Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels

30specifications compared
23differ
7identical
65known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels has 0.1 channels more audio output channels than the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels (5.2 channels vs 5.1 channels). The Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 150 W more RMS rated power than the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels (300 W vs 150 W). The Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels has 50 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels (100 W vs 50 W). Optical disc player type: DVD player on the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels, Not included on the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels. Supported radio bands: FM on the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels, AM, DAB, FM on the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels.

Optical disc player type
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:Not included
Audio output channels
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:5.2 channels
RMS rated power
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:300 W
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:150 W
Supported radio bands
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:FM
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:AM, DAB, FM
Satellite speakers RMS power
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 W
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:100 W
Satellite speaker frequency range
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:150 - 20000 Hz
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:28 - 25000 Hz
Subwoofer RMS power
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 W
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:100 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:16.5 cm (6.5")
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:20.3 cm (8")

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Comparison of HTD3509X/78, YHT-4960
95 specifications	A Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTD3509X/78 View product	B Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels Model YHT-4960 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
Video formats supportedKnown for one	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Video D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit/384 kHz
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	5.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	150 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1	DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, WMA	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technology	Yes	Yes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	32 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit/384kHz
Radio1 differ
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM	AM, DAB, FM
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	50 W	100 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeDiffers	150 - 20000 Hz	28 - 25000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 dB
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.98 cm (2.75")
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Passive subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	50 W	100 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	16.5 cm (6.5")	20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers	20 - 150 Hz	28 - 200 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	4
Digital audio optical in	1	1
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
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
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.1 W
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions9 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	360 x 335 x 58 mm	435 x 377 x 171 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	2.15 kg	9.8 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	85 x 83 x 88 mm	176 x 116 x 112 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	260 g	590 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	85 x 83 x 88 mm	111 x 118 x 276 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers	260 g	730 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	85 x 83 x 88 mm	176 x 116 x 112 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers	260 g	590 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	195 x 265 x 265 mm	292 x 341 x 291 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	7.15 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	EasyLink	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for one	AAA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer customizableKnown for one	Yes	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
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for one	Laying	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 - 25000 Hz
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 dB
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Front speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.98 cm (2.75")
Front speakers wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 - 25000 Hz
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84 dB
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.98 cm (2.75")
Center speaker wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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