Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black vs Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black

10specifications compared
4differ
6identical
94known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black has 2 Ω more center speaker impedance than the Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black (8 Ω vs 6 Ω). The JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black has 2 more satellite speakers than the Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black (4 vs 2). The JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black has 2 Ω more satellite speaker impedance than the Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black (8 Ω vs 6 Ω).

Center speaker impedance
- SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:8 Ω
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:6 Ω
Number of satellite speakers
- SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:4
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:2
Satellite speaker impedance
- SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:8 Ω
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:6 Ω
Subwoofer RMS power
- SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:125 W
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:30 W

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Comparison of CS480, YHT-1940
104 specifications	A JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black Model CS480 View product	B Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black Model YHT-1940 View product
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player type	Not included	Not included
Disc types supported	No	No
Videoidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-bit/192kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.09%
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17
Radioidentical
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RDS featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PLL
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Front speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Front speakers wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Center speaker impedanceDiffers	8 Ω	6 Ω
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Center speaker wall mountable	Yes	Yes
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	100 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for one	88 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers	4	2
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	8 Ω	6 Ω
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	110 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one	86 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	125 W	30 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	20.3 cm (8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Management featuresidentical
Sleep timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Simplified Chinese, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian
Poweridentical
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	435 x 315 x 151 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.4 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 x 88 x 176 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	291 x 103 x 101 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 x 88 x 176 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	262 x 287 x 264 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
24p supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
4K Ultra HD upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio amplifierKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Deep colour supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
Easy setupKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Equalizer customizableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Number of amplifier channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 channels
Number of tunersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 tuner(s)
Power LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual surroundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
x.v.Color supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Satellite speakers wall mountable	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
BD-LiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 25000 Hz
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Sleep modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound effectsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Acoustic resonance, Compression, Flanger/Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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