Philips DS9800W/37 Fidelio SoundSphere Docking Speaker with AirPlay

by Philips

Product Features

• Compatible with: iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4
• Fullsound to bring your CD listening experience to life
• Real hand-crafted wood speaker enclosure for fidelity sound
• Stream music with AirPlay wireless technology
• Remote control complements speaker design and finishing

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Product Description

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Enjoy rich, full sound with the Philips Fidelio SoundSphere AirPlay speakers. These elegant speakers let you wirelessly stream music from your iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad via AirPlay. Offering 100 watts RMS total output power, the speakers also let you stream audio from your Wi-Fi-enabled PC or Mac installed with iTunes 10 and play audio from other devices via the aux-in jack. You can also charge your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad via the included standalone docking charger. This system features real, handcrafted wood speaker enclosures that deliver incredibly lifelike, natural sound, and the curved design is precisely engineered for crystal-clear audio free of distortion or vibrations. The speakers come with a remote control and work with the free Fidelio app that gives you access to a range of music and other features.

Philips Fidelio SoundSphere AirPlay Speakers DS9800W/37

At a Glance:

• Plays your favorite iTunes songs from your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, or computer wirelessly
• Handcrafted real wood speaker enclosures for natural, true-to-life sound
• FullSound and SoundSphere technologies for detailed, distortion-free audio
• Free Fidelio app for access to over 7,000 Internet radio stations
• Comes with remote control and standalone docking charger
• One-year warranty

SoundSphere technology creates a wider sound stage and more natural audio experience than traditional speakers. View larger.

Handcrafted in wood for lifelike audio.

Modern design with a polished black lacquer finish complements any decor. View larger.

About AirPlay:

• Stream your entire iTunes library via your existing wi-fi network
• Fill any room with rich, balanced sound
• Compatible with your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or wi-fi enabled PC or Mac
• Connect multiple speakers and enjoy music anywhere in your home

Use Apple's free Remote app to access your iTunes library and play your favorite music from your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad.

Stream Music with AirPlay Wireless Technology

AirPlay technology lets you stream your entire iTunes music collection from the iTunes program on your computer, or your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad to the Fidelio SoundSphere AirPlay speakers using your existing Wi-Fi connection. AirPlay also lets you enjoy enhanced sound from games, music-making apps, YouTube videos, Internet TV, and iTunes movies.

Whether you're hosting a party or simply want to enjoy a full-on sound experience, this technology will play sound simultaneously on every AirPlay-enabled speaker in every room so rich, full sound can fill your home.

SoundSphere Technology for Lifelike Audio

Equipped with SoundSphere technology, these speakers let you experience music in its clearest, most lifelike form. A free-floating tweeter design creates a wider sound stage and much more natural audio experience than traditional speakers. By centering the tweeter directly above the woofer, a single sound path is created, delivering more detailed and authentic audio.

Stylish Wood Construction Enhances Acoustics

Wood has natural acoustic properties that make it the material of choice for the best instruments and sound equipment. The Fidelio SoundSphere's enclosure is handcrafted in wood for lifelike audio.

FullSound and SoundCurve for Distortion-Free Sound

For additional sound enhancement, these speakers utilize Philips's FullSound technology, which restores sonic details to compressed music, dramatically enriching and enhancing sound quality while reducing distortion. FullSound combines Philips's knowledge of music reproduction with the power of the latest generation digital signal processor (DSP). The result is fuller bass with more depth and impact, voice and instrument clarity, and rich detail.

The clean curve design of the speakers dramatically reduces internal resonance and eliminates vibrations and distortion for sharp, detailed sound quality.

Easy Operation with Remote Control

For straightforward operation, the speakers come with a remote control that complements their design and an aux-in jack for fast and easy connection to virtually any electronic device, including MP3 players and stereo components.

The speakers are handcrafted from 70 separate pieces of real wood, precisely shaped to maximize the acoustic properties of the cabinets and provide a natural experience so authentic, it's like the artist is in the room with you. They have a sleek, modern design with a polished black lacquer finish.

Free Fidelio App for Music, Alarm, and Other Fun Features

If you own an iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad, you can unlock even more features for this wireless speaker using the complementary Fidelio app. The Philips Fidelio app gives you access to over 7,000 free Internet radio stations. It also lets you share your favorite music with friends via Facebook and Twitter, set customized alarms to wake up to your favorite music, and enjoy detailed weather reports.

