Philips Entertainment Products - Home Entertainment Technology

marc225 · 02-02-2003, 19:38

I am thinking of buying the following Philips products:

32PW6506 32" Widescreen Television
LX7000SA DVD Reciever and Sound System
VR-730 Video Recorder

Anyone got any thoughts on them or got them?

Marc

Craig_E · 03-02-2003, 12:04

emomoney, why not try offering helpful replies rather than just these pointless ones? I doubt you'll fit into Digital SPy with that attitude

As for the question, i have the philips 28" flatscreen model, and i am decreasingly happy with it. The geometry is off (and unfixable), and has some ghosting problems when you have a few scarts hooked up, plus only 2 scarts, and the zoom modes make the picture noticeably more 'liney' than other TVs. I could go on...

I learnt my lesson, stick with sony

Davo · 05-02-2003, 12:44

I personally would not recommend a Philips widescreen TV, for pretty much the same reasons as Craig_E.

Top that off with Philips having probably the worst customer service I have ever experienced (again, in my experience).

Just my 2p

leigho · 05-02-2003, 14:01

I would have to disagree with the two posts above. I can't remember the model off the top of my head but I bought a Philips 32" 100Hz Widescreen last year and it's the best TV I've ever owned (and I've been through a few after renting them for years) The picture quality is top notch and it has 3 Scarts of which 2 are RGB which I think is pretty good compared to most others.

I know it's difficult without me being able to say what model I have but I seriously recommend it. I haven't had to deal with Customer Services though so maybe that would make a difference.

Leigh

marc225 · 05-02-2003, 15:22

I guess everyone has their own opinion.

Philips seem to have goods reviews elsewhere and I have just placed an order for the 32PW8717C which is the 100Mz tv.

Leigh - can you find out what model number seeing you recommend the tv: I would be grateful

Marc

couleddie · 13-02-2003, 13:48

I bought a Philips 36" widescreen a couple of years back and it's been nothing short of superb. The picture is razor sharp and the sound is stunning, especially on music. I've been a bit wary of Philips stuff over the years but this has restored my faith in them as far as TVs go. I guess all manufacturers can make duds.
The TV I got is identical to a Panasonic model. And when you bea rin mind they're the same company as Technics I think quality is pretty much assured.
Personally I don't rate Philips for hifi and would persuade anyone to go for Sony instead.

Markd · 18-02-2003, 09:06

marc225, I'm getting the 28" 6506 and 730 vcr delivered this week. My previous philips 28" gave up the ghost after 3 years (the tube failed). I looked long and hard for a new one, but it always came back to Philips for me. However, the 5 year guarantee and free vcr swung it slightly.

I'll let you know what I think in a day or so.........I can't wait

Mark

GaryB · 18-02-2003, 09:42

Philips have had big problems with early tube failures over the last few years (like Mark's). You may want to see if Philips are doing anything to reassure customers of current sets that these are OK (like a free 5 year tube guarantee).

Markd · 18-02-2003, 09:52

I contacted Philips Customer Service about this, they offered me £150 toward a new tube. Weighted it up and decided I wanted a new set!! :-)

yoda2691 · 18-02-2003, 10:43

Until very recently I would only buy philips (when I find a brand I like I tend to be loyal to it). WHAT A JERK I WAS.

+ points....

Stylish
Competatively priced
Plenty of features
5 yr guarantee (most places will offer this on Philips)

- points

Crap, and I mean really crap build quality (ie scratches really easily, remote control already replaced once and ready for another as silver is all worn away and hinges cracked)
Very poor support
Even crapper customer service
As mentioned above, picture geometry is poor and access to engineer modes is a def. no-no for the average owner.

Needless to say, my money will not be going to Philips any more.

Markd · 18-02-2003, 10:48

what are these 'picture geometry' problems you speak of??

I'm begining to regret coming 'here' this morning..oh dear, oh dear

marc225 · 18-02-2003, 13:25

Mark: I ended up buying a 32" windescreen and been very impressed with it so far.

not sure of the model but i will try and find out (at work at the moment)

Marc

EDIT: The model number I got is 32PW8717C

18-02-2003, 16:46

Quote:

Originally posted by marc225
Mark: I ended up buying a 32" windescreen and been very impressed with it so far.

not sure of the model but i will try and find out (at work at the moment)

Marc

EDIT: The model number I got is 32PW8717C

how much did you pay?

I was looking at the
PHILIPS 32PW6006C Ctv 76cm 16:9 Nicam With Cabinet £549.98

as I read some great reviews for it, and the price is great.

my old 28" was a cheap philps, £350 and it does have a few small geometry issues, but as price was my main objective I have learned to live with it

marc225 · 18-02-2003, 17:47

I paid just over £700.00 for the tv.

The tv I got is 100Mhz so that why a bit more expensive

Marc

mrMick · 02-03-2003, 02:22

I have a lot of Philips entertainment products, they've never let me down. In fact, i swear by Philips now.

