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LG HX906CB home cinema system 2.1 channels vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 17identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • HX906CB home cinema system 2.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:DVD player
  • 3D
    • HX906CB home cinema system 2.1 channels:Yes
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:No
  • Audio output channels
    • HX906CB home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • HX906CB home cinema system 2.1 channels:180 W
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:600 W
  • Preset stations quantity
    • HX906CB home cinema system 2.1 channels:50
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:40
  • AC input voltage
    • HX906CB home cinema system 2.1 channels:230 V
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:100-240 V
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • HX906CB home cinema system 2.1 channels:2 W
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:0.9 W
  • Cables included
    • HX906CB home cinema system 2.1 channels:AC
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:AC, HDMI

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Comparison of HX906CB, HTS3538/98
88 specifications
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersBlu-Ray playerDVD player
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD videoSVCD, VCD
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, DIVX, H.264, MKV, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Progressive scanYesYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers180 W600 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master AudioDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio formats supportedMP3, WMAMP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30%
EqualizerYesYes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 - 320 Kbit/s
Radio1 differ
FM radioYesYes
Preset stations quantityDiffers5040
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM, PLLUnknown — not stated by the source
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RDS featuresKnown for onePLLUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Front speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 Ω
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.35 cm (2.5")
Front speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one180 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
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 speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Number of HDMI outputs11
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio optical in11
FM antennaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
HDMI inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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 outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 W
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers230 V100-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs2 W0.9 W
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source905 x 377 x 261 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersACAC, HDMI
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Additional accessoriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, HDMI cable, Power cord, Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leaflet
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersiPhoneNot supported
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Image formats supportedKnown for oneJPGUnknown — not stated by the source
Internet TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one433.5 x 281 x 57 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one3.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one94 x 83 x 211 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one700 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one190 x 358 x 385 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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