Compatibility Information

The speaker set is compatible with iPod touch; iPod touch 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation; iPhone; iPhone 3G, 3GS, and 4; iPad, and iPad 2nd generation. The Fidelio app requires a Fidelio speaker and iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad iOS 4.3 or later. It also works with a Wi-Fi-enabled PC or Mac installed with iTunes 10.

Dimensions and Warranty

Each speaker measures 10.3 inches in diameter by 16.1 inches high. The SoundSphere is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box

Two Philips Fidelio SoundSphere AirPlay speakers DS9800W/37, speaker connection cable, remote control with batteries, AC power cord, 3.5-millimeter aux-in cable, docking charger, AC power adapter, user manual, and quick start guide.

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Sound Technology
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SoundAvia				•
SoundRing			•
SoundCurve	•	•
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Compatibility
Free Philips Fidelio App	•	•	•	•
AirPlay	•	•	•	•
iPod/iPhone/iPad Compatible	•	•	•	•
Built-in Rechargeable Battery			•
USB Charging	•	•	•	•
Aux-In Jack	•	•	•	•
Accessories
iPod/iPhone/iPad Charging Stand	•
Remote Control	•	•
3.5 mm Aux-In Cable	•	•	•	•

Product Description

Bring life back into music with deep, natural audio delivered by acoustic SoundSphere technologies. Equipped with AirPlay, these elegant speakers let you stream songs directly from iPod touch, iPhone, iPad and also iTunes. AirPlay lets you stream your entire iTunes music collection to your Fidelio docking stations. It plays wirelessly from the iTunes program on your computer, iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch - to any AirPlay-enabled speaker in your home. All you have to do is ensure your speakers are connected to your Wi-Fi network. AirPlay also lets you play simultaneously on every speaker in every room. Get your favorite tunes to follow you whichever room you go. Philips' innovative Full Sound technology faithfully restores sonic details to compressed music, dramatically enriching and enhancing it, so you can experience CD music without any distortion. Based on an audio post-processing algorithm, Full Sound combines Philips' renowned expertise in music reproduction with the power of the latest generation Digital Signal Processor (DSP). The result is fuller bass with more depth and impact, boosted voice and instrument clarity, and rich detail. Rediscover your compressed music in true-to-life sound that will touch your soul and move your feet. The free Philips Fidelio app brings lots of cool exclusive features to your Fidelio. You can listen to your favorite radio shows, discover new music with thousands of Internet radio stations worldwide, browse through your music collection and share what you're listening to with friends via Facebook and Twitter. With a press of a button, the detail song information is available for any music file, or song broadcasting by radio stations instantly. In Clock mode, it lets you set multiple customized music alarms and gives updated weather reports. Download it from App Store and find out more.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best - AirPlay Champion January 29, 2012

By C. Torrillo

Amazon Verified Purchase

Here was my situation - I moved and didn't feel like putting in the effort to wiring the entire house for speakers, amp, IR control, etc... And the cost to do all that can be hundreds. So I set out trying to get an AirPlay speaker even if it was to hold us over for a year. Well two months of trying different units I ended up here. And before the first song was done playing I was hooked.

First - iHome's WL1 - I liked the mobility and battery life but HORRIBLE sound quality, sounds like a pillow was on it, it tries to over emphasize the bass to the point where it flopped the speakers at 1/2 volume.. went back in 2 days. (also went back because if iPhone 4S issues of dropout which later was identified as an Apple defect that's still not fixed, so note that the 4S is not compatible with ANY, AirPlay devices at all... not until they release iOS 5.1 some time in Feb 2012 or beyond)

Second - Bose - OK sound but weak and not real AirPlay (didn't realize when I purchased) - went strait back

Third - Philips sound ring - far better sounding then the iHome, but battery life was short 1-2 hours depending on volume, much less then iHome, and the bass was awkward...

Fourth - Philips 8800 sound curve - I gave up on battery power and decided that I needed a plugin and focus more on sound quality. I was extremely happy with this unit, it had great sound, look, and fit in all the places I wanted to put it... I planned on keeping this unit and most people may want to stop here... it's a fantastic speaker.

Fifth - However, Amazon had a huge 30% discount on this 9800 & 6800 units, so I couldn't resist and ordered both...... well the 9800's arrived first, plugged in and placed the speakers about 16 feet apart, setup the airplay which is super easy and began playing parts of songs to test the quality, I started with high quality acoustic & vocals like Jack Johnson, Paula Fuga, Nora.... VERY rich and clean, the right tones that I expected, well balanced... I then moved to more blues and instruments like Amos Lee, Matt Costa, Beck, Beastie boys instrumentals... Perfect sound reproduction to my ears, I couldn't find fault in what I was hearing. Lastly I wanted to test out the lows and volume and played LMFAO (kids current favorite), Citizen Cope, G Love and even some heavy stuff like Tool and it took it all without stress. The lows were deep, enough to feel it and hear it on another floor of the house and at high volume it never flopped out... the High's hung in and stayed crisp. These are fantastic. I didn't bother to test the smaller 6800's.

