Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12 vs Philips 2.1 Home theater HTS3201/12

38specifications compared
21differ
17identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Video formats supported
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12:Not supported
- 2.1 Home theater HTS3201/12:DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Audio decoders
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12:Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS
- 2.1 Home theater HTS3201/12:Dolby Digital 5.1
FM radio
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12:No
- 2.1 Home theater HTS3201/12:Yes
Satellite speaker frequency range
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12:150 - 20000 Hz
- 2.1 Home theater HTS3201/12:150 - 20.000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12:6 Ω
- 2.1 Home theater HTS3201/12:4 Ω
Subwoofer type
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12:Active subwoofer
- 2.1 Home theater HTS3201/12:Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12:2.54 cm (1")
- 2.1 Home theater HTS3201/12:6.35 cm (2.5")
Subwoofer impedance
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12:4 Ω
- 2.1 Home theater HTS3201/12:8 Ω

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Comparison of CSS9216/12, HTS3201/12
73 specifications	A Philips Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12 Model CSS9216/12 View product	B Philips 2.1 Home theater HTS3201/12 Model HTS3201/12 View product
Optical drive1 differ
Disc types supportedDiffers	No	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD player
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3D	No	No
Video formats supportedDiffers	Not supported	DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Progressive scanKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for one	5.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS	Dolby Digital 5.1
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technology	Yes	Yes
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 W
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MP3, WMA
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	No	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	150 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakers	2	2
Satellite speaker frequency rangeDiffers	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20.000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	6 Ω	4 Ω
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	2.54 cm (1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)	6.35 cm (2.5")	6.35 cm (2.5")
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Active subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	2.54 cm (1")	6.35 cm (2.5")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	8 Ω
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	0	1
SCART ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	1	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
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front / Side connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Music iLINK, USB
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)	55 W	55 W
AC input frequency	50 Hz	50 Hz
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.9 W
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	150 x 126 x 40 mm	360 x 325 x 58 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	400 g	2.5 kg
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	99 x 117 x 247 mm	84.5 x 80 x 159 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers	1.2 kg	350 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	196 x 357 x 392 mm	195 x 265 x 265 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	6.8 kg	3.2 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	14.3 kg	8.7 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	560 x 610 x 268 mm	470 x 377 x 345 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
AV outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAA
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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/24 fps), Progressive Scan, Video upscaling
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	No	No

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