Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98 vs Philips HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 78specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 34identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98:DVD player
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
  • 3D
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98:No
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
  • RMS rated power
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98:600 W
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:800 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98:MP3, WMA
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
  • MP3 bit rates
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98:32 - 320 Kbit/s
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:112 - 320 Kbit/s
  • Center speaker impedance
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98:8 Ω
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98:4 Ω
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6 Ω
  • Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98:7.62 cm (3")
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6.35 cm (2.5")

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Comparison of HTS3530/98, HTS9520/55
127 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedDiffersASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPGASF, AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG4, WMV
Movie modesKnown for oneAction, Concert, DramaUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio4 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers600 W800 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Pro Logic IIDTS, DTS-HD HR, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WMAAAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
MP3 bit ratesDiffers32 - 320 Kbit/s112 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
WMA bit ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 - 192 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one8 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker impedanceDiffers8 Ω4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one150 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5-way
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.54 cm (1")
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω6 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs7.62 cm (3")6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one150 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.54 cm (1")
Satellite speaker mid-range driver diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.35 cm (2.5")
Subwoofer1 differ
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers8 Ω4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one150 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI versionDiffers1.31.4
Front / Side connectionsDiffersUSBMP3 Link, USB
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs100 W125 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50-60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.9 W0.22 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs360 x 320 x 58 mm437 x 342 x 75 mm
Main unit weightDiffers2.84 kg4.5 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs95 x 87 x 161 mm247 x 117 x 99 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers560 g1.17 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs161 x 92 x 95 mm85 x 111 x 435 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers770 g1.67 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs120 x 369 x 307 mm404 x 342 x 195 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers3.84 kg6.4 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one3.25 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1106 mm560 mm
Package heightDiffers427 mm554 mm
Package weightDiffers18.2 kg23.5 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs1106 x 427 x 400 mm560 x 554 x 400 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, AVAC
Additional accessoriesKnown for one2 x AAA Batteries, Audio/ Video cable, FM antenna, Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote Control, Stand Screw x 2, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leafletUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features10 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Digital 5.1, StereoUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker depthKnown for one9.23 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker heightKnown for one9.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker widthKnown for one16.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Differs160.9 x 95 x 92 mm435 x 85 x 111 mm
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthDiffers331 mm342 mm
Front speaker depthKnown for one9.61 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker heightKnown for one16.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker widthKnown for one9.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightDiffers54.5 mm75 mm
Image formats supportedDiffersJPEG XR, JPGGIF, JPEG, JPG, PNG
Rear speaker depthDiffers9.5 cm11.7 cm
Rear speaker heightDiffers100 cm24.7 cm
Rear speaker widthDiffers25.4 cm9.9 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one37 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one30.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one12.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsDiffersDivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, XvidAVCHD, DivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
WidthKnown for one360 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Differs120 x 307 x 369 mm196 x 397 x 342 mm
Set widthDiffers36 cm43.7 cm
Apple dockingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiPhone, iPod
Built-in HDDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AirPlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Deep colour supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Wireless readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerDiffers100 W125 W
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotation, Slideshow, Zoom

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