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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 14identical
  • 67known 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 ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels (5.1 channels vs 4.2 channels). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 600 W more RMS rated power than the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 (1600 W vs 1000 W). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 354 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 (520 W vs 166 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
    • Not included
    • DVD player
  • Audio output channels
    • 4.2 channels
    • 5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 1600 W
    • 1000 W
  • Satellite speakers RMS power
    • 520 W
    • 166 W
  • Wireless satellite speakers
    • Yes
    • No
  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • 560 W
    • 166 W
  • Wireless subwoofer
    • Yes
    • No
  • HDMI in
    • 3
    • 0

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96 specifications
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LG

ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels

Model ARX8

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Philips

5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98

Model HTD5550/98

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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 oneSVCD, VCD
Videoidentical
3DNoNo
Video formats supportedKnown for oneAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Video upscalingKnown for oneYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers4.2 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1600 W1000 W
Audio decodersKnown for oneDolby Digital 5.1
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneMP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one10%
EqualizerKnown for oneYes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one166 W
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers520 W166 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one4
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")
Wireless satellite speakersDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for onePassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers560 W166 W
Wireless subwooferDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LANNoNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inDiffers30
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers31
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out00
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0
AUX inKnown for oneYes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0
Digital audio optical inKnown for one1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Composite video inKnown for one1
FM antennaKnown for oneYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one105 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one110-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs430 x 368 x 146.5 mm360 x 335 x 58 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs274 x 277 x 941 mm90 x 82 x 185 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one530 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one223 x 80 x 100 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one650 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one247 x 1090 x 242 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one2.72 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs300 x 334 x 680 mm233 x 310 x 365 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one4.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one16.3 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one664 x 387 x 504 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersHDMIAC
ManualYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneEasyLink
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for oneAAA
Compatible productsKnown for oneSTS3001 Speaker stand
Equalizer customizableKnown for oneYes
Image formats supportedKnown for oneBMP, GIF, JPG, TIF
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one1
Package typeKnown for oneCarton
QuantityKnown for one1
Video compression formatsKnown for oneDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2
Packaging tare weightKnown for one1.62 kg
Picture enhancementKnown for oneRotate, Zoom
Apple dockingKnown for oneNo
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeDiffersNoYes
Night modeKnown for oneYes
Karaoke playback functionsKnown for oneEcho level control, Mic volume control, Pitch control
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneLaying
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one520 W

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