2012-10-01
A novel design and a cracking sound – what's not to like?
Conclusion: Philips Fidelio SoundSphere DS9800W review – intro Business not your thing? Then these speakers, which look like the 'Yip Yip' aliens from Sesame Street, might be more to your taste. A
2012-08-01
won multiple TrustedReviews awards, has found a new leader. The Fidelio SoundSphere DS9800 is the first Airplay-compatible model in the range, and will launch in July with a cool £699 price tag. Ahead of its release, we gave the impressive-looking...
Conclusion: Thereâs also an auxiliary 3.5mm input on the back of the main left speaker, which houses the SoundSphereâs electronic gubbins â the amplifier et al. This is very much a secondary input though, looking rather pauper-like against the proper ports that...
By Danny Phillips
2012-01-09
Philips' Fidelio SoundSphere docking system delivers sound to die for.
Luxurious sound quality ; Gorgeous design ; Built-in Wi-Fi and AirPlay
Tricky network setup with PC ; No direct iPod connection ; Easy to knock over
Distinctive AirPlay speakers are a pretty persuasive proposition
Intriguing looks; punchy, unified and nicely balanced sound via AirPlay
Lose composure when playing via a physical connection; not the most detailed
Conclusion: Philips Fidelio DS9800: Sound quality Connected to our iPad via AirPlay and playing a 1411kbps file of OutKast's Hey Ya!, the DS9800s deliver a compact, defined soundstage with a nicely balanced, neutral tonality.
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