Philips Surround Base - HTL4115B/F7

The Philips Surround Base is a 2.1 channel integrated subwoofer sound bar system from Philips aimed at boosting the output of your MP3, disc palyer, gaming console or TV. It is an easy to use surround audio system that provides a fantastic sound output. Equipped with a one touch Bluetooth feature, you can play your favorite tunes from your smartphone directly to the surround base. It is a low cost space saving surround sound system with all speakers integrated in one unit.  At $199, it is value for money.
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Specs of the Philips Surround Base

• Loudspeakers

It is designed with 2 woofers, 2 tweeters and 1 subwoofer rated at 20W, 4ohm all integrated within the main unit. The total music output power is rated at 80W, 4ohm @ 30% THD.

• Sound features

It features sound enhancement features like Virtual Surround Sound (Dolby Digital), Treble and Bass control, Audio Sync and Night mode all focused at enhancing user experience.

• Connectivity

The Philips surround base supports Bluetooth and NFC(Near Field Communication) Integrated connections for audio streaming. In addition, it supports smartphone(Android/iPhone/iPad/iPod) connectivity via bluetooth or a 3.5mm audio in jack. Other connections include Audio in and USB at the front face while at the rear there are four conector types; Digital Optical in, Digital Coaxial in, AUX in and HDMI output(ARC).

• Audio Playback formats 

Supports only two audio playback formats; MP3 and WMA.

• Power consumption

The Surround Base draws a maximum of 20W from a 120V, 60Hz power source. At standby, it draws only 0.5W of power from the mains.

• Easylink feature (HDMI-CEC)

Philips EasyLink uses the HDMI connection. It supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC), automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One-touch standby, Audio pass-through, and System standby.

• Net weight

The main unit weighs 6.5kg net.