PHILIPS TAB8405/79 Soundbar 2.1 with wireless subwoofer Owner’s Manual
- June 10, 2024
- Philips
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PHILIPS TAB8405/79 Soundbar 2.1 with wireless subwoofer
Philips Soundbar 2.1 with wireless subwoofer
The Philips Soundbar 2.1 with wireless subwoofer provides front-row sound with cinematic experience, better bass, and clearer voices. The Dolby Atmos technology incorporates virtual three-dimensional surround sound that flows above and around you, increasing the drama regardless of what you watch. This soundbar also has a Stadium EQ mode that immerses you in ambient crowd noise, making you feel as if you were sitting in the stadium. With HDMI eARC compatibility and dual HDMI inputs, you can experience advanced audio formats like Dolby Atmos. The soundbar’s distinctive geometric design with a unique slanted design and a low profile makes it an attractive addition to your home entertainment setup.
Highlights:
- 2.1 channels for richer soundtracks, thunderous effects, and clearer dialogue
- Wireless subwoofer for impactful explosions and beats
- Stadium EQ mode to experience live sports with ambient crowd noise
- Dolby Atmos technology for virtual three-dimensional surround sound
- Play-Fi compatibility for multi-room audio or even true surround-sound system
- HDMI eARC and dual HDMI inputs for advanced audio formats
- Compatible with Alexa-enabled devices, Google Assistant, and Apple Air Play 2
- Distinctive geometric design with included wall brackets to keep options open
Specifications:
- Loudspeakers: 2.1 channels
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2
- Compatibility: Play-Fi, Spotify Connect
- Convenience: Voice assistant compatibility, included wall brackets
- Design: Distinctive geometric design with low profile
- Power: 220W
- Accessories: Remote control, power cord, HDMI cable, wall brackets
- Outer Carton: 1
- Sound: Dolby Atmos technology
- Video: 4K pass-through
- Supported Audio Formats: AAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
- Dimensions: 37.5 x 2.3 x 4.5 inches (soundbar), 6.7 x 12.2 x 13.2 inches (subwoofer)
- Packaging dimensions: 42.2 x 18.2 x 9.6 inches
Product Usage Instructions:
- Unpack the soundbar and subwoofer and ensure that all accessories are included.
- Decide on the placement of the soundbar and subwoofer. The included wall brackets allow for flexible placement options.
- Connect the soundbar to your TV using HDMI eARC or the dual HDMI inputs.
- Connect the subwoofer wirelessly to the soundbar.
- Connect to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to stream music from your device or use Play-Fi or Spotify Connect for multi-room audio.
- Use voice commands with Alexa-enabled devices, Google Assistant, or Apple Air Play 2 to control the music or sound settings.
- Enjoy immersive sound with Dolby Atmos technology and Stadium EQ mode for sporting events.
- Use the remote control to adjust the volume, sound settings, and other preferences.
- When not in use, turn off the soundbar and subwoofer to conserve power.
The one with front-row sound
Heighten the sound of every movie, sports event, and playlist. This sleek
soundbar with wireless subwoofer and Dolby Atmos gives you better bass and
clearer voices. Plus it’s easy to incorporate into a multi-room setup.
The sound you want for the content you love
- Smart soundbar. Cinematic sound
- 2.1 channels. 200W RMS. 240W max (10% THD)
- Dolby Atmos. Heighten the excitement
- Stadium EQ Mode. You’ll feel like you’re there
Unpack. Connect. Enjoy.
- Play-Fi. From multi-room audio to surround sound
- HDMI eARC. Enjoy the latest surround-sound formats
- 4K pass-through. Dual HDMI inputs
- Spotify Connect. Bluetooth. Apple Air Play 2. Optical-in
Easy control. Distinctive looks.
- Easily connect to your favorite sources
- Connects to your favorite voice assistant-enabled devices
- Distinctive geometric design. Easy placement
Soundbar 2.1 with wireless subwoofer
240W max. Wireless subwoofer Dolby Atmos®, DTS Play-Fi compatible, Connects
with voice assistants
Highlights of the product
Cinematic sound
This soundbar brings a
new dimension of sound to everything you watch, and every track you love. 2.1
channels make soundtracks richer, effects more thunderous, and dialogue
clearer. The wireless subwoofer adds impact to every explosion and every beat.
Dolby Atmos
Increase the drama no
matter what you watch. This Dolby Atmos-compatible soundbar reproduces depth
as well as height, creating virtual three-dimensional surround sound that
flows above and around you.
Stadium EQ Mode
Experience the excitement of live sports, right there in your living room.
Stadium EQ Mode immerses you in ambient crowd noise, just as if you were
sitting in the stadium! Be thrilled by every crucial moment—and still hear
crystal-clear commentary.
