Philips Fidelio B97/10
888 W, 7.1.2 ChannelProduct details
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.
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 |
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Item number | 13904991 |
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Manufacturer no. | B97/10 |
Release date | 8.2.2021 |
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Colour group | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
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 |
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 ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
Smarthome communication standard | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
Power consumption | 450 W |
Power consumption (standby) | 1 W |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Scope of delivery | Power cord, Remote control incl. batteries, Short manual, Warranty card |
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 |
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.Bose1,6 %
- 13.JBL1,6 %
- 15.Denon1,7 %
- 16.Grundig2,1 %
- 17.Philips2,3 %
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.Philips3 days
- 2.JBL5 days
- 2.Sony5 days
- 4.Samsung9 days
- 5.Bose10 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Sound bars» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 6.JBL3,4 %
- 7.Creative3,6 %
- 8.Philips4 %
- 9.Razer4,2 %
- 10.Sony4,5 %
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...
- Battery-powered, flexibly positionable satellites
- Very precise mapping of the effect channels
- somewhat scarce reserves
- not 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.