Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG HX976TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips Immersive Sound HTS2501/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels

33specifications compared
19differ
14identical
80known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- HX976TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray
- Immersive Sound HTS2501/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
3D
- HX976TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- Immersive Sound HTS2501/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
RMS rated power
- HX976TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels:1100 W
- Immersive Sound HTS2501/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:300 W
Audio formats supported
- HX976TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MP3, WMA
- Immersive Sound HTS2501/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:MP3, WMA
Preset stations quantity
- HX976TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels:50
- Immersive Sound HTS2501/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:40
Center speaker impedance
- HX976TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
- Immersive Sound HTS2501/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
Satellite speaker impedance
- HX976TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
- Immersive Sound HTS2501/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
Subwoofer type
- HX976TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels:Active subwoofer
- Immersive Sound HTS2501/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Passive subwoofer

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Comparison of HX976TZW, HTS2501/12
113 specifications	A LG HX976TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HX976TZW View product	B Philips Immersive Sound HTS2501/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS2501/12 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Blu-Ray	DVD player
Disc types supportedDiffers	BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW	CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SVCD, VCD
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, DIVX, DIVX HD, M4V, MKV, MPEG2, MPEG4	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1100 W	300 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD	Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
MP3 bit rates	32 - 320 Kbit/s	32 - 320 Kbit/s
WMA bit ratesKnown for one	20 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM band rangeKnown for one	87.5 - 108 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityDiffers	50	40
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	3 Ω
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	360 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	3 Ω
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20.000 Hz
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Active subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	12 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.3 cm (5.25")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 150 Hz
Network1 differ
Bluetooth	No	No
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers	0	1
Composite video out	1	1
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
MW antennaKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	1250 x 256 x 256 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one	3.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	80 x 53 x 410 mm	100 x 75 x 100 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers	800 g	500 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	397 x 373 x 215 mm	160 x 265 x 268 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	9 kg	2.7 kg
Receiver dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	213 x 180 x 64 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	3.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360 x 303 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.3 kg
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 x 75 x 100 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, Composite
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio dynamic range DVDKnown for one	80 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby digital / Dolby digital plus / Dolby TrueHD	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	72.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Game modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	211 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffers	JPG, PNG	JPEG
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for one	2 x 180W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	4.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	495 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.54 cm (1")
Video compression formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, Xvid
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 x 268 x 265 mm
Technical detailsidentical
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 18000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set weight (with stand)Known for one	4.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
12 NC codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	867000076389
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	110 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.9 W
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	570 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	395 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	310 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.5 kg

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