People-friendly level on demand around! Philips F5 wireless home theater evaluation

I believe that friends who like to build a home theater will encounter complex wiring troubles such as these problems. Before the wiring is a toss, the wiring is also a toss, after the wiring problem is a big toss. As a result, Philips introduced a new on-demand surround technology some time ago. The Philips home theater with this patented technology uses 5.8 GHz wireless audio transmission between cabinets, bid farewell to cumbersome cabling modes, and gives a brand new operating experience. What is most worth looking forward to is that the home theater can freely switch between the 2.1 music mode and the theater surround mode, which means that the user can freely select the mode he likes between 4.1 and 2.1 channels according to his own needs.
Previously, Philips has introduced several home theater Fidelio B5 and Fidelio E5 with on-demand surround technology, sales and praise are quite high, but both products are positioned high-end, the price is relatively not very close to the people, so users It is hoped that the voice of Philips' pro-people version will be quite high. It is a coincidence that Philips has just released a new Philips F5, which has a cost-effective price, a price that is close to the people, and a certain “shrink” in the volume and materials of the box, but still configures the on-demand surround technology that everyone needs. Also maintained the consistent level of Philips, take a look at this product's evaluation.

In terms of hardware configuration, the Philips F5 is equipped with two main cabinets, two satellite speakers and a subwoofer. Compared with the previous two generations, the three are more compact and convenient for users with insufficient space. F5's main box is relatively speaking, when the satellite speaker is installed on the main box, the Philips F5 is in 2.1-channel mode. When two satellite speakers are taken out of the main box, the Philips F5 will automatically switch to the 4.1 surround mode. Seconds becomes home theater.
Surrounded by one victory and three on demand
A set of Philips “On-Demand Surround” theater systems will enable you to meet the three demands of your home life for entertainment video and audio. The HDMI ARC function optimizes the sound effects of all TV (parametric picture articles) programs. The wireless rear speakers can change your home for a second. In theaters, Bluetooth wireless streaming allows your smart devices to fill your living space with your favorite music. Perfect sound, live, on demand.
Making movies and television sound richer
Because home theaters are troublesome for wiring, and when the line fails, it is also a breakdown, so many families choose to abandon the installation. The Philips F5's on-demand surround technology solves this problem. You just need to take the two satellite speakers off the host and place them where you like. The F5 will immediately become a 4.1 channel home. In the theater, the speaker adopts a 5.8GHz exclusive wireless audio transmission frequency band to eliminate the interference of other channels; the speaker has a built-in high-quality and high-efficiency lithium battery, guarantees up to 10 hours of playing time, and can continuously meet you to see 5 Hollywood blockbusters.
Many netizens ask, after setting up the loudspeakers from the mainframe, do they have other settings? The answer is no, the F5 uses an independent audio and video architecture. When you take the speaker down, it has completed the 2.1 to 4.1 switch. It's quite simple, all you have to do is take the speaker off the console, and that's it, Quite simple. Intimate design and simple operation provide you with a complete home sound solution and enjoy the music, television and movie sound effects.
Interconnected media, all entertainment shows
Philips F5 enables wireless music transmission via Bluetooth, supports direct playback of Bluetooth wireless music streaming media from all types of music devices; F5 supports one-touch NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, users need only tap to support NFC in the NFC area of ​​speakers A functioning smartphone or tablet can turn on the speaker, start Bluetooth pairing and play streaming music. HDMI ARC audio return function allows all TVs to enjoy the shocking sound experience of the Philips F5.
The built-in Dolby Digital decoder enables users to handle all six channels of audio information without the use of an external decoder, resulting in a sensational, natural and natural dynamic surround sound experience. Dolby Pro Logic II can use all stereo sources for 5-channel surround sound processing.
Exquisite design, sublimation of living space
Philips F5 uses a simple European design, and the perfect integration of modern home environment; wireless design, make the home environment farewell cumbersome, return simple.
Appreciation and Analysis

The Philips F5 consists of two detachable satellite speakers and an independent wireless subwoofer. The classic black combination also makes the product look more mysterious.

As long as the user lifts the wireless back surround speaker from the main field speaker, the separation action can be completed, and the music mode can be turned into a surround theater mode in one second.

