Philips 1000 Series HTL1045 Soundbar Review
Approximately 15 days ago, I acquired the Philips 1000 Series HTL1045 soundbar, and ever since, my musical experience has been elevated to a realm of pure enjoyment. This soundbar boasts a substantial size, with an elongated design that contributes to an impressive soundstage. Every nuance of instruments, beats, and vocals resonates with remarkable clarity and depth.
Undoubtedly, it stands as a prominent contender among soundbars within the sub-10k price range, effortlessly surpassing various other budget alternatives. For those transitioning from lackluster speakers, the immediate disparity in sound quality is undeniable. Even the subtlest auditory details become vividly clear, enhancing the pleasure of watching movies and indulging in immersive audio experiences.
Now, let’s delve into the intricacies of its diverse attributes in the subsequent discussion.
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Table of Contents
Built Quality
Taking the soundbar in my hand , it doesn’t feel too light or too heavy but somewhat in middle giving a feeling that product is built sturdy. On two sides it has metal grille design , which Philips say is quite strong and also help with clear sound. The other two sides have the black glossy finish.
I have used Philips SHP9500 headphones before and many other Philips products , the thing with Philps audio products is that they are made with with care and detail. Every little screw fits in the place , there are four rubber protrusions at bottom to avoid scratches if you place it on a surface. You can always wall mount it below your TV or on a wall just for music.
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You can use these protrusions in the picture above and two metal clips in the box to mount this on the wall. If your planning to to do terrace parties or take this to your friends home then you can also just keep it on a plain surface and enjoy music without fitting it permanently.
Sound Quality
When you watch movies on OTT platforms you must have faced the problem of hearing low volume in dialogues and high volume in music & action scenes , you have to constantly struggle to manage the right volume. Well this soundbar solved this problem for me and the sound feels lot more balanced and enjoyable now , you can use HDMI arc and Bluetooth to connect this.
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I have used Bluetooth to play songs through my smartphone , it has Bluetooth 5.0 which has improved speed and range than the older Bluetooth versions.
Well the sound is clear , no doubt about it. The instruments , beats and vocals everything works in sync to make your sound experience better. If your facing a problem in your sound , then try another input source because it has ton of options. The sound quality is great , for simplest test just play your favourite song with bluetooth on this. The subwoofer is integrated within soundbar , so you don’t need an extra subwoofer.
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Connectivity
This is where it beats your other budget soundbars.
- HDMi ARC
- Optical in
- Bluetooth 5.0
- AUX
Having HDMI ARC input is great as it allows 4K audio pass-through , which is good if your going to use it with your smart tv. One of the most important connectivity options to have in your audio equipment is Bluetooth , because it just become so easy and portable.
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I can just connect with with smartphone and play any song , can take this soundbar anywhere. Just plug the power source and connect with bluetooth , enjoy the party. No more headache of dealing with wires as in those old music systems.
Final Word
All in all if you have never used a Soundbar and are looking for a decent option , something better than the budget options out there. Something more on the premium side , which doesn’t make a hole in your pocket then this is for you.
You can actually see the speakers through the metal mesh and the glossy black finish on other sides , giving this soundbar good looks.
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Rest I can carry this soundbar anywhere , even on a mountain. Just need a power source and my smartphone to enjoy my playlist. You can see the how those black strips run on the edges and in the middle , adding to the aesthetics and better support for frame. That is Philips audio , products designed with care.
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