Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98

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  • 23differ
  • 27identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98 has 240 W more RMS rated power than the Philips HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels (300 W vs 60 W). The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98 has 4 more satellite speakers than the Philips HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels (5 vs 1). The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98 has 23 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Philips HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels (50 W vs 27 W). Video formats supported: AVI, DIVX, MPEG on the Philips HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels, AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG on the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98. Subwoofer type: Active subwoofer on the Philips HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels, Passive subwoofer on the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98.

  • Video formats supported
    • HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AVI, DIVX, MPEG
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
  • RMS rated power
    • HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:60 W
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:300 W
  • Number of satellite speakers
    • HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:5
  • Subwoofer type
    • HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Active subwoofer
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:Passive subwoofer
  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:27 W
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:50 W
  • Digital audio coaxial out
    • HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:90 W
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:50 W
  • AC input frequency
    • HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 Hz
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:50 - 60 Hz

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Comparison of HTD2520/94, HTD3509/98
98 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeDVD playerDVD player
Disc types supportedCD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, VCDSVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DNoNo
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEGAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PALUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers60 W300 W
Audio decodersDolby Digital 5.1Dolby Digital 5.1
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 rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one90 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Preset stations quantity4040
FM band rangeKnown for one87.5 - 108 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers15
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffersActive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers27 W50 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one13.3 cm (5.25")Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothNoNo
Ethernet LANNoNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AUX inYesYes
Audio (L/R) in11
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio coaxial outDiffers10
Digital audio optical inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Power4 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs90 W50 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220-240 V110-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs15 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensions10 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs310 x 203 x 37 mm360 x 335 x 58 mm
Main unit weightDiffers1.1 kg2.15 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs105 x 67 x 170 mm85 x 83 x 88 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers580 g260 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs105 x 67 x 170 mm85 x 83 x 88 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers580 g260 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs105 x 67 x 170 mm85 x 83 x 88 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers580 g260 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs195 x 265 x 265 mm160 x 265 x 267.5 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers5.4 kg2.82 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one580 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.15 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source520 x 377 x 310 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersRCAAC
ManualYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEasyLink
Other features1 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAA
Equalizer customizableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPG, TIFBMP, GIF, JPG, TIF
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCarton
QuantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2
Packaging tare weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.08 kg
Picture enhancementRotate, ZoomRotate, Zoom
AirPlayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one105 x 170 x 67 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one40 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Crosstalk (1kHz)Known for one80 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Distortion and noise (1kHz)Known for one70 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic range (1kHz)Known for one80 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one195 x 265 x 265 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaying
KaraokeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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