FusionLad · 02-03-2003, 16:48

Quote:

Originally posted by monkey75
how much did you pay?

I was looking at the
PHILIPS 32PW6006C Ctv 76cm 16:9 Nicam With Cabinet £549.98

as I read some great reviews for it, and the price is great.

I got my 32PW6006 (without cabinet) from Unbeatable.co.uk for less than £500.

I'm pretty happy with it for the price. Picture is excellent. Sometimes it is slightly slow changing from Widescreen back to your choice of 'stretch vision'. The Super-Wide mode works better than most sets I've seen, and gives a nice full screen for 4:3 broadcasts.

The sound however is pretty poor, so unless you have some Home Cinema syle sound equipment to hook it up to I would steer clear for that reason. I never use the built in speakers for films or music. No depth or bass to the sound.

I'd say go for it if you want a 32" around £500, but be wary of the sound.

Jim Rae · 07-03-2003, 00:20

I have used Philips' (with one l) products for years.

Their products - almost without exception - are technically very competent and their innovation is outstanding.

The only trouble is that they are an absolute pig to install - especially VCRs - as they are designed to defy all logic or human thought.

The Philips' design team don't think the same way as the rest of us do and live on another planet.

So that's why you need a Bic pen to set up some of their VCRs - very odd indeed...

It's a shame really - if someone would just tell the boffins to get real, their stuff could be really good!

vespa px · 18-11-2003, 20:43

Quote:

Originally posted by marc225
I am thinking of buying the following Philips products:

32PW6506 32" Widescreen Television
LX7000SA DVD Reciever and Sound System
VR-730 Video Recorder

Anyone got any thoughts on them or got them?

Marc

ive bought one, last november and im still trying to get it sorted, the picture flickers and the sound quality on three of the settings has a wind like noise in the background. DON'T DO IT !

cockney · 19-11-2003, 14:20

I have a 32" w/s on which i paid £850 18 months ago,

The tube went after 13 months and after numerous calls to comets and philips comet agreed to replace it......................

Good picture and sound but my next big tv purchase will not be a philips

Best one i ever had was a panasonic 32" w/s

iamthenewnumbertwo · 19-11-2003, 15:03

I would always choose Philips over other manufactures (as above, when I find a make which works I stick with it until they make a mistake).

My TV is a 32PF9664
My Stereo is a 15 Year old Philips
My Bedroom Stereo is a 17 Year old Philips
My Iron is a Philips

My Kettle is Philips

Philips seem to me to be a brand that if it originally works, it will work for a long time (touch wood !), for example I picked up a DVDR70 which was junk, I took it back and will try a different model later.

02-02-2003, 19:38	#1
marc225 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Leics Services: TV: Sky+ Digital Internet: Sky Connect ADSL Games Console: Wii, DS. PS3 Posts: 547	Philips Entertainment Products I am thinking of buying the following Philips products: 32PW6506 32" Widescreen Television LX7000SA DVD Reciever and Sound System VR-730 Video Recorder Anyone got any thoughts on them or got them? Marc

03-02-2003, 12:04	#2
Craig_E Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Birmingham; XboxLiveTag=in5ane Services: Sky HD, Bulldog 16MB, Xbox 360, 42" HDTV Plasma Posts: 3,695	emomoney, why not try offering helpful replies rather than just these pointless ones? I doubt you'll fit into Digital SPy with that attitude As for the question, i have the philips 28" flatscreen model, and i am decreasingly happy with it. The geometry is off (and unfixable), and has some ghosting problems when you have a few scarts hooked up, plus only 2 scarts, and the zoom modes make the picture noticeably more 'liney' than other TVs. I could go on... I learnt my lesson, stick with sony

05-02-2003, 12:44	#3
Davo Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 62	I personally would not recommend a Philips widescreen TV, for pretty much the same reasons as Craig_E. Top that off with Philips having probably the worst customer service I have ever experienced (again, in my experience). Just my 2p

05-02-2003, 14:01	#4
leigho Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Billericay, Essex Posts: 201	I would have to disagree with the two posts above. I can't remember the model off the top of my head but I bought a Philips 32" 100Hz Widescreen last year and it's the best TV I've ever owned (and I've been through a few after renting them for years) The picture quality is top notch and it has 3 Scarts of which 2 are RGB which I think is pretty good compared to most others. I know it's difficult without me being able to say what model I have but I seriously recommend it. I haven't had to deal with Customer Services though so maybe that would make a difference. Leigh

05-02-2003, 15:22	#5
marc225 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Leics Services: TV: Sky+ Digital Internet: Sky Connect ADSL Games Console: Wii, DS. PS3 Posts: 547	I guess everyone has their own opinion. Philips seem to have goods reviews elsewhere and I have just placed an order for the 32PW8717C which is the 100Mz tv. Leigh - can you find out what model number seeing you recommend the tv: I would be grateful Marc

13-02-2003, 13:48	#6
couleddie Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East Yorkshire Services: 1 mile & 25 miles Posts: 641	I bought a Philips 36" widescreen a couple of years back and it's been nothing short of superb. The picture is razor sharp and the sound is stunning, especially on music. I've been a bit wary of Philips stuff over the years but this has restored my faith in them as far as TVs go. I guess all manufacturers can make duds. The TV I got is identical to a Panasonic model. And when you bea rin mind they're the same company as Technics I think quality is pretty much assured. Personally I don't rate Philips for hifi and would persuade anyone to go for Sony instead.

