Home Theater Systems Reviews

Subwoofer: TS 6000i (2)
Connections: Speaker-level
Enclosure Type: Sealed
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4, long-throw
Power Rating (watts): N/A (passive)
Crossover Bypass: No
Available Finishes: Silver
Dimensions (H x W, inches): 1.2 x 9.4 (base), 37.9 x 4.5 (tube)
Weight (pounds): 77/system
Price: $899/system

Speaker: CS 6000i Satellite
Type: Two-way, closed box
Tweeter (size in inches, number): 1.75 (1)
Midrange (size in inches, number): N/A
Woofer (size in inches, number): 3 (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 75
Available Finishes: Silver
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 11 x 3.7 x 2.8
Weight (pounds): 77/system
Price: $899/system

Speaker: CS 6000i Center
Type: Two-way, closed box
Tweeter (size in inches, number): 1.75 (1)
Midrange (size in inches, number): N/A
Woofer (size in inches, number): 2 (4)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 75
Available Finishes: Silver
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches):2.9 x 17.1 x 2.6
Weight (pounds): 77/system
Price: $899/system

At A Glance: Philips MX6000i DVD / Receiver Unit

Connections
Inputs:
Video: N/A
Audio: coaxial digital (1), stereo analog (2)

Outputs:
Video: component video (1), S-video (1), composite video (1)
Audio: coaxial digital (1), stereo analog (1)
Additional: RJ-45 Ethernet, AM antenna, FM antenna

Features
Compatible Playback Formats: DVD, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, CD, CD-R/-RW, MP3, JPEG, videoCD, Super videoCD, MPEG-1/MPEG-2/MPEG-4 (MPEG-4 from network only, not CD/DVD)
Number of Discs: 5
Progressive Scan: Yes
Possible Playback Resolutions: 480p/480i
Processing Modes: Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS
Other: Clearvoice EQ
Number of Amp Channels: 7 (5 channels, plus 2 subs)
Power Rating (watts, per channel): 75 RMS into 4 ohms (satellites); 37.5 into 8 ohms (subs)
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 3.8 x 17.1 x 14.6
Weight (pounds): 77/system
Price: $899/system

Ratings: Philips MX6000i Wireless Home Theater System

Build Quality: 85
Plastic-and-metal speakers/sub are a fragile combination, despite their heft
The tall, thin subwoofer units double as speaker stands

Value: 84
Adds a lot of functionality to the traditional HTIB
Generous accessories include Ethernet and component video cables, as well as an 802.11g adapter

Features: 93
Goes where no other HTIB has gone before: your home network and the Internet
Solid home theater specs and upgradeable convergence abilities

Performance: 83
Neither the picture nor the sound quality was impressive
Too slow, in more ways than one

Ergonomics: 86
Onscreen instructions could be clearer
Innovative on-unit input-selector knob, but does everything remote a bit confusing

Overall Rating: 85
Think of it as a good (not great) home-theater-in-a-box that also adds some very good Internet and home-networking features. It's the first of its kind, and we expect it to get even better.

General Information
MX6000i Wireless Home Theater System, $899
Philips
(800) 441-0613
www.streamium.com