Philips BTS7000/10 Broschüre
Chapel Radio, 1931.
This iconic radio set was nicknamed ‘The Little Chapel’.
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 and stars that reflected the significance of
sound within the company. Together, they symbolized radio waves and
the evening sky because, at the time, families would gather around the
radio set after dinner to listen to news and shows. These were cherished
moments that created lasting memories.
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