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Philips Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 39identical
  • 70known for one product only

Key differences

  • RMS rated power
    • Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:600 W
    • HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
  • Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
    • Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6.35 cm (2.5")
    • HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:7.62 cm (3")
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:75 W
    • HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:105 W
  • AC input frequency
    • Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 - 60 Hz
    • HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 Hz
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.9 W
    • HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.5 W
  • Package dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:905 x 377 x 261 mm
    • HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0 x 0 x 0 mm
  • Cables included
    • Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AC, HDMI
    • HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AC

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Comparison of HTS3538/55, HTS5543/51
119 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeDVD playerDVD player
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DNoNo
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPGAVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Progressive scanYesYes
Video enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers600 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIDTS, Dolby 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
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Frequency response CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 20000 Hz
Frequency response DVDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 20000 Hz
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Preset stations quantity4040
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs6.35 cm (2.5")7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source664 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
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")Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AUX inYesYes
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 in11
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI version1.41.4
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs75 W105 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50 Hz
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.9 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 x 330 x 45 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.69 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 x 82 x 187 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source570 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source223 x 80 x 102 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source570 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 x 65 x 1092 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source820 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source178 x 343 x 303 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.9 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.82 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs905 x 377 x 261 mm0 x 0 x 0 mm
Package weightKnown for one12 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Additional accessoriesKnown for one2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, HDMI cable, Power cord, Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, User Manual, VDE to 2-pin Flat Adaptor, World Wide Warranty leafletUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple dockingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
AirPlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiLINK
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source223 x 102 x 80 mm
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.54 cm (1")
Channels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 channels
Game modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG
MP3 playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sound modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGame, Movie, Music, News
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source178 x 303 x 343 mm
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnynet+
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeNoNo
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotation, Slideshow, Zoom
PowerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 W
SlideshowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless speaker readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EasyLinkKnown for oneAudio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough, System standbyUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker peak powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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