Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 12identical
  • 77known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 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 1,300 W more RMS rated power than the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 (2300 W vs 1000 W). The LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 10 more preset stations quantity than the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 (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 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98.

  • Playback disc formats
    • ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:CD audio, DVD-Audio
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:SVCD, VCD
  • Audio output channels
    • ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:2300 W
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:1000 W
  • Supported radio bands
    • ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:AM, FM
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:FM
  • Preset stations quantity
    • ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:50
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:40
  • Satellite speakers RMS power
    • ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:230 W
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:166 W
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:12 Ω
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:4 Ω
  • Wireless satellite speakers
    • ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:No

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Comparison of ARX10, HTD5550/98
112 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, DVDCD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, DVD-AudioSVCD, VCD
Disc loading typeKnown for oneFrontUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers4.2 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers2300 W1000 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
Sound enhancement technologyKnown 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
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one85 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Radio2 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffersAM, FMFM
Preset stations quantityDiffers5040
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FM band rangeKnown for one87.5 - 108 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 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
Satellite speakers3 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers230 W166 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers12 Ω4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
Wireless satellite speakersDiffersYesNo
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one85 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one10.2 cm (4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer4 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffersActive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers460 W166 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs30.5 cm (12")20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers6 Ω4 Ω
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one89 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one10 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inDiffers30
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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 source0
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
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs190 W105 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V110-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs430 x 368 x 147.5 mm360 x 335 x 58 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs360 x 300.5 x 1190 mm90 x 82 x 185 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers2.64 kg530 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)Differs215 x 182 x 282.3 mm247 x 1090 x 242 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers2.64 kg2.72 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
Main unit weightKnown for one4.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers7.3 kg16.3 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source664 x 387 x 504 mm
Package widthKnown for one522 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one469 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one233 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIAC
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
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
Technical detailsidentical
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 control
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaying
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one460 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one82 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one6 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one20.3 cm (8")Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source

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