PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays and dedicated AV software solutions, has launched the two-in-one Philips Professional Soundbar HAL5023 with built-in subwoofer, designed for Philips MediaSuite TVs.
“Philips MediaSuite was designed to enhance and, in many aspects, reinvent the hotel room experience, accommodating all the features and services guests are accustomed to in their own homes, within the hotel room,” said Jeroen Verhaeghe, global business development director hospitality, PPDS. “With a long-term commitment to offering Chromecast built-in technology, together with unrivaled relationships with streaming giants, such as Netflix, we’ve revolutionized how people can access and enjoy their favorite movies and shows on the road. Today, we’re providing the opportunity for hoteliers to take that experience to the next level with the Philips Professional Soundbar.”
Designed and built in collaboration with TP Vision’s Philips sound team, the trapezoid-design Philips Professional Soundbar features a professional 2.1 channel setup, with an output power of 200W max / 100W RMS (10% THD), bringing crystal clear audio performance, according to the company. The built-in subwoofer adds an extra punch, immersing guests even deeper into the action.
Suite sound installations
Back-end controls through Philips MediaSuite TVs also allow for specific configurations to be put in place, including volume limits, ensuring surrounding rooms are not impacted or disturbed.
The freestanding or wall mountable (brackets included as standard) soundbar can be configured using the professional setup menu on the Philips MediaSuite TV. All related settings can be copied and transferred to the entire TV fleet remotely through cloning via PPDS CMND.
Controlling your experience
Removing the need for multiple controllers, the Philips Professional Soundbar can be controlled using the standard Philips MediaSuite TV remote. Alternatively, the soundbar can double as a high-end speaker system for guests wishing to play their preferred music, podcasts and radio stations via apps and accounts on their own personal devices. This can be achieved either through Bluetooth or via Philips MediaSuite’s inclusive Chromecast built-in technology.
With security a key feature on Philips MediaSuite TVs—and all PPDS solutions—all customer data, including Bluetooth pairing information from personal devices, is immediately cleared upon checkout from the hotel.
The soundbar also comes equipped with a custom-designed power cable adapter, enabling it to be powered via a single power socket, shared with the TV. An anti-theft cable is also included to help prevent unauthorized removal of the device.
Jan van Hecke, global product manager professional TV, PPDS, added, “The industry’s most advanced professional TV solution has just been given the perfect upgrade with even greater, more powerful sounding audio. With Philips Professional Soundbar, the in-room experience, for many, can now surpass that enjoyed at home, changing guests’ perceptions of hotels, and helping to ensure positive reviews and repeat business.”
The Philips Professional Soundbar is due to be available in warehouses in Q4 2023.
