Philips Fidelio B97/10
888 W, 7.1.2 ChannelProduct details
Want to experience an unforgettable movie night? Simply remove the detachable speakers from the ends of the soundbar and place them behind you to create true surround sound. The dedicated centre channel ensures you understand every word - whether it's blockbusters or podcasts. Experience Dolby Atmos with this soundbar's upward-facing speakers. Your favourite movies and series sound breathtakingly realistic as sound streams over and around you. When you watch content that is not compatible with Atmos, the soundbar switches to Dolby Surround.
This powerful soundbar is certified as IMAX Enhanced. This means it offers a sound experience that transports you to another world. The 240W subwoofer looks great freestanding and the soundbar itself has a low profile for easy placement. DTS Play-Fi compatibility makes this high-quality Fidelio soundbar a powerful component of any multi-room audio setup. You can easily sync and group Play-Fi compatible speakers and stream playlists in any room in high quality audio without missing a beat.
With Spotify Connect, you can stream high-quality signals from Spotify over Wi-Fi. You can also stream high-resolution playlists from your mobile device via Apple AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth. For movies and games, 4K passthrough lets you connect 4K HDR video sources without quality loss. Ask Alexa-enabled devices or speakers with Google Assistant to play music through the soundbar. Do you prefer Siri? This soundbar is compatible with Apple AirPlay 2, so you can also use this voice assistant. Turn the music up or down. Skip tracks. All by voice control.
Don't miss a thing when the action starts. 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 and DTS:X. The soundbar also has two HDMI inputs.
| Soundbar type | Soundbar with subwoofer |
| Wireless speakers | Subwoofer |
| Audio channel | 7.1.2 Channel |
| Equipment + functions | Bluetooth |
| Audio technology | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS Digital, DTS-HD Master, DTS:X |
| Documents | |
| Item number | 13904991 |
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| Manufacturer no. | B97/10 |
| Release date | 8.2.2021 |
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| Colour group | Black |
| Exact colour description | Black |
| Soundbar type | Soundbar with subwoofer |
| Audio channel | 7.1.2 Channel |
| Wireless speakers | Subwoofer |
| Nominal power | 888 W |
| Multiroom standard | Airplay |
| Equipment + functions | Bluetooth |
| Network features | Spotify Connect |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 |
| Bluetooth profiles | SBC |
| Audio technology | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS Digital, DTS-HD Master, DTS:X |
| Audio formats | AIFF, FLAC, LPCM, M4A, MP3 VBR, MPEG4-AAC, WAV |
| Audio inputs | 3.5mm jack (1x), Optical TOSLINK (2x) |
| Audio outputs | Optical TOSLINK (1x) |
| Video connections | HDMI IN (2x), HDMI OUT (1x) |
| HDMI features | ARC |
| Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Smarthome communication standard | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Power consumption | 450 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 1 W |
| Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
| Scope of delivery | Power cord, Remote control incl. batteries, Short manual, Warranty card |
| Height | 5.56 cm |
| Width | 131.20 cm |
| Depth | 12 cm |
| Weight | 5.97 kg |
| Subwoofer height | 40 cm |
| Subwoofer width | 23 cm |
| Subwoofer depth | 40.70 cm |
| Subwoofer weight | 9.60 kg |
| Length | 115 cm |
| Width | 45.50 cm |
| Height | 40.50 cm |
| Weight | 22 kg |
Reviews & Ratings
Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Sound bars» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 12.Hisense1,2 %
- 12.Samsung1,2 %
- 15.Bose1,6 %
- 16.Sennheiser1,9 %
- 17.Philips2,4 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Hisense0 days
- 2.Creative1 day
- 3.Philips2 days
- 4.Sony4 days
- 5.Samsung7 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Sound bars» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 6.Creative3,6 %
- 7.Razer3,7 %
- 8.Philips4,1 %
- 9.Sony4,4 %
- 10.Sennheiser5 %
- Clear sound, deep bass, dockable effect boxes
- Plug-in mechanism of the effect boxes is stiff
The Fidelio B97 is comparatively compact, but it still delivers a thrilling surround sound: two surround speakers with rechargeable batteries can be docked on the side and placed behind the audience. The sound is clear and rich in detail, and the included subwoofer contributes powerful bass.
Soundbars and soundplates are speakers that have been developed specifically for use with TVs. We were stricter in our assessment than with televisions. We do not only expect good music and speech reproduction from soundbars. Film effects and compressed streams via Bluetooth must also be well implemented...
- Battery-powered, flexibly positionable satellites
- Very precise mapping of the effect channels
- somewhat scarce reserves
- not quite balanced
With its detachable satellites, the Philips Fidelio B97 is a smart solution for those who value both an impressive 3D backdrop and good stereo performance.
The Philips Fidelio B97 achieves consistently excellent results in the test. This already starts with the excellent workmanship of all components (with the exception of the cheap-looking hard plastic remote control). The equipment is rich: Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Google Chromecaat, Apple AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi: nothing is missing here...
With the Fidelio B97, Philips offers an enormously powerful and living room-friendly audio solution. Whether it's music from online streaming services, movie sound from the TV or sound from game consoles, the Fidelio B97 always delivers first-class sound. Thanks to battery-powered surround speakers and the latest surround sound technology, the premium soundbar from Philips is recommended for all film,...
- Dolby Atmos compatible
- wireless subwoofer
The Philips Fidelio B97 is a compact 7.1.2 system with clever detail solutions such as the detachable rear channels. It also offers outstanding sound quality and future-proofing thanks to its high flexibility in sound and video formats. for sound and video formats. Absolutely recommendable!