Compare Prices : Philips HTS 6515

Review summary: For a pricey S$899, you get a sleek and simple 2.1-channel home cinema that performs equally well in picture quality and virtual surround sound.

Pros: Good picture and sound quality ; effective Ambisound surround sound ; ease to operate

Cons: DVD disc tray is complicated ; materials used in construction stain quite easily ; too expensive

Verdict:  This is one of the best 2.1-channel home-theater-in-a-box kits we've seen in its class--the sound quality from the speakers is actually very good and Ambisound can make you think you have a full- on 5.1 system at times. We quite like the styling, ...

Review summary: Using Ambisound on the HTS6515 was Philips' way of creating an illusion of surround sound from just two speaker units. Well we've tested this piece and we can confirm that the depth of sound we got exceeded our expectations. In terms of picture ...

Pros: Picture quality ; sound quality ; Ambisound does a good job ; ease of use

Cons: DVD disc tray is over-complicated ; materials used in construction mark quite easily ; too expensive

Verdict: This is one of the best DVD upscalers we've seen in its class -- the sound quality from the 2.1 speakers is actually very good and Ambisound can make you think you have a full on 5.1 system at times. We quite like the styling, although we do think the ...

Review summary: Want svelte lines and phat sounds?

Pros: Brackets and cables supplied, design is stunning, plenty of connection options, sounds great

Cons: Disc player can be noisy, no HDMI cable, surround sound claims a little overstated

Verdict: The claims of 5.1 performance might be a little overstated, but there is no doubting that the system sounds pretty good and has a stunning design

Review summary: If you're strictly after a 2.1-channel DVD system, Philips' HTS6515 certainly looks and sounds the part.

Verdict: If you're looking for a 2.1 DVD system that oozes style, offers a decent range of features and delivers magnificent three-channel sound, then look no further than the HTS6515. But if you're looking for a system that convincingly mimics a proper 5.1 ...