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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98 vs Yamaha YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 17identical
  • 82known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • DVD player
    • Not included
  • Video formats supported
    • DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2
    • AVI
  • Audio output channels
    • 2.1 channels
    • 5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 350 W
    • 1650 W
  • Supported radio bands
    • FM
    • AM, FM
  • Front speaker type
    • 2-way
    • 1-way
  • Wireless subwoofer
    • Yes
    • No
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • 2.54 cm (1")
    • 16.5 cm (6.5")

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116 specifications
A

Philips

2.1 Home theater HES4900/98

Model HES4900/98

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B

Yamaha

YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels

Model YHT-498

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Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerNot included
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWNo
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DKnown for oneNo
Video formats supportedDiffersDIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2AVI
Full HDKnown for oneYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL
Progressive scanKnown for oneYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneYes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers350 W1650 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTSDolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneMP3, WMA
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 256 Kbit/s
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one24-bit/192kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one0.9%
Radio1 differ
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsDiffersFMAM, FM
Front speakers1 differ
Front speaker typeDiffers2-way1-way
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one6 Ω
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one30 W
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one83 dB
Front speaker peak powerKnown for one100 W
Satellite speakersidentical
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneNo
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one1-way
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one30 W
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one83 dB
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one100 W
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeActive subwooferActive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs2.54 cm (1")16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one30 - 180 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one50 W
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one100 W
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI inDiffers04
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
S-Video outputs quantity00
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers02
Digital audio coaxial out00
Digital audio optical inDiffers02
Digital audio optical out00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one2
Composite video inKnown for one5
Composite video outKnown for one1
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one70 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 V
Auto power offKnown for oneYes
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.1 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs361 x 190 x 66.5 mm435 x 315 x 161 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs137 x 151.5 x 333.8 mm112 x 116 x 176 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs170 x 340 x 330 mm290 x 327 x 292 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one8.1 kg
Front speaker weightKnown for one590 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one276 x 118 x 111 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one730 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one112 x 116 x 176 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one590 g
Subwoofer weightKnown for one8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one565 mm
Package depthKnown for one375 mm
Package heightKnown for one395 mm
Package weightKnown for one13 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one565 x 375 x 395 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityNot supportedNot supported
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Digital, Dolby Prologic II, DTS, Stereo, Virtual Dolby Surround
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneYes
Image formats supportedKnown for oneJPG
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package weightKnown for one13 kg
Video compression formatsKnown for oneDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2
Packaging net weightKnown for one10 kg
Packaging tare weightKnown for one3 kg
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one6.98 cm (2.75")
Deep colour supportKnown for oneYes
Satellite speaker driver diameterKnown for one6.98 cm (2.75")
Surround speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one112 x 176 x 116 mm
Surround speaker weightKnown for one590 g
x.v.Color supportKnown for oneYes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneEasyLink
Outer cartonidentical
Gross weight of outer cartonKnown for one13 kg
Height (cm) outer cartonKnown for one37.5 cm
Length (cm) outer cartonKnown for one56.5 cm
Net weight of outer cartonKnown for one10 kg
Quantity outer cartonKnown for one1 pc(s)
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for one3 kg
Width (cm) outer cartonKnown for one39.5 cm
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeNoNo
SlideshowKnown for oneYes
TV-in portKnown for oneYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYes
Frequency rangeKnown for one30 - 25000 Hz
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one395 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one565 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one375 mm
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for one1-way
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one30 W
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for one84 dB
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.98 cm (2.75")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one100 W
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneNo
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYes

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