Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels

33specifications compared
22differ
11identical
60known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 0.9 channels more audio output channels than the LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels (5.1 channels vs 4.2 channels). The LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 2,000 W more RMS rated power than the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels (2300 W vs 300 W). The LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 10 more preset stations quantity than the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels (50 vs 40). Only the LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels has wireless satellite speakers. Playback disc formats: CD audio, DVD-Audio on the LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels, SVCD, VCD on the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

Playback disc formats
- ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:CD audio, DVD-Audio
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:SVCD, VCD
Audio output channels
- ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:2300 W
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:300 W
Supported radio bands
- ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:AM, FM
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:FM
Preset stations quantity
- ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:50
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:40
Satellite speakers RMS power
- ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:230 W
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 W
Satellite speaker impedance
- ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:12 Ω
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
Wireless satellite speakers
- ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No

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Comparison of ARX10, HTD3509X/78
93 specifications	A LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels Model ARX10 View product	B Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTD3509X/78 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, DVD	CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffers	CD audio, DVD-Audio	SVCD, VCD
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Front	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.2 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	2300 W	300 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	85 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio2 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	AM, FM	FM
Preset stations quantityDiffers	50	40
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM band rangeKnown for one	87.5 - 108 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers3 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	230 W	50 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	12 Ω	4 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersDiffers	Yes	No
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one	85 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	10.2 cm (4")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer4 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Active subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	460 W	50 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	30.5 cm (12")	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	6 Ω	4 Ω
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	89 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	190 W	50 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	110 - 240 V	110-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	430 x 368 x 147.5 mm	360 x 335 x 58 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	4.7 kg	2.15 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	360 x 300.5 x 1190 mm	85 x 83 x 88 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	2.64 kg	260 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 x 83 x 88 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	215 x 182 x 282.3 mm	85 x 83 x 88 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers	2.64 kg	260 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	195 x 265 x 265 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	7.3 kg	7.15 kg
Package widthKnown for one	522 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	469 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	233 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EasyLink
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAA
Equalizer customizableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Carton
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Video compression formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2
Packaging tare weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.08 kg
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotate, Zoom
Technical detailsidentical
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Type of shelf-placementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laying
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	460 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one	82 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	6 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	20.3 cm (8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	2.54 cm (1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	10 m	Unknown — not stated by the source

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