Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs Philips Digital AV receiver system LX700/25S

21specifications compared
10differ
11identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Digital AV receiver system LX700/25S 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 Digital AV receiver system LX700/25S (1600 W vs 300 W). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 3 more HDMI in than the Philips Digital AV receiver system LX700/25S (3 vs 0). Only the LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has Bluetooth. Optical disc player type: Not included on the LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels, DVD recorder on the Philips Digital AV receiver system LX700/25S.

Optical disc player type
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Not included
- Digital AV receiver system LX700/25S:DVD recorder
Disc types supported
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:No
- Digital AV receiver system LX700/25S:DVD
Audio output channels
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
- Digital AV receiver system LX700/25S:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:1600 W
- Digital AV receiver system LX700/25S:300 W
Bluetooth
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- Digital AV receiver system LX700/25S:No
HDMI in
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:3
- Digital AV receiver system LX700/25S:0
Number of HDMI outputs
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:3
- Digital AV receiver system LX700/25S:0
USB ports quantity
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:1
- Digital AV receiver system LX700/25S:0

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Comparison of ARX8, LX700/25S
76 specifications	A LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels Model ARX8 View product	B Philips Digital AV receiver system LX700/25S Model LX700/25S View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Not included	DVD recorder
Disc types supportedDiffers	No	DVD
Videoidentical
3D	No	No
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.2 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1600 W	300 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Surround
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-bit/192kHz
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
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM, MW
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RDS featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PI
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 - 50000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 Ω
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker mid-range driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 - 50000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 Ω
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speaker mid-range driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	520 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 120 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 Ω
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	560 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI inDiffers	3	0
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	3	0
SCART ports quantity	0	0
USB ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	0	0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
MW antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI	Coaxial
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Accessories includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Included accessories: 1 x centre speaker, 1 x subwoofer, 2 x front satellite speakers, 2 x rear satellite speakers, AC Power Cord, Audio Cable, Coax digital audio cable, FM/MW Antenna, Quick Use Guide, Remote Control, User Manual, Warranty certificate, Included batteries: 2 x Longlife AA
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Prologic II, DTS, MPEG2, Virtual Dolby Surround
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Centre speakerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way, Magnetically shielded
Video compression formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MPEG2
Auto storeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Karaoke	No	No
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Classic, Jazz, Rock
TV-in portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	520 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	430 x 368 x 146.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	274 x 277 x 941 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	300 x 334 x 680 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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