PPDS launched the Philips Professional Soundbar to bring cinematic audio experiences to hotel rooms with Philips MediaSuite TVs, making PPDS a video and audio company. The new Philips Professional Soundbar has a built-in subwoofer designed and configured to match Philips MediaSuite TVs.

Dubbed the HAL5023, it has a trapezoid design (W70 x D12 x H7cm) and features a professional 2.1 channel setup with an output power of 200 W max / 100 W RMS (10% THD). Back-end controls through Philips MediaSuite TVs also allow for specific configurations, including volume limits, to be implemented, ensuring surrounding rooms are not impacted or disturbed.

Designed for fast and effortless installation, the freestanding or wall mountable (brackets included as standard) Philips Professional Soundbar can be configured using the professional setup menu on the Philips MediaSuite TV. All related settings can be quickly copied and transferred to the entire TV fleet remotely through cloning via PPDS CMND, saving significant installation times and costs.

The Philips Professional Soundbar can be controlled using the standard Philips MediaSuite TV remote. Alternatively, the Philips Soundbar can double as a speaker system for guests wishing to play their preferred music, podcasts and radio stations via apps and accounts on their devices. This can be achieved via Bluetooth or Philips MediaSuite’s inclusive Chromecast built-in technology.

Conforming with Philips MediaSuite’s near cable-free presentation, the PPDS says the Philips Professional 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.

The Philips Professional Soundbar will be available in warehouses in Q4, 2023.