy placement. DTS Play-Fi compatibility makes this high-quality Fidelio soundbar a powerful component of any multi-room audio setup. You can easily sync and group Play-Fi compatible speakers and stream playlists in any room in high quality audio without missing a beat.

With Spotify Connect, you can stream high-quality signals from Spotify over Wi-Fi. You can also stream high-resolution playlists from your mobile device via Apple AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth. For movies and games, 4K passthrough lets you connect 4K HDR video sources without quality loss. Ask Alexa-enabled devices or speakers with Google Assistant to play music through the soundbar. Do you prefer Siri? This soundbar is compatible with Apple AirPlay 2, so you can also use this voice assistant. Turn the music up or down. Skip tracks. All by voice control.

Don't miss a thing when the action starts. This soundbar is compatible with HDMI eARC, a high-speed connection that lets you experience the full effect of advanced audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The soundbar also has two HDMI inputs.

Key specifications

Soundbar type
Soundbar with subwoofer
Wireless speakers
Subwoofer
Audio channel
7.1.2 Channel
Equipment + functions
Bluetooth
Audio technology
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
DTS
DTS Digital
DTS-HD Master
DTS:X
Documents
Item number
13904991

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
B97/10
Release date
8.2.2021
External links

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Multimedia functions

Soundbar type
Soundbar with subwoofer
Audio channel
7.1.2 Channel
Wireless speakers
Subwoofer
Nominal power
888 W
Multiroom standard
Airplay
Equipment + functions
Bluetooth
Network features
Spotify Connect
Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth profiles
SBC
Audio technology
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
DTS
DTS Digital
DTS-HD Master
DTS:X
Audio formats
AIFF
FLAC
LPCM
M4A
MP3 VBR
MPEG4-AAC
WAV

Connections

Audio inputs
3.5mm jack (1x)
Optical TOSLINK (2x)
Audio outputs
Optical TOSLINK (1x)
Video connections
HDMI IN (2x)
HDMI OUT (1x)
HDMI features
ARC

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Smarthome communication standard
Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant

Power supply

Power consumption
450 W
Power consumption (standby)
1 W

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Power cord
Remote control incl. batteries
Short manual
Warranty card

Product dimensions

Height
5.56 cm
Width
131.20 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
5.97 kg
Subwoofer height
40 cm
Subwoofer width
23 cm
Subwoofer depth
40.70 cm
Subwoofer weight
9.60 kg

Package dimensions

Length
115 cm
Width
45.50 cm
Height
40.50 cm
Weight
22 kg

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Sound bars» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 13.Bose
  • 13.JBL
  • 15.Denon
  • 16.Grundig
  • 17.Philips

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Philips
  • 2.JBL
  • 2.Sony
  • 4.Samsung
  • 5.Bose

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Sound bars» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.JBL
  • 7.Creative
  • 8.Philips
  • 9.Razer
  • 10.Sony
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good91/100
Stiftung WarentestSoundbars im Test - Filmreifer Ton für den FernseherReleaseAugust 2022

Soundbars and soundplates are speakers that have been developed specifically for use with TVs. We were stricter in our assessment than with televisions. We do not only expect good music and speech reproduction from soundbars. Film effects and compressed streams via Bluetooth must also be well implemented...

Very good90/100
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videoSingle testReleaseAugust 2021
  • PositiveBattery-powered, flexibly positionable satellites
  • PositiveVery precise mapping of the effect channels
  • Negativesomewhat scarce reserves
  • Negativenot quite balanced

With its detachable satellites, the Philips Fidelio B97 is a smart solution for those who value both an impressive 3D backdrop and good stereo performance.