Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black vs Philips 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3580/40

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  • 8differ
  • 2identical
  • 71known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black has 5 Ω more center speaker impedance than the Philips 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3580/40 (8 Ω vs 3 Ω). The JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black has 2 more satellite speakers than the Philips 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3580/40 (4 vs 2). The Philips 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3580/40 has 40 - 20000 Hz more satellite speaker frequency range than the JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black (150 - 20000 Hz vs 110 - 20000 Hz). Optical disc player type: Not included on the JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black, Blu-Ray player on the Philips 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3580/40. Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial): 20.3 cm (8") on the JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black, 16.5 cm (6.5") on the Philips 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3580/40.

  • Optical disc player type
    • SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:Not included
    • 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3580/40:Blu-Ray player
  • Center speaker impedance
    • SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:8 Ω
    • 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3580/40:3 Ω
  • Number of satellite speakers
    • SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:4
    • 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3580/40:2
  • Satellite speaker frequency range
    • SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:110 - 20000 Hz
    • 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3580/40:150 - 20000 Hz
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:8 Ω
    • 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3580/40:3 Ω
  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:125 W
    • 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3580/40:166 W
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:20.3 cm (8")
    • 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3580/40:16.5 cm (6.5")

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Comparison of CS480, HTB3580/40
81 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersNot includedBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffersNoBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSVCD, VCD
Videoidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVCHD, DIVX HD, H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Progressive scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 W
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, ADTS, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10%
MP3 bit ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
FM radioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker impedanceDiffers8 Ω3 Ω
Center speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one100 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for one88 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers3 differ
Number of satellite speakersDiffers42
Satellite speaker frequency rangeDiffers110 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers8 Ω3 Ω
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one86 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers125 W166 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs20.3 cm (8")16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 x 280 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.61 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source314 x 110 x 83 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 x 101 x 1143 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source228 x 310 x 293 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source954 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source376 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source494 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEasyLink
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAA
Deep colour supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGIF, JPG, PNG
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCarton
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26300 kg
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)
Satellite speakers wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Outer cartonidentical
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.08 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SlideshowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Tallboy speaker output powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 x 166W
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaying

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