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Philips Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98 vs Samsung DVD-D550/XU home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 25identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • RMS rated power
    • Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98:300 W
    • DVD-D550/XU home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
  • Number of HDMI outputs
    • Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98:0
    • DVD-D550/XU home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
  • Digital audio optical in
    • Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98:0
    • DVD-D550/XU home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98:360 x 303 x 58 mm
    • DVD-D550/XU home cinema system 5.1 channels:430 x 247.7 x 54 mm
  • Main unit weight
    • Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98:2.3 kg
    • DVD-D550/XU home cinema system 5.1 channels:2.6 kg
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98:100 x 75 x 100 mm
    • DVD-D550/XU home cinema system 5.1 channels:90 x 68.5 x 141.5 mm
  • Front speaker weight
    • Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98:500 g
    • DVD-D550/XU home cinema system 5.1 channels:600 g
  • Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Immersive Sound Home theater HTS2501/98:100 x 75 x 100 mm
    • DVD-D550/XU home cinema system 5.1 channels:360 x 68.5 x 74.5 mm

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Comparison of HTS2501/98, DVD-D550/XU
99 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
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 formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCDCD audio, CD video
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Video1 differ
3DNoNo
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV, XVIDMKV, WMV
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PALUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
2D-3D converterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers300 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneMP3, WMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one30%Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1-way
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1-way
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for onePassive subwooferUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one13.3 cm (5.25")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 150 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one12 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-Fi readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI in00
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers01
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantity00
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial in00
Digital audio coaxial out00
Digital audio optical inDiffers01
Digital audio optical out00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
FM antennaYesYes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one55 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.9 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs360 x 303 x 58 mm430 x 247.7 x 54 mm
Main unit weightDiffers2.3 kg2.6 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 75 x 100 mm90 x 68.5 x 141.5 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers500 g600 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 75 x 100 mm360 x 68.5 x 74.5 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers500 g600 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one100 x 75 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one500 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs160 x 265 x 268 mm168 x 295 x 350 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers2.7 kg3.8 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one500 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one8.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one570 x 395 x 310 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, CompositeUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersNot supportediPad, iPhone, iPod
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Audio systemKnown for onestereoUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneJPGUnknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Internet TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeNoNo
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, Slideshow, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1-way

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