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Philips HTL2163B 12 120W Bluetooth Soundbar Speaker Black

Last Updated: November 13, 2020 (Refresh Now)
6.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
813
Old Reviews
587
Unverified
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0.14 meters
SIZE
Yes
BLUETOOTH
Yes
HDMI

Review Analysis - 172 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
 70
sound, soundbar, u, speakers, sound quality
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Still its worth the price with dialog enhance and fake surround effects.  ...  "
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" ...  I Watch Dolby trailers n sounds on YouTube and this Soundbar gives Theatre experience.  ...  "
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" ...  This sounds bar is really cool i had a fear of buying this coz its super new product and no reviews over youtube or other stuffs .but now m happy with dolby atmos works well ! ... Sound quality is awsm!  ...  "
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" ...  Sound quality is good  ...  "
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" ...  One best product ,kept it in a large hall and I can feel the sound quality is awesome ... Philips had done the best tuned sound bar ... No Virtual surround felt but it's a decent 2.1 producing sound bar  ...  "
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" ...  Sound clarity is good, however if they have given at least 6.5 inch subwoofer the sound experience would have been better  ...  "
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" ...  Nice and clear sound quality.  ...  "
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" ...  This speaker is perfect for home.  ...  "
Price
 31
worth, range, dolby, sound bar, product
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Purchased it for Rs.23,750/- Value for money in Dolby Atmos segment.  ...  "
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" ...  Overall value for money  ...  "
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" ...  Altogether this is absolutely value for money product.  ...  "
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" ...  This one definitely gives most value for money.  ...  "
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" ...  Value for money 4.5/5  ...  "
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" ...  Best in price  ...  "
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" ...  Value for money.  ...  "
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" ...  Good value for money.  ...  "
Bass
 26
soundbar, sub woofer, sound, philips, good
+85%
-15%
comment
" ...  Sub woofer is awesome in bass .  ...  "
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" ...  Instead of 8 mm MDF, company like Philips should have used at least 18 mm for Subwoofer to improve base effect.  ...  "
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" ...  Surround Sound is not so good, but bass is powerful enough.  ...  "
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" ...  However, Bass is not so heavy but perfectly optimized to the point.  ...  "
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" ...  Bass is also good  ...  "
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" ...  Philips had done the best tuned sound bar  ...  "
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" ...  You have the option to switch on the surround and adjust bass.  ...  "
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" ...  Even the smallest of sounds are so crystal clear with superb base . ... A lot of people say it has less bass. ... Please use your headphones with good bass😁 and watch the video to get an idea of its amazing sound sound and bass .  ...  "
Bluetooth
 25
connectivity, hdmi, mode, connected, usb and aux
+48%
-52%
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" ...  After using 3 Days no connectivity with Bluetooth .  ...  "
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" ...  Bluetooth is not working only connects at 5 minutes  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this product a month back and almost a week after there were issues with the bluetooth connectivity.  ...  "
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" ...  Only one of the speakers in the soundbar works in bluetooth mode.  ...  "
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" ...  Bluetooth and hdmi do not work  ...  "
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" ...  Unable to connect with Bluetooth just after a week  ...  "
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" ...  Bluetooth not working after warranty.  ...  "
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" ...  Bluetooth is not working only connects at 5 minutes  ...  "
Ports
 18
hdmi arc, tv, arc, bluetooth, usb and aux
+56%
-44%
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" ...  Other Bluetooth, optical cable, USB and aux connectivities are working absolutely fine.  ...  "
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" ...  usb / aux in / line in / Bluetooth / co-axial / toslink digital .  ...  "
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" ...  Also, many connectivity Options (Bluetooth, HDMI, USB and AUX etc).  ...  "
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" ...  Also has hdmi & Optical Size is perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  HDMI - Works DOLBY ATMOS  ...  "
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" ...  But once you have powered on the Sound Bar, you can power on your set-top box or other HDMI controlled input devices. ... The initial set-up can be followed up by very minimal daily operating requirements, with HDMI Arc.  ...  "
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" ...  Good product with HDMI arc  ...  "
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" ...  Two HDMI input is something you hardly get with this budget  ...  "
Volume
 14
room, sound quality, hall, soundbar, small
+71%
-29%
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" ...  Good product for small rooms (12x15).  ...  "
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" ...  The loudness is more than enough for a 15*10 room.  ...  "
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" ...  We have living room of 180 sqft size, it fills the sound perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  Suitable for small room .  ...  "
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" ...  Good product , sound quality is good for 1 big room .   ...  "
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" ...  This speaker is perfect for home.  ...  "
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" ...  One best product ,kept it in a large hall and I can feel the sound quality is awesome  ...  "
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" ...  I like it a lot, sound quality is very good gets quite loud.  ...  "
Capacity
 10
room, suitable, rooms, house, 10
+100%
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" ...  Really Nice product for a small to average spaced room.  ...  "
