Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98 vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS9520/98

90specifications compared
56differ
34identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

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

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Comparison of HTS3530/98, HTS9520/98
130 specifications	A Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98 Model HTS3530/98 View product	B Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS9520/98 Model HTS9520/98 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD player	Blu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	BD, BD-R, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formats	SVCD, VCD	SVCD, VCD
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Tray	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Video formats supportedDiffers	ASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG	ASF, AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG4, WMV
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL	NTSC, PAL
Progressive scan	Yes	Yes
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Movie modesKnown for one	Action, Concert, Drama	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	600 W	800 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Pro Logic II	DTS, DTS-HD HR, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	65 dB	65 dB
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, WMA	AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technology	Yes	Yes
MP3 bit ratesDiffers	32 - 320 Kbit/s	112 - 320 Kbit/s
WMA bit ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 - 192 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preset stations quantity	40	40
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5-way
Center speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers	8 Ω	4 Ω
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.54 cm (1")
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
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	6 Ω
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.54 cm (1")
Satellite speaker mid-range driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs	7.62 cm (3")	6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	150 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)	16.5 cm (6.5")	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	8 Ω	4 Ω
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	150 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Bluetooth	No	No
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	1	1
Composite video out	1	1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
AUX inDiffers	Yes	No
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI versionDiffers	1.3	1.4
Front / Side connectionsDiffers	USB	MP3 Link, USB
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	100 W	125 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 Hz	50-60 Hz
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.9 W	0.22 W
Weight & dimensions9 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	360 x 320 x 58 mm	437 x 342 x 75 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	2.84 kg	4.5 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	95 x 87 x 161 mm	247 x 117 x 99 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	560 g	1.17 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	161 x 92 x 95 mm	85 x 117 x 435 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers	770 g	1.67 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	120 x 369 x 307 mm	404 x 342 x 195 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	3.84 kg	6.4 kg
Rear speaker weightDiffers	3.25 kg	1.17 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1106 mm	560 mm
Package depth	400 mm	400 mm
Package heightDiffers	427 mm	554 mm
Package weightDiffers	18.2 kg	23.5 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	1106 x 427 x 400 mm	560 x 554 x 400 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, AV	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Additional accessoriesKnown for one	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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features20 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	iPhone, iPod
Built-in HDDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Center speaker depthDiffers	9.23 cm	11.7 cm
Center speaker heightDiffers	9.53 cm	8.5 cm
Center speaker widthDiffers	16.1 cm	43.5 cm
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Differs	160.9 x 95 x 92 mm	435 x 85 x 111 mm
Centre speaker driver diameter	2.54 cm (1")	2.54 cm (1")
Channels quantity	40 channels	40 channels
Deep colour supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DepthDiffers	331 mm	342 mm
Front speaker depthDiffers	9.61 cm	11.7 cm
Front speaker heightDiffers	16.2 cm	24.7 cm
Front speaker widthDiffers	9.5 cm	9.9 cm
HeightDiffers	54.5 mm	75 mm
Image formats supportedDiffers	JPEG XR, JPG	GIF, JPEG, JPG, PNG
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Rear speaker depthDiffers	9.5 cm	11.7 cm
Rear speaker heightDiffers	100 cm	24.7 cm
Rear speaker widthDiffers	25.4 cm	9.9 cm
Satellite speaker driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.08 cm (2")
Subwoofer depthDiffers	37 cm	34.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	30.9 cm	40.4 cm
Subwoofer widthDiffers	12.3 cm	19.5 cm
Video compression formatsDiffers	DivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, Xvid	AVCHD, DivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2 g
WidthDiffers	360 mm	437 mm
Wireless readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Differs	120 x 307 x 369 mm	196 x 397 x 342 mm
Set weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2 g
Set widthDiffers	36 cm	43.7 cm
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital 5.1, Stereo	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Karaoke	No	No
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Playback modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom
PowerDiffers	100 W	125 W
Frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	8 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source

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