Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system vs Philips SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98

53specifications compared
26differ
27identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system:Not included
- SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98:Blu-Ray player
3D
- Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system:No
- SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98:Yes
RMS rated power
- Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system:600 W
- SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98:500 W
Audio formats supported
- Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system:MP3, WMA
- SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98:AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Satellite speaker impedance
- Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system:4 Ω
- SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98:5 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
- Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system:7.62 cm (3")
- SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98:15.2 cm (6")
Satellite speaker peak power
- Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system:150 W
- SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98:270 W
Subwoofer type
- Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system:Passive subwoofer
- SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98:Active subwoofer

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Comparison of HTS3530/12, HTS9221/98
75 specifications	A Philips Immersive Sound HTS3530/12 home cinema system Model HTS3530/12 View product	B Philips SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98 Model HTS9221/98 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Not included	Blu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	BD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Video formats supportedDiffers	ASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG	ASF, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, WMV
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	600 W	500 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Pro Logic II	Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, WMA	AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30%
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	65 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Satellite speakers3 differ
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	5 Ω
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.54 cm (1")
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs	7.62 cm (3")	15.2 cm (6")
Satellite speaker peak powerDiffers	150 W	270 W
Subwoofer4 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Wireless subwooferDiffers	No	Yes
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	8 Ω	3 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerDiffers	150 W	230 W
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI versionDiffers	1.3	1.4
Front / Side connectionsDiffers	USB	Music iLINK, USB
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	100 W	135 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.9 W	0.5 W
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	18.2 kg	16.6 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	1106 x 400 x 427 mm	570 x 400 x 413 mm
Packaging content2 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, AV	AC, HDMI
Additional accessoriesDiffers	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	2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, HDMI cable, Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, World Wide Warranty leaflet
Other features2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Not supported	iPhone, iPod
Image formats supportedDiffers	JPEG XR, JPG	GIF, JPEG XR, JPG, PNG
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital 5.1Stereo	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EasyLinkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21:9 format subtitle support, Audio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, Dynamic Lipsync, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough
Frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
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)Known for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	150 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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