Philips launches new soundbar lineup in India with up to 600W, 5.1‑channel surround sound: check prices, features
Philips’ new soundbar lineup in India is ideal buyers who want a more cinematic, bass‑rich home theatre experience without jumping to a full AV receiver setup. The six‑model range covers everything from compact 2.1 systems for small living rooms and bedrooms to a 600W 5.1 surround package for dedicated TV rooms. You get options across different power levels and subwoofer sizes, which makes the series ideal for movie and sports fans, console gamers and anyone looking to upgrade from built‑in TV speakers.
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New Philips soundbar lineup: features, specifications
The Philips TAB4361/94 sits in the middle with 160W of max output and a 5.5‑inch subwoofer. It caters to users who want a fuller, room‑filling sound than the 100W model but do not necessarily need the extra Dolby processing or higher wattage of the top‑end bars.
For larger living rooms, Philips offers the TAB4230/94, which pushes output to 300W and pairs Dolby Audio with a larger 6‑inch subwoofer. This combination should deliver deeper, more physical bass for action movies and music, making it a better fit for open spaces or homes where the TV is the main entertainment hub.
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At the top of the 2.1 range is the TAB5341/94, rated at 400W with an 8‑inch subwoofer and Dolby Audio. This device is the flagship 2.1 soundbar at Rs 29,999 and it targets users who want a near home‑theatre‑level impact from just a bar and sub, with enough power for louder movie nights and bigger rooms.
For those who want true surround sound, Philips has introduced the TAB5651/94, a 5.1‑channel system rated at 600W of max output. It includes an 8‑inch wired subwoofer and multiple satellite speakers, alongside Dolby Digital decoding, to create a more directional audio field where effects can move around the room.
This makes it better suited for users building a dedicated home-theatre setup, where rear and side channels can be placed around the seating area for a more immersive experience in movies, sports and games. With the same full set of connectivity ports as the 2.1 models, the 5.1 channel system is ideal for modern TVs and consoles while still feeling like an upgrade from basic bar‑only systems.
Price and availability
Philips is positioning this new soundbar lineup as an upgrade from basic TV speakers and budget soundbars, while still staying in the affordable bracket. On Flipkart, the TAB4301/94 currently starts around Rs 3,499, and the flagship 600W TAB5651/94 is listed at about Rs 11,999, with other models like the TAB4230/94 and TAB5341/94 sitting in the Rs 7,999–8,499 range. Philips hasn’t announced special launch offers, so these Flipkart listings appear to be ongoing marketplace discounts rather than limited‑time promo pricing.
At the lower end of the price band, Philips 2.1 models will compete against popular budget soundbars from brands like boAt, Zebronics, GOVO and Boult, which focus on loud, bass-heavy sound and aggressive pricing. Here, Philips is likely relying on its brand value, Dolby support on select models and consistent connectivity options like HDMI ARC, Optical and Bluetooth to appeal to buyers who want a more reliable upgrade over TV speakers without spending too much.
At the top-end, the 5.1‑channel system TAB5651/94 competes with similar 5.1 channel systems in the Rs 10,000–15,000 range from brands such as Sony and Zebronics that also promise surround sound and around 600W of output. Philips’ angle here is to offer a full satellite‑speaker surround package with Dolby Digital at a relatively accessible online price, making it an attractive option for users who want a branded home‑theatre‑style setup without jumping to much more expensive premium bars and AV receiver kits.