18-02-2003, 09:06	#7
Markd Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pontypridd Services: Sky Digital, AOL Posts: 22	marc225, I'm getting the 28" 6506 and 730 vcr delivered this week. My previous philips 28" gave up the ghost after 3 years (the tube failed). I looked long and hard for a new one, but it always came back to Philips for me. However, the 5 year guarantee and free vcr swung it slightly. I'll let you know what I think in a day or so.........I can't wait Mark

18-02-2003, 09:42	#8
GaryB Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Gender: Male Location: St Albans Services: Freeview, Sky HD, Orange Broadband Posts: 3,767	Philips have had big problems with early tube failures over the last few years (like Mark's). You may want to see if Philips are doing anything to reassure customers of current sets that these are OK (like a free 5 year tube guarantee).

18-02-2003, 09:52	#9
Markd Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pontypridd Services: Sky Digital, AOL Posts: 22	I contacted Philips Customer Service about this, they offered me £150 toward a new tube. Weighted it up and decided I wanted a new set!! :-)

18-02-2003, 10:43	#10
yoda2691 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sheffield Services: Freeview(iDTV),Sky+ Digital, IDNet DSLMax Posts: 338	Until very recently I would only buy philips (when I find a brand I like I tend to be loyal to it). WHAT A JERK I WAS. + points.... Stylish Competatively priced Plenty of features 5 yr guarantee (most places will offer this on Philips) - points Crap, and I mean really crap build quality (ie scratches really easily, remote control already replaced once and ready for another as silver is all worn away and hinges cracked) Very poor support Even crapper customer service As mentioned above, picture geometry is poor and access to engineer modes is a def. no-no for the average owner. Needless to say, my money will not be going to Philips any more.

18-02-2003, 10:48	#11
Markd Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pontypridd Services: Sky Digital, AOL Posts: 22	what are these 'picture geometry' problems you speak of?? I'm begining to regret coming 'here' this morning..oh dear, oh dear

18-02-2003, 13:25	#12
marc225 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Leics Services: TV: Sky+ Digital Internet: Sky Connect ADSL Games Console: Wii, DS. PS3 Posts: 547	Mark: I ended up buying a 32" windescreen and been very impressed with it so far. not sure of the model but i will try and find out (at work at the moment) Marc EDIT: The model number I got is 32PW8717C

18-02-2003, 17:47	#14
marc225 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Leics Services: TV: Sky+ Digital Internet: Sky Connect ADSL Games Console: Wii, DS. PS3 Posts: 547	I paid just over £700.00 for the tv. The tv I got is 100Mhz so that why a bit more expensive Marc

02-03-2003, 02:22	#15
mrMick Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cambridge Services: Sky+,HD and multiroom, Freeview, ADSL24 8Mb broadband Posts: 872	I have a lot of Philips entertainment products, they've never let me down. In fact, i swear by Philips now.

07-03-2003, 00:20	#17
Jim Rae Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayrshire Services: Sky Digital, DTT, DAB, 5.1 and DTS soundd Posts: 4,112	I have used Philips' (with one l) products for years. Their products - almost without exception - are technically very competent and their innovation is outstanding. The only trouble is that they are an absolute pig to install - especially VCRs - as they are designed to defy all logic or human thought. The Philips' design team don't think the same way as the rest of us do and live on another planet. So that's why you need a Bic pen to set up some of their VCRs - very odd indeed... It's a shame really - if someone would just tell the boffins to get real, their stuff could be really good!

19-11-2003, 14:20	#19
cockney Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Leeds Services: Sky+ HD, O2 Pro BB Posts: 753	I have a 32" w/s on which i paid £850 18 months ago, The tube went after 13 months and after numerous calls to comets and philips comet agreed to replace it...................... Good picture and sound but my next big tv purchase will not be a philips Best one i ever had was a panasonic 32" w/s

19-11-2003, 15:03	#20
iamthenewnumbertwo Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kent Services: TH-37PX80B, HD-EP30, LX700, PS3, SkyHD, Virgin XL BB. Posts: 949	I would always choose Philips over other manufactures (as above, when I find a make which works I stick with it until they make a mistake). My TV is a 32PF9664 My Stereo is a 15 Year old Philips My Bedroom Stereo is a 17 Year old Philips My Iron is a Philips My Kettle is Philips Philips seem to me to be a brand that if it originally works, it will work for a long time (touch wood !), for example I picked up a DVDR70 which was junk, I took it back and will try a different model later.