So in the end, I have to say they are amazing in sound quality, AirPlay is great, it's somewhat portable as you only need a single speaker so I just disconnect the 2nd and I can move the primary speaker outside or to another room in seconds. I was hesitant to get the Philips brand because of historical quality and I do notice significant different between base consumer products like philips/sony/pioneer and the good stuff Onkyo, Denon, HK... but these make a great showing and there really is no competition... I did not try the Zeppelin Air, it gets good reviews but I was not a fan of the look.

Yes these are expensive, but they are fantastic and won't disappoint. And volume wise, these fill a 32 x 26 room with ease at 1/2 volume, any higher and people start to have to yell over.. it does have a true 50W RMS (equal to Sony's 1200watt receivers) Read more ›

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Fantastic November 19, 2011

By K. Shulman

Amazon Verified Purchase

These Speakers are simply fantastic. Audiophiles with undoubtable find something to criticize, but for their size and price these speakers really have remarkable presence and dynamic range. I have them in a large living room and they are just excellent.

Setting them up was much easier that I thought using Airplay. I have a sync button on my router which speeds up the process quite a bit. 1. Hit the sync button on router 2. Hit sync button on speaker. 3. Hit Airplay button on iPad (Music Icon) and select the speakers. That was it.

Streaming Pandora One works very well. I changed the Pandora setting to stream higher quality. I am using a 1st Gen iPad and iPhone 4s. Volume works by using the physical volume controls.

The only flaw so far is the included remote which doesn't work unless you are very close, but you don't need it since you can control everything from your mobile device. The included docking station is elegant and charges your iPad/Phone (it doesn't have a physical connection, but you don't need one).

I am very impressed. After doing quite a bit of research, I was going to by the Klipsch G-17 Air's but they delayed the ship date. I am really glad, because it is going to be hard to beat the sound on these. I was a bit hesitant because Philips does not specialize in Audio. I have to hand it to them, they did a first rate job with these speakers.

I was also a bit concerned about Airplay being glitchy, but the Philips speakers has it working flawlessly. These speakers are the way it should be! I control all my music around the house using my iPhone!

I will definitely buy another pair and would recommend them.

I also bought the DS3881 SoundRing for the bathroom.... It is rechargeable so you can bring it around with you in the smaller rooms. I hope they work as well as these. Read more ›

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Unreliable Technology - A Lemon February 2, 2013

By Chris Struthers

These speakers sound great, but they quit working after 6 months.
Blinking red light of doom, a very common problem if you see Phillips tech support website.
They were replaced promptly under warranty but this second set have now failed also.
Very disappointing considering the price tag, these are supposed to be a high end product.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Avoid - Stopped working after 6 months - bait & switch - Sold by: Dave Parkers April 19, 2013

By Aydin Kaya

Amazon Verified Purchase

These speakers stopped working about a week ago, 6 months after I purchased them. I contacted Philips Electronics about the issue. They sent me the following reply.

"Dear Mr/Ms. Kaya

We have received the proof of purchase for your DS9800W/37. However, it does not meet the required criteria and is considered invalid. Our policy for this seller is to return back to the point of purchase for any warranty exchange.

If you have any questions please contact our customer service center at 1-888-744-5477 with the following reference number: INC1113518. Thank you for choosing Philips.

Have a great day!
Philips Entitlement Department
"

This was a product Sold by: Dave Parkers.

When I was checking for the serial number of the product I noticed that the actual model number on the product is different than the one advertised here. The advertised model number is DS9800W/37 but the one on product is DS9800W/10!

If I realized this sooner I would have never accepted the product at all because this is a typical bait and switch case. The Philips representative told me on the phone that DS9800W/10 is not sold and supported in US!

I will never buy any product from Dave Parkers in the future. Obviously I should also be more careful about bait & switch methods used by such sellers. I don't know what else would be considered an act of fraud. I feel like I'm being penalized for shopping at Amazon.com and victimized by a seller who is practicing bait and switch in their sales.

The seller of the product is still an active vendor at Amazon. Shouldn't Amazon stand with their customers and obtain a reasonable settlement for them.... In this case this would be either a full refund for the payment or an exchange of the faulty product with a brand new one of the exact model I've paid for, not the inferior model I was tricked to buy. Read more ›