PHILIPS TAB8505 2.1 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- Philips
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PHILIPS TAB8505 2.1 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer
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 that you want for the content that you love
- Smart soundbar. Cinematic sound
- 2.1 channels. 200 W RMS. 240 W 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 AirPlay 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
Highlights
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 like you were sitting in the stadium! Be thrilled by every crucial moment—and still hear the 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 of 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, a 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
Loudspeakers
- Number of sound channels: 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
- Number of woofers: 1
- Woofer diameter: 25″
- External subwoofer enclosure: Bass reflex
- Subwoofer freq range: 40 – 160 Hz
- Subwoofer impedance: 3 ohm
Connectivity
- USB playback
- HDMI IN x 2
- HDMI Out (eARC/ARC) x 1
- EasyLink (HDMI-CEC)
- HDMI content protection: HDCP 4/2.3
- Bluetooth: Receiver
- Optical input x 1
- Aux in: 5 mm
- Wi-Fi: IEEE 11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
- Bluetooth version: 2
- Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, Multipoint (Multipair) support, Streaming Format: SBC
- Multiple speaker connection
- Multiple speaker technology: DTS Play-Fi Multi-room
- Smart Home: Works with OK Google, Works with Alexa, Works with Apple AirPlay 2, Built-in Chromecast, Spotify Connect
- 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: 240 W max/200 W RMS (10 % THD)
- Total harmonic distortion: 10%
Video
- 3D pass-through
- Video Enhancement: 4K Video Pass-through, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
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
Design
- Colour: Silver
- Wall mountable
Convenience
- Remote Control
- Night mode: No
Compatibility
- Smartphone/tablet APP control
Power
- Auto standby
- Main unit power supply: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Main unit standby power: < 5 W
- Subwoofer power supply: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Subwoofer standby power: < 5 W
Accessories
- Included accessories: Remote Control, 1 x CR2025 Battery, Power cord, Wall mount bracket, Quick start guide, World Wide Warranty leaflet
Dimensions
- Main Unit (W x H x D): 900 x 57 x 110 mm
- Main Unit Weight: 4 kg
- Subwoofer (W x H x D): 122 x 403 x 300 mm
- Subwoofer Weight: 8 kg
Packaging dimensions
- Packaging Type: Box
- Number of products included: 1
- Type of shelf placement: Laying
- Packaging dimensions (W x H x D): 103 x 15 x 42.5 cm
- Gross weight: 3 kg
- Net weight: 2 kg
- Tare weight: 1 kg
- EAN: 48 95229 10996 4
Outer Carton
- Number of consumer packages: 2
- Outer carton (L x W x H): 5 x 57 x 18 cm
- Gross weight: 20 kg
- Net weight: 4 kg
- Tare weight: 6 kg
- GTIN: 1 48 95229 10996 1