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LG HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 15identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

  • Playback disc formats
    • HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels:CD audio, CD video, SVCD
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12:SVCD, VCD
  • Video formats supported
    • HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels:DIVX, MPEG4, MPEG7
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12:DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG4
  • RMS rated power
    • HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12:600 W
  • Supported radio bands
    • HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels:AM, FM
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12:FM
  • Preset stations quantity
    • HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels:50
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12:40
  • Subwoofer impedance
    • HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12:4 Ω
  • Digital audio optical in
    • HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12:1
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HT904TA home cinema system 5.1 channels:430 x 73 x 327 mm
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12:360 x 325 x 58 mm

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Comparison of HT904TA, HTS3538/12
102 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDVD playerDVD player
Disc types supportedDiffersCD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discsUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, SVCDSVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DNoNo
Video formats supportedDiffersDIVX, MPEG4, MPEG7DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG4
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1000 W600 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTSDolby Digital 5.1
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
Radio2 differ
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsDiffersAM, FMFM
Preset stations quantityDiffers5040
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one310 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one155 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.35 cm (2.5")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one310 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one225 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers3 Ω4 Ω
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.3 cm (5.25")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inDiffers01
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs430 x 73 x 327 mm360 x 325 x 58 mm
Main unit weightDiffers3.7 kg2.4 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs290 x 290 x 1150 mm85 x 95 x 160 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers3.86 kg300 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs350 x 93 x 105 mm85 x 95 x 160 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers1.5 kg300 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs216 x 360 x 405 mm195 x 265 x 265 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers7.1 kg2.6 kg
Dimensions rear speaker (W x D x H)Known for one290 x 290 x 1150 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker weightKnown for one3.86 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs1190 x 540 x 440 mm905 x 377 x 261 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneHDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardYesYes
Other features2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersiPodNot supported
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedDiffersYesNo
Center speaker depthKnown for one9.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker heightKnown for one10.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker widthKnown for one35 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker depthKnown for one29 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker heightKnown for one115 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker widthKnown for one29 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker depthKnown for one29 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker heightKnown for one115 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker widthKnown for one29 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one36 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one40.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one21.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAA
Game modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeNoNo
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
iPod/iPhone dockKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EasyLinkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAudio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough, System standby
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9 W

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