Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black

25specifications compared
14differ
11identical
84known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black 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 460 W more front speakers RMS power than the Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black (520 W vs 60 W). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 460 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black (520 W vs 60 W). Only the Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has 3D. Only the LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has wireless satellite speakers.

3D
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:No
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Yes
Audio output channels
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:5.1 channels
Front speakers RMS power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:520 W
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:60 W
Satellite speakers RMS power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:520 W
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:60 W
Wireless satellite speakers
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:No
Subwoofer RMS power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:560 W
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:30 W
Wireless subwoofer
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:No
Bluetooth
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:No

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Comparison of ARX8, YHT-1940
109 specifications	A LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels Model ARX8 View product	B Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black Model YHT-1940 View product
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player type	Not included	Not included
Disc types supported	No	No
Video1 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.2 channels	5.1 channels
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-bit/192kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.09%
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17
RMS rated powerKnown for one	1600 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RDS featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PLL
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Front speakers1 differ
Front speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Front speakers RMS powerDiffers	520 W	60 W
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Front speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Front speakers wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Center speaker wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	520 W	60 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Wireless satellite speakersDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	560 W	30 W
Wireless subwooferDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-Fi	No	No
Management featuresidentical
Sleep timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI inDiffers	3	4
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	3	1
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
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Simplified Chinese, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian
Poweridentical
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	430 x 368 x 146.5 mm	435 x 315 x 151 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.4 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	274 x 277 x 941 mm	115 x 88 x 176 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	291 x 103 x 101 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 x 88 x 176 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	300 x 334 x 680 mm	262 x 287 x 264 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
24p supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
4K Ultra HD upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio amplifierKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Deep colour supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
Easy setupKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Equalizer customizableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Number of amplifier channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 channels
Number of tunersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 tuner(s)
Power LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual surroundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
x.v.Color supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Satellite speakers wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	No	No
BD-LiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 25000 Hz
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Sleep modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound effectsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Acoustic resonance, Compression, Flanger/Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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