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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94 vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 31identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • RMS rated power
    • 300 W
    • 600 W
  • Subwoofer impedance
    • 8 Ω
    • 4 Ω
  • Number of HDMI outputs
    • 0
    • 1
  • USB ports quantity
    • 0
    • 1
  • AC input frequency
    • 50 Hz
    • 50 - 60 Hz
  • AC input voltage
    • 220-240 V
    • 100-240 V
  • Cables included
    • AC
    • AC, HDMI
  • Karaoke
    • No
    • Yes

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Philips

5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94

Model HTS2512/94

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Philips

5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98

Model HTS3538/98

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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 discsKnown for one1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCDSVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DNoNo
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPGAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Progressive scanKnown for oneYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers300 W600 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio formats supportedMP3, WMAMP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)30%30%
EqualizerYesYes
Sound enhancement technologyYesYes
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 bandsKnown for oneFM
Preset stations quantity4040
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one50 W
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one100 W
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one200 W
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one200 W
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one50 W
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one13.3 cm (5.25")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers8 Ω4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one100 W
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inKnown for one0
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers01
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0
USB ports quantityDiffers01
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one0
FM antennaYesYes
USB versionKnown for one2.0
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220-240 V100-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.9 W0.9 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one75 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 290 x 55 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one195 x 265 x 265 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersACAC, HDMI
ManualYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Additional accessoriesKnown for one2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, HDMI cable, Power cord, Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leaflet
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityNot supportedNot supported
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneYes
Game modeKnown for oneYes
MP3 playbackKnown for oneYes
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeDiffersNoYes
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, Slideshow, Zoom
SlideshowKnown for oneYes
EasyLinkKnown for oneAudio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough, System standby
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")
Front speaker peak powerKnown for one200 W
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one12 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one905 x 377 x 261 mm

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