Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12 vs Philips HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels

36specifications compared
13differ
23identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Audio decoders
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12:Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Dolby Digital 5.1
FM radio
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12:No
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
Satellite speaker impedance
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12:6 Ω
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
Subwoofer type
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12:Active subwoofer
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Passive subwoofer
Number of HDMI outputs
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12:0
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
USB ports quantity
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12:0
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
Digital audio optical in
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12:0
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
AC input frequency
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12:50 Hz
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 - 60 Hz

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Comparison of CSS9216/12, HTS3531/51
82 specifications	A Philips Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home cinema speakers CSS9216/12 Model CSS9216/12 View product	B Philips HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS3531/51 View product
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD player
Disc types supportedDiffers	No	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3D	No	No
Video formats supportedDiffers	Not supported	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG
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 channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1, 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%
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technology	Yes	Yes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	No	Yes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Center speakeridentical
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 speakers1 differ
Satellite speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	6 Ω	4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)	6.35 cm (2.5")	6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 W
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 speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	2.54 cm (1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Active subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)	2.54 cm (1")	2.54 cm (1")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance	4 Ω	4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	0	1
USB ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Digital audio optical inDiffers	0	1
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
SCART 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
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 outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)	55 W	55 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.9 W
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	14.3 kg	9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	560 x 610 x 268 mm	520 x 377 x 310 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital 5.1
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
AV outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	No	No
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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	150 x 126 x 40 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one	400 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	99 x 117 x 247 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	1.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	196 x 357 x 392 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	6.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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