Finally, you'll understand movies. The affordable Philips soundbar has 120 W and HDMI ARC

The most common complaint about modern TVs is not about the picture, but the sound – dialogues are unintelligible and bass is completely missing. You can now buy the Philips TAB5109 with code ALZADNY35 for 1 806 CZK instead of 2 779 CZK, and it offers 120 W and a voice enhancement feature, which is exactly what most people are looking for in a TV.

👍 Get it if you can’t understand dialogues on your TV and don’t want to deal with a large setup with a subwoofer.
🤔 Hesitate if you want real bass – this is a 2.0 system without a separate subwoofer, and a rating of 4.2 out of 5 suggests that not everyone is completely satisfied.
💰 Price: 1 806 CZK for a 120W soundbar with HDMI ARC and four sound modes.

Low profile that won’t cover the screen

A practical detail that people underestimate: a height of only 6.73 centimeters. Taller soundbars often intrude into the bottom part of the screen or block the TV’s infrared sensor, rendering the remote control ineffective. This one fits under the TV without problems, and with a weight of less than two kilograms, it’s also easy to mount on the wall.

In terms of sound, it offers 120 W and a two-way design, meaning separate drivers for bass and treble, which is a better solution than single-band soundbars from the lowest category. Its frequency range extends from 60 Hz, and DTS Virtual X technology creates the impression of surround sound. There are four equalizer modes available for movie, music, sport, and voice – and the latter is the main draw, as it enhances dialogues, so you don’t have to reach for the remote during an action scene.

Connectivity is generous: HDMI with ARC support (you control the volume with your TV remote), optical input and output, classic jack, Bluetooth for music from your phone, and a USB port for playback from a flash drive, including MP3 and FLAC formats. A dedicated remote control is also included in the package.

Why it only has 4.2 stars

A rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 42 customers is decent, but not excellent, and the reason lies in the configuration. It’s a 2.0 system without a separate subwoofer – while the specifications mention a bass range from 40 Hz, you won’t find the deep rumble that leads people to buy systems with a dedicated speaker. Anyone expecting a home cinema effect from this soundbar will be disappointed.

Also missing is Dolby Atmos – only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and virtual DTS are available. However, if you just want to finally understand dialogues on your TV and have music not sound like it’s coming from a tin can, the difference compared to built-in speakers is huge, and for 1 806 CZK, it’s the fastest way to fix it.

Do you have a soundbar with your TV, or are the built-in speakers enough for you?