Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips Home theatre HTS2500/05 vs Yamaha YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels

37specifications compared
21differ
16identical
83known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- Home theatre HTS2500/05:DVD player
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Not included
RMS rated power
- Home theatre HTS2500/05:300 W
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1650 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- Home theatre HTS2500/05:30%
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.9%
Supported radio bands
- Home theatre HTS2500/05:FM
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AM, FM
Subwoofer type
- Home theatre HTS2500/05:Passive subwoofer
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Active subwoofer
Power consumption (standby)
- Home theatre HTS2500/05:0.9 W
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.1 W
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
- Home theatre HTS2500/05:360 x 303 x 58 mm
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:435 x 315 x 161 mm
Main unit weight
- Home theatre HTS2500/05:2.3 kg
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:8.1 kg

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Comparison of HTS2500/05, YHT-498
120 specifications	A Philips Home theatre HTS2500/05 Model HTS2500/05 View product	B Yamaha YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model YHT-498 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD player	Not included
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Tray	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	No
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedDiffers	DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XVID	AVI
Audio3 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	1650 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1	Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	65 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs	30%	0.9%
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	32 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-bit/192kHz
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM	AM, FM
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1-way
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84 dB
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.98 cm (2.75")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1-way
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 dB
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 150 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	12 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
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 inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	55 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	0.9 W	0.1 W
Weight & dimensions10 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	360 x 303 x 58 mm	435 x 315 x 161 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	2.3 kg	8.1 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 75 x 100 mm	112 x 116 x 176 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	500 g	590 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 75 x 100 mm	276 x 118 x 111 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers	500 g	730 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 75 x 100 mm	112 x 116 x 176 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers	500 g	590 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	160 x 265 x 268 mm	290 x 327 x 292 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	2.7 kg	8 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	500 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	570 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	395 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	310 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	8.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	570 x 310 x 395 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Composite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AirPlayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	100 x 100 x 75 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker driver diameterDiffers	2.54 cm (1")	6.98 cm (2.75")
Channels quantityKnown for one	40 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPEG	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	160 x 268 x 265 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Deep colour supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Satellite speaker driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.98 cm (2.75")
Surround speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	112 x 176 x 116 mm
Surround speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	590 g
x.v.Color supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical details1 differ
AV inputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Child lockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeDiffers	20 - 20000 Hz	30 - 25000 Hz
PowerKnown for one	55 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1-way
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 dB
Front speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W

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