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Philips MCD908 DivX DVD Micro Theatre System | 
| Brand: Philips
Category: CE
List Price: $842.55
Buy New: $545.18
You Save: $297.37 (35%)
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 13457
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 51
Dimensions (in): 27.1 x 16.2 x 12.9
MPN: MCD908/37
Model: MCD908/37
UPC: 609585129573
EAN: 0609585129573
ASIN: B000N81C4C
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Product Description
Player for DVD and CD / 50 Watt RMS per channel / HiFi Tube Amplifier / Two 3-Way Speakers with Ribbon Tweeters / AM/FM Radio / Remote
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Retro, but 21st century, very unique!!! December 29, 2008
Retro Booklover (Chicago, IL. USA)
Philips MCD908 DivX DVD Micro Theatre System
It took me months to look for the ideal stereo system to add on to my new 37" LCD TV. I have finally found it. The first one shipped from Amazon was defective: No video input when set to DVD. But, I like the way the system looked and its features that I was determined to get a replacement. I called Phillips directly and a technician quickly said he would send a replacement and arrange for the original set to be picked up. Very handy. I got my Micro Theatre system a few days ago and I must say it is quirky, different, weird, and sometimes very annoying, but I love it so much that I would not want to replace this with any other product.
This is not for the young, ipod crowd, unless you like something retro. It takes ten seconds to warm up as the vacuum tubes in the amplifier put out a warm glow and blue neon lights flash along the sides of the amp and the DVD player. It is small, compact, yet has all the latest technology. The speakers are made of rosewood and have smoked glass tops. The amp and the DVD player also have rosewood on the sides and quality aluminum on the face and top. This product looks expensive, and most importantly, plays like a high quality audiophile system at a much higher price.
The sound really IS different. It sounds warmer and more dynamic than, let's say a Bose system. The picture can be upscaled on DVD's to 720 and 1080p. A beautiful system next to my TV. I have a small one bedroom apartment and the sound is loud and dynamic enough for my taste, although it has an input for a subwoofer if you want more bass. But, the bass is so good as it is, I'm always waiting for my neighbors to complain...
I wish the DVD in pause would stay in pause while I switch to the tuner to check out the radio, but once switched back to DVD, it plays the disc from the beginning. There are other minor annoyances, but I can't think of them now. I love how the system turns itself off automatically after a disc is stopped for fifteen minutes. There have been many timee where I fall asleep during a movie and the player would stay on all night. Great feature!!!
I don't know how else to describe it, but this product is a perfect fit for me. It's like putting on brand new shoes that feel well worn.
Check it out. It will make you look, think and listen twice.
 NOT EVEN ONKYO COMES CLOSE November 25, 2008
Warren A. Evans (New Orleans)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got this for myself and use it in my bedroom. Its sound is OUTSTANDING. The is nothing like 50Watts per channel into a 5 1/4" speaker with a RIBBON tweeter.
The HDMI jack on the back, with the wake on CD is a great convenience.
I love the Rosewood, and the unit looks really sharp in the office or anywhere.
The price is awsome for what you are getting!
 Turns off after 15 minutes on pause October 6, 2008
NY Book Dude (NY, NY)
Pure junk. Remote is wonky and not everything works. I'm talking about forward reverse and such. We've had to use our old 642 remote to navigate menus. It buzzes sometimes.
The biggest WTF is how it simply turns off after 15 minutes on pause, no resume no nothing. We have to reload the moving suffer though the previews and such and then we have to fast forward using the older philips remote.
Total POSH not sure about what happened to Philips formerly good design.
Better Than Specified August 19, 2008
C. Larson
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have owned this system for 3 months. The specifications cited in a negative review below are what are listed in the owner's manual. But I can confirm that it CAN supply clean bass below 100Hz. I can hear it. I added a powered subwoofer to the included subwoofer output and now the sound is completely full-range from the DVD player and any other source. The flat design of the remote makes it hard to use but I got used to it. The DVD player does an excellent job of upscaling when you use the HDMI output - nearly as good as an Oppo 981 I use.
The speakers employ ribbon tweeters that have a wide dispersion pattern. They sound good even when listening off-angle. They are rated at 4 ohms which would make them a good choice to use with a T-amp. The construction is noticeably substantial and the finish makes for a system that is a pleasure to look at. But the real selling point is the warm sound provided by the vacuum tubes used in the preamplifier. They make for a fatigue-free listening experience. I deduct 1 star for the design of the remote control and it having just one AUX input.
I would buy this system again.
Not as good as you might think February 17, 2008
12345678
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
First the specification of this item is worst than many or most of the same price. Visit the official philips site for the owner manual for details. I agree that we shouldn't choose a piece of equipment based on specification. But at least meeting a reasonable limit is a must. Even without considering the price of this Hi-Fi, it doesn't meet the reasonable limit at all in my humble opinion.
1. The system lowest frequency response range start from 100Hz, (and the 100Hz limit is not merely the amplifier, but the DVD player as well, which should mean even adding a good sub-woofer won't allow you to enjoy bass below 100Hz) 100Hz limit is a bit ridiculously poor at this price point, and further considering that it is a DVD player as well. It might be okay for some kind of music for lacking of bass below 100Hz, but watching movies(esp. action) lacking bass below 100Hz is simply not enjoyable. If you have any requirement of bass at all, this would not suit you.
2.The harmonic distortion(0.7%), Signal to noise ratio(>=60dB) and the highest frequency range(16kHz) also worst than most of the same price. Please expect sound distortion, signal noise and no frequency response above 16kHZs.
(try comparing the spec. to hi-fi of the same or much lower price, from e.g. Onkyo and Denon and other brands)
3. The remote control is completely flat, which means you will have to be in a well-lit environment to actually see it to use it, you can't feel the position of the button. If you watch DVD or listen to CD with light turned off, you won't be able to distinguish the button on the remote control to use it, which is a absolute pain for me.
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