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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips Home theater HTS2500/98 vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98

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  • 80specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 36identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • RMS rated power
    • 300 W
    • 1200 W
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • 3 Ω
    • 4 Ω
  • Wireless satellite speakers
    • No
    • Yes
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • 2.54 cm (1")
    • 16.5 cm (6.5")
  • Subwoofer impedance
    • 12 Ω
    • 3 Ω
  • Ethernet LAN
    • No
    • Yes
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 55 W
    • 150 W
  • AC input frequency
    • 50 - 60 Hz
    • 50-60 Hz

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Philips

Home theater HTS2500/98

Model HTS2500/98

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Philips

5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98

Model HTS5550/98

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Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player typeDVD playerDVD player
Disc types supportedCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discs1 discs1 discs
Playback disc formatsCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCDCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTray
Video1 differ
3DNoNo
Video formats supportedDiffersDIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XVIDASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV, XVID
Full HDKnown for oneYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL
Movie modesKnown for oneAction, Concert, Drama
Progressive scanKnown for oneYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers300 W1200 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Surround
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)65 dB65 dB
Audio formats supportedMP3, WMAMP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)30%30%
EqualizerYesYes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYes
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Frequency response CDKnown for one20 - 20000 Hz
Frequency response DVDKnown for one20 - 20000 Hz
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Preset stations quantity4040
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speakers2 differ
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one4
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers3 Ω4 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersDiffersNoYes
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs2.54 cm (1")16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers12 Ω3 Ω
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothNoNo
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one0
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one1
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
Composite video out11
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one1
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.3
Front / Side connectionsKnown for oneHi-Speed USB, MP3 Line-in
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W150 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50-60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers110-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.9 W0.9 W
Auto power offKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions9 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs360 x 303 x 58 mm435 x 358 x 58 mm
Main unit weightDiffers2.3 kg3.56 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 75 x 100 mm260 x 260 x 1101 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers480 g3.77 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 77 x 100 mm280 x 92 x 95 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers480 g1.4 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs267.5 x 265 x 160 mm196 x 342 x 395 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers2.65 kg5.25 kg
Rear speaker weightDiffers480 g3.77 kg
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers570 mm425 mm
Package depthDiffers395 mm1200 mm
Package heightDiffers310 mm697 mm
Package weightDiffers8.45 kg33 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs570 x 310 x 395 mm400 x 697 x 1200 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneComposite
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Other features18 differ
Built-in HDDNoNo
AirPlayNoNo
Center speaker depthDiffers7.7 cm9.2 cm
Center speaker heightDiffers10 cm9.5 cm
Center speaker widthDiffers10 cm28 cm
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Differs100 x 100 x 75 mm280 x 95 x 92 mm
Centre speaker driver diameterDiffers2.54 cm (1")5.08 cm (2")
Channels quantity40 channels40 channels
DepthDiffers303 mm360 mm
Front speaker depthDiffers7.5 cm26 cm
Front speaker heightDiffers10 cm110.1 cm
Front speaker widthDiffers10 cm26 cm
Height58 mm58 mm
Image formats supportedJPEGJPEG
MP3 playbackYesYes
Rear speaker depthDiffers7.6 cm26 cm
Rear speaker heightDiffers10 cm110.1 cm
Rear speaker widthDiffers10 cm26 cm
Sound modesKnown for oneSports
Subwoofer depthDiffers26.5 cm34.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers26.8 cm39.5 cm
Subwoofer widthDiffers16 cm19.6 cm
Video compression formatsKnown for oneDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, Xvid
WidthDiffers360 mm435 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Differs160 x 267.5 x 265 mm196 x 395 x 342 mm
Set widthDiffers36 cm43.5 cm
Apple dockingKnown for oneNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
Power LEDKnown for oneYes
WeightKnown for one2.3 kg
Set weightKnown for one2.3 kg
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Equalizer modesKnown for oneJazz, Rock
Frequency range20 - 20000 Hz20 - 20000 Hz
Night modeKnown for oneYes
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, Slideshow, Zoom
PowerDiffers55 W150 W
KaraokeKnown for oneNo
AV inputKnown for oneYes
Child lockKnown for oneYes
SlideshowKnown for oneYes
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNo
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYes

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