Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS2500/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3560/98

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 29identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • HTS2500/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3560/98:Blu-Ray player
  • RMS rated power
    • HTS2500/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:300 W
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3560/98:1000 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • HTS2500/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:MP3, WMA
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3560/98:MP3, WAV, WMA
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
    • HTS2500/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:30%
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3560/98:10%
  • MP3 bit rates
    • HTS2500/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:32 - 320 Kbit/s
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3560/98:112 - 320 Kbit/s
  • Center speaker impedance
    • HTS2500/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3560/98:4 Ω
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • HTS2500/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3560/98:4 Ω
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • HTS2500/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2.54 cm (1")
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3560/98:16.5 cm (6.5")

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Comparison of HTS2500/78, HTS3560/98
121 specifications
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCDCD audio
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3DNoNo
Video formats supportedDiffersDIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XVIDASF, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG
Progressive scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio5 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers300 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)65 dB65 dB
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs30%10%
EqualizerYesYes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MP3 bit ratesDiffers32 - 320 Kbit/s112 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Preset stations quantity4040
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers3 Ω4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers3 Ω4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs2.54 cm (1")16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers20 - 150 Hz40 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers12 Ω4 Ω
Network1 differ
BluetoothNoNo
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Composite video out11
AUX inYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Front / Side connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3 Link, USB
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W100 W
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers110-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.9 W0.9 W
Auto power offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 75 x 100 mm161 x 87 x 95 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers480 g560 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 75 x 100 mm161 x 92 x 95 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers480 g770 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs160 x 265 x 268 mm123 x 369 x 309 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers2.65 kg3.81 kg
Dimensions rear speaker (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 x 87 x 161 mm
Rear speaker weightDiffers0.48 g560 g
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 303 x 58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one2.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one100 x 75 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers570 mm560 mm
Package depthDiffers395 mm400 mm
Package heightDiffers310 mm360 mm
Package weightDiffers8.45 kg12.3 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs570 x 310 x 395 mm560 x 400 x 360 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersCompositeAC, Composite
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Other features1 differ
Apple dockingNoNo
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Prologic II, Stereo, DTS HD, Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus
Center speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.2 cm
Center speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5 cm
Center speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.1 cm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source351 mm
Front speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.7 cm
Front speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.1 cm
Front speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5 cm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 mm
Image formats supportedDiffersJPEGGIF, JPEG XR, JPG, PNG
Rear speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.7 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.1 cm
Rear speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.9 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.9 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.3 cm
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVI, DivX Ultra, MKV, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.22 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 mm
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Set weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.22 kg
Set widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 cm
AirPlayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one100 x 100 x 75 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one40 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one160 x 267.5 x 265 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeNoNo
Equalizer modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive, Classic, Jazz, Rock
Frequency range20 - 20000 Hz20 - 20000 Hz
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PowerDiffers55 W100 W
AV inputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Child lockKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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