Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 14identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98 has 0.9 channels more audio output channels than the LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels (5.1 channels vs 4.2 channels). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 1,300 W more RMS rated power than the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98 (1600 W vs 300 W). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 470 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98 (520 W vs 50 W). Only the LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has wireless satellite speakers. Only the LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has wireless subwoofer.

  • Optical disc player type
    • ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Not included
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:DVD player
  • Audio output channels
    • ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:1600 W
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:300 W
  • Satellite speakers RMS power
    • ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:520 W
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:50 W
  • Wireless satellite speakers
    • ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:No
  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:560 W
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:50 W
  • Wireless subwoofer
    • ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:No
  • Bluetooth
    • ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:No

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Comparison of ARX8, HTD3509/98
87 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
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 powerDiffers1600 W300 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 source30%
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
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM
Preset stations quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers520 W50 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers560 W50 W
Wireless subwooferDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 Ω
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inDiffers30
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers31
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 source1
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs430 x 368 x 146.5 mm360 x 335 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.15 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs274 x 277 x 941 mm85 x 83 x 88 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 x 83 x 88 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 x 83 x 88 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs300 x 334 x 680 mm160 x 265 x 267.5 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.82 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.15 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source520 x 377 x 310 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersHDMIAC
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
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 source1.08 kg
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotate, Zoom
Apple dockingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaying
KaraokeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one520 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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