Philips PHDTV1 Silver Sensor UHF/HDTV Digital Indoor TV Antenna
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Manufacturer: Philips AccessoriesModel: PHDTV1
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Receives all available local digital broadcasts in full 1080i or 780p resolution
- Highly directional design with high front to back ratio
- Ensures densely populated urban areas receive clear DVB broadcasting signals
- Flat forward gain slope delivers balanced reception ensuring all channels are received evenly
- Weighted base stabilizes antenna at any position
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Customer Review: Still the best!
Summary: 5 Stars
After several weeks of trying various antenna (even hooking up my 30 year old rooftop) I have come to the conclusion that the Philips/Zenith original Silver Sensor (no additional amplification) is the best. I have tried 4 different Philips models with varying degrees of results. I live in South Philadelphia approximately 10 miles from our local broadcast towers. I live in a neighborhood of row homes with multiple structures surrounding me and skyscrapers (1 mile downtown) blocking my entire line of site.
By far and large the PHDTV1 was the best. It pulled in the most distant stations (over 25 miles) and had the strongest signal as well. Multi-path is a constant problem but this antenna locked onto the signal with ease both upstairs and downstairs. It took me quite a while to find the "ideal spot" for indoor placement, but once located it was astonishing how good it pulled in the signal (not to mention how beautiful full HD looks.) The build quality could be slightly better (cheaply made) so I am extra careful when I move it. I would recommend this hands down as the best bang for the buck. Definitely a 5 star in my book.
The next best was the Philips Mant510, it did an ok job of pulling in my stations though it can be hard to manipulate with the dipoles fully extended. The built in A/B switch was a nice touch. For about $10 more than the PHDTV1 it was adequate, but I would only rate it as 3 stars. It required a great deal of manipulation to receive even the strong local channels and judicious use of the amplifier was needed to not over boost strong signals. People moving about in the room easily affected it.
Philips Mant940 did a very good job of pulling in the stations. It too was very finicky with indoor movement and locating the right spot was a little difficult. Its amplification could not be decreased/increased so it could over boost strong signals like the Mant510. It was not as complimentary to indoor décor as the others. I wish I could have mounted on the rooftop to see how far it could pull a station in but after my last rooftop experience I decided against it. It came with the necessary outside/inside mounting hardware except for the pole. I would give it 4 stars, but recommend it only for outside placement. At twice as much as the Silver Sensor it was not a bargain. The Silver Sensor still did a better job indoors without requiring external power and was much easier to reposition.
Philips PHDTV3, the amplified Silver Sensor was my last test. I was hoping since the original Silver Sensor performed so well that an amplified one would perform even better. Boy was I wrong, the PHDTV3 had no signal whatsoever with the amplifier turned off (the same for the Mant940) so I started out with it just turned on and as low as possible so as not to over boost my strong signals. I was hoping to be able to leave it turned down except for the further stations that had weaker signals. Even when I did encounter the weaker stations it really did not boost the signal anymore than 1 bar on my HDTV and it was much bulkier/fussier to adjust (by the way I totally folded and ignored the dipoles after my experience with Mant510) than the original Silver Sensor. Even playing with the amplifier for several hours I could not get more bars than the original Silver Sensor (which averaged 1 to 2 more bars than all of them.) This was definitely a 3 star product.
PHDTV1 (Silver Sensor)wins hands down.
Description of Philips PHDTV1 Silver Sensor UHF/HDTV Digital Indoor TV Antenna
The PHILIPS PHDTV1 Silver Sensor indoor HDTV antenna is a HDTV/UHF antenna for use with high definition compatible TVs. It receives free high definition programming in its primary reception areas. The highly directional antenna, with high front-to-back ration, rejects signal corruption. The flat front gain slope balances the UHF reception for a consistent picture. This easy-to-install antenna receives all available local digital broadcasts in full 1080i or 780p resolution. It ensures densely populated urban areas receive clear DVB broadcasting signals and its weighted base stabilizes the antenna at any position.Enjoy sparkling high-definition programming without forking over monthly digital cable or satellite fees with this Philips indoor HDTV/UHF antenna. The device is specially designed to receive HD broadcast signals from the major free networks in all primary reception areas. If the affiliate broadcasts in HD, the PHDTV1 will receive it, provided the user also owns an HD-compatible television. The highly directional antenna features a high front-to-back ratio that helps reject unwanted signal corruption, ensuring that your picture comes in clear and true. This feature is especially valuable in dense urban areas with crowded broadcast airwaves, where reflected signals can interfere with HDTV transmission. The antenna also offers a flat front gain slope that balances the reception throughout the UHF frequencies. The result is a consistently high-resolution picture regardless of which channel you choose. The PHDTV1--which also connects to PCs anywhere datacasting is available--has been endorsed by several HDTV-testing committees.
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