Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels

30specifications compared
12differ
18identical
75known for one product only

Key differences

Playback disc formats
- HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels:CD audio, CD video, SVCD
- HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:SVCD, VCD
RMS rated power
- HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
- HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:210 W
Preset stations quantity
- HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels:50
- HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:40
Subwoofer impedance
- HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
- HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
Digital audio optical in
- HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
- HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
Package dimensions (WxDxH)
- HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels:1190 x 540 x 440 mm
- HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:520 x 377 x 310 mm
Cables included
- HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels:HDMI
- HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AC, HDMI
Apple docking compatibility
- HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels:iPod
- HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Not supported

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Comparison of HT904TA, HTS3531/55
105 specifications	A LG HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT904TA View product	B Philips HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS3531/55 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player type	DVD player	DVD player
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsDiffers	CD audio, CD video, SVCD	SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3D	No	No
Video formats supportedDiffers	DIVX, MPEG4, MPEG7	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1000 W	210 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS	Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30%
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Radio1 differ
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	AM, FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityDiffers	50	40
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	310 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	155 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.35 cm (2.5")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	310 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedance	4 Ω	4 Ω
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 W
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	225 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	4 Ω
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video out	1	1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inDiffers	0	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	430 x 73 x 327 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one	3.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	290 x 290 x 1150 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one	3.86 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	350 x 93 x 105 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one	1.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	216 x 360 x 405 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	7.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions rear speaker (W x D x H)Known for one	290 x 290 x 1150 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	3.86 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	1190 x 540 x 440 mm	520 x 377 x 310 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI	AC, HDMI
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Additional accessoriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, HDMI cable, Power cord, Quick Start Guide (On box), Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leaflet
Other features2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPod	Not supported
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Center speaker depthKnown for one	9.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker heightKnown for one	10.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker widthKnown for one	35 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker depthKnown for one	29 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker heightKnown for one	115 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker widthKnown for one	29 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	29 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	115 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	29 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	36 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	40.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	21.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPEG XR
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	No	No
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
iPod/iPhone dockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EasyLinkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 W
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	0.9 W

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