Play-Fi. Multi-room and more
Easy Play-Fi
compatibility will make this soundbar the star of your multi-room set-up. You
can sync Play-Fi-compatible speakers for multi-room audio, or even create a
true surround-sound system—all via the Philips Sound app, or the Play-Fi app.
All your favorite sources
For music, Spotify Connect lets you stream Spotify’s best-quality signal over
Wi-Fi. You can also stream hi-res playlists from your mobile device via Apple
AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth. For movies and gaming, 4K pass-through lets you
connect 4K HDR video sources with no loss of resolution.
HDMI eARC
Lose nothing from the mix when you’re immersed in the drama. 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. The soundbar also
has dual HDMI inputs.
Connect with voice assistants
Ask Alexa-enabled
devices, or any speaker that works with the Google Assistant, to play music
through the soundbar. Prefer Siri? This soundbar works with Apple AirPlay 2,
so you can ask her too. Turn the music up. Skip tracks. All completely hands-
free.
Distinctive geometric design
This soundbar boasts a unique slanted design and a low profile. When it comes
to placement, the included wall brackets keep your options open. The compact
design of the powerful subwoofer makes it easy to conceal.
Specifications of the product
Loudspeakers
- Number of sound channels: 2.1
- Front drivers: 2 full range (L+R), 2 tweeters (L+R)
- Soundbar freq range: 160 – 20k Hz
- Soundbar impedance: 8 ohm x 2 + 4 ohm
- Subwoofer type: Active, Wireless subwoofer
- External subwoofer enclosure: Bass reflex
- Number of woofers: 1
- Woofer diameter: 5.25″
- Subwoofer freq range: 40 – 160 Hz
- Subwoofer impedance: 3 ohm
Connectivity
- USB playback
- HDMI IN x 2
- HDMI Out (eARC/ARC) x 1
- Easy Link (HDMI-CEC)
- HDMI content protection: HDCP 1.4/2.3
- Optical input x 1
- Aux in: 3.5mm
- WiFi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz
- Bluetooth: Receiver
- Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, Multipoint (Multipair) support, Streaming Format: SBC
- Bluetooth version: 4.2
- Multiple speaker connection
- Multiple speaker technology: DTS Play-Fi Multi-room
- Smart Home: Built-in Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Works with Alexa, Works with Apple AirPlay 2, Works with OK Google
- Wireless speaker connection: Subwoofer
- DLNA Standard: No
Sound
- Sound Enhancement: Treble and Bass Control, Subwoofer volume control
- Equalizer settings: Movie, Music, Voice, Stadium, Custom
- Speaker system output power: 240W max / 200W RMS (10 % THD)
- Total harmonic distortion: 10%
Video
- Video Enhancement: 4K Video Pass-through, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
- 3D pass-through
Supported Audio Formats
- HDMI IN1/IN2: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby TrueHD, LPCM 2ch, Dolby MAT
- HDMI ARC/eARC: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby TrueHD, LPCM 2ch, Dolby MAT
- Optical: Dolby Digital, LPCM 2ch
- USB: MP3, WAV, FLAC
- Play-Fi: AIFF, FLAC, MP3, WAV, MPEG4 AAC, MPEG4 M4A
- Bluetooth: SBC
Compatibility
- Smartphone/tablet APP control
Convenience
- Night mode: No
- Remote Control
Design
- Color: Dark grey
- Wall mountable
Power
- Main unit power supply: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Main unit standby power: < 0.5 W
- Subwoofer power supply: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Subwoofer standby power: < 0.5 W
- Auto standby
Accessories
- Included accessories: Remote Control, 2 x AAA Batteries, Power cord, Wall mount bracket, Quick start guide, Warranty Card
Dimensions
- Main Unit (W x H x D): 900 x 57 x 110 mm
- Main Unit Weight: 2.4 kg
- Subwoofer (W x H x D): 122 x 403 x 300 mm
- Subwoofer Weight: 4.8 kg
Packaging dimensions
- Packaging type: Box
- Number of products included: 1
- Packaging dimensions (W x H x D): 103 x 15 x 42.5 cm
- Gross weight: 9.3 kg
- Net weight: 7.2 kg
- Tare weight: 2.1 kg
- EAN: 48 95229 12469 1
- Type of shelf placement: Laying
Outer Carton
- Number of consumer packagings: 2
- Outer carton (L x W x H): 105.5 x 17 x 56 cm
- Gross weight: 20 kg
- Nett weight: 14.4 kg
- Tare weight: 5.6 kg
- GTIN: 1 48 95229 12469 8
Issue date 2022-11-02
Version: 3.1.1
12 NC: 8670 001 79142
EAN: 48 95229 12469 1
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