Packing
The HTS 9225 comes in a very attractive black box. All parts are wrapped in foil. It is pleasing that no Styrofoam box but moldings are used for the safe storage of the components. Films in the yellow bag, cardboard in the paper container, the environment would be. The 1st bonus.
Design
When I had unpacked all the parts, I was totally impressed by the design. The subwoofer is matt black with a glossy front and a silver ring around the loudspeaker. The high / midrange driver in black, with the patch in the middle titanium tweeter in brushed aluminum and a foot of glass are absolutely stylish. As well as the Blu-ray player. The Front also made of brushed aluminum, the top black glossy with that are available in a small increase diagonally inset screen and the white glowing sensor buttons looks very high. The materials used harmonize very well with each other, everything is perfectly matched.
Connection
The parts together is a breeze, even without the accompanying Quick Start Guide. Ok, I have all done it before in my HTS 3261. The player is remarkably easy, because the heavy parts of the amplifier and power supply are installed in the subwoofer. Ideal for glass racks. Too bad that an HDMI cable is not present, I have the cable from 3261 with Audio Return Channel, making it ideal for the HTB 9225D. Thus, all parts of one three fix assembled, select batteries in the remote control, the TV HDMI 1, turn. The device is recognized immediately. The setting is like Philips usual very clear. After all important settings are made in a very short time, the connection with the Fritz! Box via WLAN happened very quickly by Wep Protocol, began the first test.
The first sound / image test
What commitment is the first one if you want to test a new home theater system? Of course, the favorite movie. Transformers 3 as Blu-ray in 3D. The film will be swiftly selected scene with lots of action, TV in 3D switch, glasses on, press Play. Wooooow me skin's soon off the couch. The sound is awesome. This bass, the vibrations, the crystal-clear highs spectacular. My Little HTS 3261 was already quite good, but that, so much better. This is cinema sound for your home, better not go. Since you need thanks Virtual Surround Sound 5.1 system no. The Blu-ray in 3D runs absolutely perfectly at full screen size. A 3D experience in a class.
The second sound / image test
There was Skyfall as DVD offer. Bought and clean it in the player. The scene chosen where the house is laid in ruins, Play. The Madness. Explosions like in the movies, the glasses vibrate. Gunfire, dialogues, clear as a bell, the bass abysmally. just crazy. One has the feeling of sitting mittendrinn. Hopefully I'm alone in the house, the poor roommate. Picture is not quite as nice as a Blu-ray DVD. As you notice, the missing data for Full HD. Regardless, the sound makes up for everything, and now only buy Blu-rays. I think 3D is simply the future. Speaking of the future: The HTB 9225 is even equipped already for 4 times HD (4K).
The third sound test
At the end just once inserted a music CD. Film music from Braveheart. This also shows again an outstanding sound experience. The mix of music from loud and quiet passages, drums, timpani, violins and bagpipes is made for the Speaker of 9225. Just a treat for the ears. A display of the album cover and the title on the TV would be desirable. The data could be pulled out after inserting a CD from the Internet, with which the HTB can be connected via WLAN or LAN. The FM radio works well, the station name will be displayed by means of RDS. Internet Radio and Smart TV work also very good, apart from the occasional Unerreichbarkeiten the Philips server. A saving of the favorite stations is possible in both the FM and the Internet Radio.
Conclusion
After all the tests and about 3 weeks enthusiastic television contemplation or -hörens I am absolutely thrilled with this home theater system. I can only express a strong buy recommendation. The high quality workmanship and the sound experience make it in my opinion the best 2.1 system which is currently on the market. It can be in terms of sound reproduction and design are nothing to be desired.