The outside of the theme speaker is a cotton dust cover, which can show a brief introduction of fashionable atmosphere while playing a role in dust prevention. The top metal uses a delicate sanding process to bring unfamiliar feel.

The top of the speaker is a handrail made of silicone material, petitioned for Philips's LOGO, the exquisite armrests stretch freely, feel very good.

There is a switch on the side of the fuselage, the SURROUND ON DEMAND logo is very eye-catching, and the subtitle “L” below indicates that it is a left speaker.

Around the bottom of the box is a non-slip foot pad and a four-pin charging connector. The bottom metal center is also exquisitely frosted and has a good texture.
Appreciation and Analysis II


The main speaker also has a dust-proof net around the perimeter. The body has bluetooth and NFC logos. It also has volume plus/minus keys to maximize the volume.

In terms of interfaces, this product is equipped with the four most popular digital interfaces of HDMI, coaxial, optical solder, and USB. No matter what kind of TV front-end device users use, they can easily connect with this FS.


The subwoofer uses a wooden box inverted structure with an opening on the front of the cabinet. This design is a relatively common solution in current subwoofer products.

Its greatest feature is its unlimited functionality, allowing it to receive signals from the host without connecting audio cables, so it can be placed more casually.

The back of the subwoofer is the nameplate of Philips and the output of the power supply voltage. The back cavity is full of heat to maximize the cooling effect, effectively avoiding the influence brought by the high temperature due to fundraising.
Appearance Appearance III

With on-demand surrounds, your hearing can always be immersed in the surround sound. The operation is very simple, just to separate the wireless surround sound box from the left and right main speaker units, the system will automatically convert to a surround sound theater mode in one second, rather it can experience multi-channel surround sound for movies or games.

On-demand surround use Philips' proprietary 5.8Hz wireless audio technology to avoid interference from the network; up to 10 hours of efficient lithium battery playback time, to meet the five large playtime; independent audio and video architecture, no additional settings, the system Automatic conversion.

Philips CrystalSoundSound technology allows you to capture and recall every detail of your voice at any time. It is in harmony with the artist and director who contributed the artwork! Crystal audio technology can be faithfully and accurately applied to action films, musicals, and live performances. Present all sound sources without any distortion.

Scene demonstration

The built-in Dolby Digital decoder enables users to handle all six channels of audio information without the use of an external decoder, resulting in a sensational, natural and natural dynamic surround sound experience. Dolby Pro Logic II can use all stereo sources for 5-channel surround sound processing.


The Bluetooth pairing device uses one-touch NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. In the speaker's NFC area, users can tap the NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet to turn on the speaker, start Bluetooth pairing and play streaming music.

When the main unit and speakers are working, there will be an indicator light at the top, and the indicator will turn red when the power is low.
Here comes the actual evaluation part of the product. In order to really understand the strength of this product, we have adopted Philips' flagship Blu-ray Disc player BDP9700 and Samsung Smart TV.
In terms of movies, we chose the death squad 3. In the most intense and fierce battle between the death squads and the Stonebank troops, when the Somali military fighter swept past, the sounds around them were screaming but not harsh. The continuous bombing of the dropped aviation bomb made a huge and heavy noise. With the output of the subwoofer, it seemed that the entire audio-visual space was vibrating. It can be seen that the Philips F5 has good driving force and control, and the effect is very good. The sounds from the fights, cries, and cheers among the characters in the film are very realistic, and the surround sound of the sound is very strong. The whole is very good!

In terms of music, I chose Deng Ziqi's true love for you (live version). In the actual audition process, you can feel the Philips F5 has a good sound field performance, you can feel the different positions of the musicians, as well as applause, cheers before and after the level, are very clear. In the bass, the texture and sense of low-frequency is still very good, dive in place, soft feeling, is a very tolerant type. It is also very good in terms of details, such as the sound of the guitar strings and the vibration of the drums, which can be clearly felt.

Editor's comment: As a home-quality wireless home theater equipped with on-demand surround technology, the Philips F5 gave the author a very good impression. The volume is smaller than the previous generation, but overall it still retains a high-quality sound experience, design and The overall work is impeccable. The current price is 7999 yuan, compared to tens of thousands of B5 and E5, F5's price is very close to the people, but also to see Philips full of sincerity, this price is the most competitive home theater non Philips Philips F5.

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