Philips Sound
The Century family celebrates the first 100 years of Philips audio
Five new products will be launched as part of the celebratory Philips Audio Century Series including two turntable based all-in-one systems, a new DAB/FM portable radio alarm clock and two new headphone models - all available in September:
The Tina: (Philips V9000) – is the world’s most powerful, all-in-one integrated turntable system offering 120W RMS power and including both DAB+/FM tuner and streaming functionality.
The Stevie: (Philips V3000) – is an entry level integrated turntable system.
The Janet: (Philips V2000) – is a Portable Radio with DAB+/FM.
The Freddie Philips: (SHP9500CY) – is a retro styled, open backed, over-ear wired headphone.
The Ringo: (Philips H2000) – is a retro styled, compact & light weight on-ear headphone.
Sustainability plays a key role with all the Century products - recycled plastics and plastic free packaging are used in the range.
Barcelona, January, 2025: TP Vision launches the Philips Century range of five audio products designed to celebrate the brand’s role as a true pioneer in the world of audio for over a Century.
Philips Audio has been at the forefront of audio technology throughout its history, including making key innovations in the world of vinyl, plus the launch of the compact cassette, the introduction of the CD, more radio development with DAB and the launch of DVD & SACD. Philips Audio was also one of the very first companies to offer consumers an internet connected, streaming hi-fi system.
It’s almost impossible to celebrate all of the many influential audio developments that the Philips brand has made in the past 100 years, so the new Century range focuses on key product areas including vinyl, CD, radio and headphones.
The Tina – complete flexibility, compact size and serious sound
The Tina is the World’s most powerful all-in-one, integrated turntable hi-fi system, offering 120 Watts rms into a 2.1configuration featuring two full range speakers plus a dedicated 4” bass reflex subwoofer - all with independent digital sound, treble and bass control. Music fans can also choose to listen via their favourite wired headphones using the full-size 6.3mm headphone socket.
The Tina manages to combine a turntable, DAB+/FM tuner, USB audio and BT streaming all into a convenient, relatively compact body, much effort has been taken to ensure that sound performance is high-quality, warm and large scale.
Much consideration has also been given to the design of the internal anti-vibration mechanism to protect the turntable from even the smallest external or internal vibration. Alternative sources of music are the DAB+/FM tuner, USB Playback and RCA Aux audio-in.
The system can also be expanded for a wider sound stage by adding external BT speakers.
The Stevie – My first all-in-one turntable system… or an easy return to vinyl
The Stevie all-in-one system makes a perfect starting point for vinyl curious consumers or old-time vinyl fans wanting an easy return to the format.
The three-speed, belt driven turntable features digital sound control and 12W RMS power output into two full range, bass reflex speakers.
Alternative connected audio options include streaming via Bluetooth 5.4, for mobile music devices, a 3.5mm connector for wired headphones or expanded by adding external Bluetooth speakers.
The Janet – high quality portable radio
The Janet is a stylish, portable compact DAB+ & FM radio alarm clock, designed to make high-quality audio easily portable from room to room.
The Janet offers 5Wrms power output and a relatively large 2.5” full-range driver, with 16-hours of playback and the battery is fully charged in 3.5 hours.
A large control knob and physical buttons make operation easy and includes 20 radio presets - plus a bright 2.4” colour TFT display.
Listeners can also stream from their mobile device using Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
As with all Century products, the The Janet’s construction has a significant content of recycled plastics and is supplied in plastic free packaging. For additional sustainability, the battery can be easily replaced.
The Freddie - Over-ear, wired headphones
The Freddie - an open back wired headphone with 50mm neodymium drivers and a 3M detachable cable designed for durability and comfort at home and offers a hugely enjoyable, wide spacious and expansive sound.
Quality materials are used throughout, with a strong steel head band with a double layered cushion. The ear cushion material is also breathable to ensure long listening sessions remain comfortable. The Freddie includes a 3M detachable cable.
The Ringo – the original ultra-portable headphone in a modern execution – roller-skates not included!
The concept of truly portable, personal audio took-off in the 1980’s and much of the corresponding success can be claimed by the lightweight and compact headphone design. The Ringo takes the ’80s iconic headphone design and adds a modern twist including wireless connectivity and sustainability, including the use of PCR plastics.
Available in three colours – Deep Black, Crystal Teal and Silk White – The Ringo includes an easily adjustable headband, two sets of spare ear-cushions, 40mm drivers, wireless multipoint connectivity via Bluetooth 5.4 and 20-hours playback with a quick charge facility giving an extra six-hours in just 15 minutes. This retro design is full of modern specification and is compatible with the Philips Headphones app.