Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black vs Philips HTD5550/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 4identical
  • 81known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTD5550/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 50 - 20000 Hz more center speaker frequency range than the JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black (150 - 20000 Hz vs 100 - 20000 Hz). The JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black has 4 Ω more center speaker impedance than the Philips HTD5550/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels (8 Ω vs 4 Ω). The Philips HTD5550/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels 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, DVD player on the Philips HTD5550/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

  • Optical disc player type
    • SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:Not included
    • HTD5550/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
  • Center speaker frequency range
    • SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:100 - 20000 Hz
    • HTD5550/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:150 - 20000 Hz
  • Center speaker impedance
    • SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:8 Ω
    • HTD5550/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
  • Satellite speaker frequency range
    • SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:110 - 20000 Hz
    • HTD5550/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:150 - 20000 Hz
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:8 Ω
    • HTD5550/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:125 W
    • HTD5550/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:166 W

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Comparison of CS480, HTD5550/94
92 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersNot includedDVD player
Disc types supportedDiffersNoCD, 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 sourceNo
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Video enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video upscalingKnown 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 sourceDolby Digital 5.1
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10%
EqualizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 - 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
Preset stations quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Center speaker2 differ
Center speaker frequency rangeDiffers100 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers8 Ω4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for one88 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Number of satellite speakers44
Satellite speaker frequency rangeDiffers110 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers8 Ω4 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one86 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers125 W166 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)20.3 cm (8")20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 Ω
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 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 source360 x 335 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.35 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 x 82 x 185 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source530 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source223 x 80 x 100 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source247 x 1090 x 242 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.72 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source233 x 310 x 365 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.3 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source664 x 378 x 504 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown 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
Compatible productsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSTS3001 Speaker stand
Equalizer customizableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBMP, GIF, JPG, TIF
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCarton
QuantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2
Packaging tare weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.62 kg
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotate, Zoom
Satellite speakers wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Karaoke playback functionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEcho level control, Mic volume control, Pitch contro
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaying

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