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" ...  It good for small house  ...  "
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" ...  Good product for small rooms (12x15).  ...  "
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" ...  Good sound quality can be used in average size rooms around 10x 10 feet room, won't recommend for large rooms or party halls.  ...  "
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" ...  The loudness is more than enough for a 15*10 room.  ...  "
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" ...  Suitable for small room .  ...  "
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" ...  Suitable for small house.  ...  "
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" ...  We have living room of 180 sqft size, it fills the sound perfectly.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 9
bluetooth, hdmi, via bluetooth, get connected, connectivity options
+67%
-33%
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" ...  I like that it has audio output cable (connects to TV) with 3.5 Jack in to speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well with hdmi, aux and bluetooth connectivity.  ...  "
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" ...  Connectivity 4/5  ...  "
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" ...  You will get multiple connectivity options.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent home theater  ...  "
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" ...  Also, many connectivity Options (Bluetooth, HDMI, USB and AUX etc).  ...  "
Product Reliability
 8
months, using, usage, 1, 2
+25%
-75%
comment
" ...  I tried different methods but nothing is working  ...  "
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" ...  after purchasing my product adapter is not working and after sales service is so bad that my system is not working since last 3 months  ...  "
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" ...  after purchasing my product adapter is not working and after sales service is so bad that my system is not working since last 3 months  ...  "
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" ...  After 2 months of usage, the speakers stopped working.  ...  "
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" ...  After 2 months of usage, the speakers stopped working.  ...  "
Returns
 8
return, review, receive, product, returned
+13%
-88%
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" ...  Still no response from Amazon as requested for return for item .  ...  "
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" ...  I NEED FULL REFUND ONLY.  ...  "
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" ...  Had to return both times!  ...  "
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" ...  Its very annoying and now I came to know that there is no return option available .  ...  "
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" ...  I raised for a replacement request the same day and waiting for the return pick up. ... Awaiting to receive replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  It's taking me so long to get the product repaired or replaced.  ...  "
Video Playback
 7
movies, movie, watch, songs, perfect
+100%
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" ...  This will help in unnecessary shooting of audio while watching movie.  ...  "
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" ...  All of my friends are just amazed after listening to it and watching movies at my place.  ...  "
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" ...  There is theater like effects when watching movie on Prime videos.  ...  "
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" ...  Watching movies with Dolby audio experience is fantastic.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice to watch TV, Movies even enjoying music.  ...  "
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" ...  My basic requirements was watching movie and casual songs playing for which this is a perfect .  ...  "
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" ...  sply watching Hollywood content .   ...  "
Marketplace
 7
seller, retail, product, ltd, delivery
+29%
-71%
comment
" ...  Still no response from Amazon as requested for return for item .  ...  "
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" ...  It is like a cheap Chinese product  ...  "
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" ...  Unhappy with the product purchased.  ...  "
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" ...  No response/support from the OEM.  ...  "
Remote
 5
working, rs
+40%
-60%
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" ...  Product is good but for some reason they have a problem with remote. ... one time remote was not working and second time remote came in damaged. ... what an opportunity lost for rs 100 remote in a rs 30k product.  ...  "
Resolution
 4
sd, hd, dolby, hdmi, channels
+100%
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" ...  Sound quality is good with Dolby supported tv channels. ... Sound with Dolby tv channels/ blue ray videos - 4.5/5 ... Sound with SD tv channels 3.5/5  ...  "
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" ...  4k content produces a clear and good quality sound effect.  ...  "
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" ...  ARC is working very good when provided HD input with dollby digital  ...  "
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" ...  Good product, sound is nice for Amazon, Tata Sky HD devices out only.  ...  "
Delivery
 4
product, fast, amazon
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Terrible audio delivery.  ...  "
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" ...  Was very disappointed to see a damaged product on opening the box.  ...  "
Call quality
 4
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Tried watching Gravity (where the BGM was very nice, while I could clearly hear the dialogues in between)  ...  "
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" ...  I was speechless after listening to its distinctive voice.  ...  "
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" ...  Cristal clear voice  ...  "
Setup
 3
rectify, contacted, 1
+100%
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" ...  Amazon provides paid installation and demo in selected locations, but I was OK without the help.  ...  "
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" ...  Was actually looking for a 2.1 speaker vis 4.1 setup.  ...  "
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" ...  when contacted, the company responded immediately and deputing technician next week to rectify the same .   ...  "
Design
 3
premium, looks, feels
+67%
-33%
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" ...  It feels premium.  ...  "
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" ...  it was so beautiful .  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Size:  0.14 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth:  Yes 
HDMI:  Yes 
0.14 meters
SIZE
Yes
BLUETOOTH
Yes
HDMI