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Obsessed with sound

Obsessed with sound Our sound heritage 04 Creating the future of sound 06 Radio goes global 09 Making tracks in recording history 1 0 The birth of portable audio The CD revolution Connecting audio 13 Fidelio heralds a new era Fidelio defined 16 Fidelio sound Philips Fidelio Headphones 23 NC1 Philips Fidelio Audio 30 Sound towers Philips Fidelio Home cinema sound 42 B5 Awards and recognition The journey continues Philips Golden Ears challenge Obsessed with sound In the world of audio, Philips is an innovator best known and regarded for defining the standards of sound and how it is...

Creating the future of sound Philips’ quest to revolutionize sound and how it is experienced began in the early days of radio. In 1923, we produced the Miniwatt radio valve – a smaller, more powerful and energy efficient solution to its current counterpart. It allowed radio listeners to replace their headphones with a loudspeaker. For the first time, music could be enjoyed as a shared experience. This was just one of many innovations to establish Philips as an important leader in audio history. The Miniwatt’s packaging proudly bore the iconic Philips shield logo, featuring distinctive waves...

Speech by Dutch Queen Wihelmina and Princess Juliana via a Philips short-wave transmitter, 1927. Radio goes global In 1927, Philips’ next major innovation was the ‘penthode’ – a fiveelectrode radio valve. This high-power electron tube minimized signal distortion and was the first step toward the sound purity Philips has always strived for. That year, the Dutch Queen and Princess addressed compatriots in the East and West Indies using a Philips short-wave transmitter in a laboratory setup, generating national acclaim. Encouraged, Philips set up N.V. Philips Omroep Holland-Indie, a world...

Making tracks in recording history Philips’ illustrious recording history began in 1942 with the in Europe. In 1972, GPG became PolyGram and Polydor acquisition of Hollandsche Decca Distributie (HDD), exclusive Records and acquired renowned American and British distributor of Decca Records and a gramophone producer. labels, including MGM Records and Decca. The 70s disco By 1950, the company’s record production and recording craze marked Polygram’s peak, thanks to multi-million selling businesses were consolidated under Philips Phonografische Industrie (PPI). For a time, it was the world’s...

Brochure image introducing the first ‘pocket-sized’ compact cassette tape recorder, 1963. The world’s first compact cassette recorder, 1963. CD-100 – The world’s first CD player, 1982 (Invented by Philips in Compact discs at their peak – CD factory in Hannover, 1985. Streamium MC-i250 – The world’s first wireless broadband internet cooperation with Sony). micro Hi-Fi system, 2003. The birth of portable audio Connecting audio After World War II, Philips manufactured tape recorders for companies recognized its potential. Philips decided to license With the compact cassette at the peak of its...

‘Chapel Radio’ Digital Compact Streamium Wireless Broadband Radio Receiver Cassette Recorder Cassette Recorder Internet Micro Hi-Fi System Surround On Demand Speaker Philetta Radio Super Audio CD Player Primo Docking Speaker Fidelio heralds a new era Building on solid audio credentials, Philips next created the range features premium products – from wireless audio to Fidelio range and began the next chapter in our illustrious headphones and home cinema systems – all characterized sound journey. by unparalleled sound quality, craftsmanship and leading edge connected functionality. Specially...

Fidelio defined

Fidelio sound Golden Ears With obsession comes bold creativity, and this is what drives Working closely with our product designers and marketing At the heart and soul of Philips’ audio division are cross- Today, we have fifty Golden Ear specialists – stationed in Philips’ acoustic engineers to think beyond the boundaries teams, our engineers consider important factors beyond functional specialists and expert engineers, wholly four audio innovation sites worldwide – trained to precisely of current technologies to conceive new products and technological feasibility, taking into account...

Fidelio design At Philips, acoustic design and product design are inextricably linked. Both collaborate symbiotically throughout the development process – from concept to production. Each product’s design and acoustics undergo continuous refinement and countless prototyping tests throughout the entire process. Our design and audio engineering teams work interdependently to define new sound and design concepts to ensure form and function are optimized and harmonized. This is part of our tireless commitment to achieve the perfect balance of sound performance and style, so we can create the...

Philips Fidelio Philips Fidelio headphones adhere to a simple ‘form follows function’ design philosophy, while focusing on unique functions for exceptional sound. Fueled by new developments in driver technology and demands for personalization, our headphones are designed for music lovers who are passionate about the finer details in audio quality and style. Every component is carefully selected to meet our exacting standards and single-minded goal of delivering the most comfortable, enjoyable listening experience at home and on the go.

4MMI Philips Fidelio NC1 noise Hear nothing but first-class sound with the Philips Fidelio NC1 headphones. Our innovative active noise cancellation (ANC) feature eliminates ambient noise, leaving you only with pure, unadulterated sound that Fidelio is known for. Our advanced feed-forward and feed-backward ANC solution features four microphones implemented inside and outside the ear cans. The feed-forward ANC (external mic) covers a wider bandwidth of frequencies, while the feed-backward ANC (internal mic) provides fortified noise cancellation. This combination ensures reliable noise...