Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black

37specifications compared
19differ
18identical
94known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 9.91% more total Harmonic Distortion (THD) than the Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black (10% vs 0.09%). The Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has 10 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels (60 W vs 50 W). The Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3 more satellite speakers than the Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black (5 vs 2). Optical disc player type: DVD player on the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels, Not included on the Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black. Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels, Active subwoofer on the Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black.

Optical disc player type
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Not included
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:10%
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:0.09%
Satellite speakers RMS power
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 W
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:60 W
Number of satellite speakers
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:2
Satellite speaker impedance
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:6 Ω
Subwoofer type
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Passive subwoofer
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 W
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:30 W
Subwoofer impedance
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:6 Ω

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Comparison of HTD3509X/78, YHT-1940
131 specifications	A Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTD3509X/78 View product	B Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black Model YHT-1940 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD player	Not included
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	No
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	SVCD, VCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Video formats supportedKnown for one	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1	DTS, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-bit/192kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs	10%	0.09%
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technology	Yes	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17
RMS rated powerKnown for one	300 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	32 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RDS featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PLL
Preset stations quantity	40	40
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Front speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Front speakers wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Center speaker wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Satellite speakers3 differ
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	50 W	60 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers	5	2
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	6 Ω
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Wireless satellite speakers	No	No
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	50 W	30 W
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	6 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	16.5 cm (6.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 150 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Management featuresidentical
Sleep timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	0	0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Simplified Chinese, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian
Power1 differ
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.3 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	50 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	110-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	360 x 335 x 58 mm	435 x 315 x 151 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	2.15 kg	7.4 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	85 x 83 x 88 mm	115 x 88 x 176 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	85 x 83 x 88 mm	291 x 103 x 101 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	85 x 83 x 88 mm	115 x 88 x 176 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	195 x 265 x 265 mm	262 x 287 x 264 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	260 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one	260 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	260 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	7.15 kg	7.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
24p supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
4K Ultra HD upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio amplifierKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Deep colour supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
Easy setupKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Equalizer customizable	Yes	Yes
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Number of amplifier channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 channels
Number of tunersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 tuner(s)
Power LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual surroundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
x.v.Color supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Satellite speakers wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery typeKnown for one	AAA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for one	BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Carton	Unknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for one	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging tare weightKnown for one	1.08 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Rotate, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
BD-LiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 25000 Hz
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Sleep modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound effectsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Acoustic resonance, Compression, Flanger/Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for one	Laying	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	EasyLink	Unknown — not stated by the source

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