Philips Unveils the World's First Soundbar with Detachable Speakers for a True 5.1 Surround Sound Experience at CES

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Today at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Philips announcedthe release of the world's first Soundbar with detachable speakers, the Philips Fidelio Soundbars HTL9100. The Philips Fidelio Soundbar is the first to feature detachable wireless side speakers that when removed, the Soundbar automatically changes from virtual Surround Sound to 5.1 channel Surround Sound on Demand. Also the first Soundbar in the Philips Fidelio range, the HTL9100 features a wireless subwoofer with the stylish high-end design consumers have come to love and expect from the Fidelio line.

"This revolutionary Soundbar addresses one of the last reservations consumers had about Soundbars, which is not being able to have 5.1 Surround when you needed it," said Todd Richardson, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for P&F, exclusive licensee for Philips consumer televisions and home theaters in North America. "By developing a design that offers detachable speakers, Philips has created a beautifully sleek space saving Soundbar and a hi-end home theater system all in one. We know that space can be a premium in the home and this Soundbar offers true freedom in placement, as both the detachable speakers and the subwoofer are wireless. It delivers the space saving design many consumers need without compromising on the sound experience consumers have come to expect from Philips Fidelio."

Award-Winning Wireless Sound

The Philips Fidelio HTL9100 truly achieves a first with its award winning design. Similar to traditional Soundbars, this new offering uses advanced technology to offer virtual surround sound when the speakers are attached to the main unit and used as a Soundbar for every day use. When consumers want to watch a movie or a program enhanced by 5.1 sound, they simply detach the speakers from the sides and place them in the rear of the room to enjoy true surround sound. The speakers operated via Philips proprietary wireless audio technology so there are no wires, leaving consumers free to place them wherever they like. By using proprietary wireless audio technology, the transmission is uncompressed and the frequency the surround speakers operate at is different than that of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, which means no network interference. When fully charged the detachable surround sound speakers offer up to 10 hours of stellar sound and automatically recharge when connected to the main unit. The Fidelio Soundbar features technology that automatically offers 5.1 channel Surround on Demand when the speakers are detached so all the consumer has to do is sit back and enjoy the show. A 2013 CEA Innovation Award winner, the HTL9100 offers a wireless subwoofer allowing it to be placed anywhere in the room.

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