Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

JVC TH-G30 home cinema system 7.1 channels vs Philips HTS3164 HDMI 1080p DVD home theater system

20specifications compared
12differ
8identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Video formats supported
- TH-G30 home cinema system 7.1 channels:XviD
- HTS3164 HDMI 1080p DVD home theater system:MPEG1, MPEG2
Analog signal format system
- TH-G30 home cinema system 7.1 channels:PAL
- HTS3164 HDMI 1080p DVD home theater system:NTSC, PAL
Audio output channels
- TH-G30 home cinema system 7.1 channels:7.1 channels
- HTS3164 HDMI 1080p DVD home theater system:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- TH-G30 home cinema system 7.1 channels:1000 W
- HTS3164 HDMI 1080p DVD home theater system:300 W
Subwoofer frequency range
- TH-G30 home cinema system 7.1 channels:40 - 1500 Hz
- HTS3164 HDMI 1080p DVD home theater system:40 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance
- TH-G30 home cinema system 7.1 channels:3 Ω
- HTS3164 HDMI 1080p DVD home theater system:8 Ω
Power consumption (standby)
- TH-G30 home cinema system 7.1 channels:0.8 W
- HTS3164 HDMI 1080p DVD home theater system:1 W
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
- TH-G30 home cinema system 7.1 channels:300 x 115 x 111 mm
- HTS3164 HDMI 1080p DVD home theater system:105 x 74 x 244 mm

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Comparison of TH-G30, HTS3164/12
61 specifications	A JVC TH-G30 home cinema system 7.1 channels Model TH-G30 View product	B Philips HTS3164 HDMI 1080p DVD home theater system Model HTS3164/12 View product
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for one	DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Video formats supportedDiffers	XviD	MPEG1, MPEG2
Analog signal format systemDiffers	PAL	NTSC, PAL
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	7.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1000 W	300 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 dB
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 - 256 Kbit/s
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 Ω
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	155 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75 W
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20000 Hz
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers	40 - 1500 Hz	40 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	8 Ω
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	225 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	82 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Front / Side connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.8 W	1 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	130 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	300 x 115 x 111 mm	105 x 74 x 244 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers	1.1 kg	780 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	236 x 391 x 435 mm	310 x 369 x 123 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	7.6 kg	3.85 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 g
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	117 x 111 x 210 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one	900 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	446 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	417 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	378 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital, Dolby Prologic II, Stereo, DTS
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Power requirementsDiffers	AC 230 V/50 Hz	50Hz, 230V
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.3 cm
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.3 cm
Satellite speaker driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Set weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 kg
Set widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 cm
Surround speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	117 x 111 x 210 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surround speaker weightKnown for one	900 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 - 14000 Hz
Management featuresidentical
Sleep timerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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