Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theatre HTS3520/05 vs Yamaha YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels

38specifications compared
22differ
16identical
81known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS3520/05:DVD player
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Not included
RMS rated power
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS3520/05:600 W
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1650 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS3520/05:30%
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.9%
Supported radio bands
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS3520/05:FM
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AM, FM
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS3520/05:7.62 cm (3")
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6.98 cm (2.75")
Subwoofer type
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS3520/05:Passive subwoofer
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Active subwoofer
HDMI in
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS3520/05:0
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4
Power consumption (standby)
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS3520/05:0.9 W
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.1 W

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Comparison of HTS3520/05, YHT-498
119 specifications	A Philips 5.1 Home theatre HTS3520/05 Model HTS3520/05 View product	B Yamaha YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model YHT-498 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD player	Not included
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	No
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffers	DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, XVID	AVI
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Movie modesKnown for one	Action, Concert, Drama	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	600 W	1650 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Pro Logic II	Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	65 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs	30%	0.9%
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	32 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-bit/192kHz
Radio1 differ
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM	AM, FM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	8 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs	7.62 cm (3")	6.98 cm (2.75")
Center speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1-way
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84 dB
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Satellite speakersidentical
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1-way
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 dB
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)	16.5 cm (6.5")	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 150 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	8 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 W
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inDiffers	0	4
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantity	0	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	1	1
Composite video out	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.9 W	0.1 W
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	360 x 320 x 56 mm	435 x 315 x 161 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	2.84 kg	8.1 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	95 x 87 x 160.9 mm	112 x 116 x 176 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	560 g	590 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	160.9 x 92 x 95 mm	276 x 118 x 111 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers	770 g	730 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	120 x 369 x 307 mm	290 x 327 x 292 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	3.84 kg	8 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	560 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	112 x 116 x 176 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	590 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	370 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	468 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	385 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	12.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	370 x 385 x 468 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AV, HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	160.9 x 95 x 92 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker driver diameterDiffers	2.54 cm (1")	6.98 cm (2.75")
Channels quantityKnown for one	40 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for one	DivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	120 x 307 x 369 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Deep colour supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Satellite speaker driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.98 cm (2.75")
Surround speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	112 x 176 x 116 mm
Surround speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	590 g
x.v.Color supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical details2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeDiffers	Yes	No
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Jazz, Rock	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeDiffers	20 - 20000 Hz	30 - 25000 Hz
Playback modesKnown for one	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
PowerKnown for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1-way
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 dB
Front speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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