Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98 vs Philips Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system

50specifications compared
17differ
33identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98:DVD player
- Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system:Not included
RMS rated power
- Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98:300 W
- Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system:600 W
Audio decoders
- Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98:Dolby Digital 5.1
- Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system:Dolby Pro Logic II
Center speaker impedance
- Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98:3 Ω
- Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system:8 Ω
Satellite speaker impedance
- Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98:3 Ω
- Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system:4 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98:13.3 cm (5.25")
- Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system:16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer impedance
- Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98:12 Ω
- Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system:8 Ω
Number of HDMI outputs
- Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98:0
- Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system:1

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Comparison of HTS2501/98, HTS3530/12
96 specifications	A Philips Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98 Model HTS2501/98 View product	B Philips Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system Model HTS3530/12 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD player	Not included
Disc types supported	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsDiffers	CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD	SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3D	No	No
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV, XVID	ASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL	NTSC, PAL
Progressive scanKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for one	5.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	600 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1	Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio formats supported	MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	30%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technology	Yes	Yes
MP3 bit rates	32 - 320 Kbit/s	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 dB
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantity	40	40
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	50 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	8 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)	7.62 cm (3")	7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 W
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)	7.62 cm (3")	7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 W
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	50 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	13.3 cm (5.25")	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	12 Ω	8 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 W
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	0	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	1	1
Composite video out	1	1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3
Front / Side connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	55 W	100 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	0.9 W	0.9 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	360 x 303 x 58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one	2.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	100 x 75 x 100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one	500 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	100 x 75 x 100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one	500 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	100 x 75 x 100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	500 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	160 x 265 x 268 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	2.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	500 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	8.5 kg	18.2 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	570 x 395 x 310 mm	1106 x 400 x 427 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, Composite	AC, AV
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Additional accessoriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x AAA Batteries, Audio/ Video cable, FM antenna, Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote Control, Stand Screw x 2, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leaflet
Other features2 differ
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Audio systemDiffers	stereo	Dolby Digital 5.1Stereo
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one	2.54 cm (1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffers	JPG	JPEG XR, JPG
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	No	No
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for one	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 20000 Hz

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