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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 20identical
  • 75known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • DVD player
    • Blu-Ray recorder
  • 3D
    • No
    • Yes
  • RMS rated power
    • 600 W
    • 1000 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • MP3, WMA
    • AAC, AC3, LPCM, MP3, WMA
  • Front speaker frequency range
    • 150 - 20000 Hz
    • 140 - 20000 Hz
  • Front speaker impedance
    • 4 Ω
    • 3 Ω
  • Center speaker frequency range
    • 150 - 20000 Hz
    • 140 - 20000 Hz
  • Center speaker impedance
    • 4 Ω
    • 3 Ω

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116 specifications
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Philips

Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels

Model HTS3538/55

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Samsung

HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels

Model HT-E5500

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Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray recorder
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTray
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, VCD
Video2 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG3GP, ASF, AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, H.264, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, TP, TRP, TS, VOB, WMV, WMV9, XVID
Full HDKnown for oneYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for onePAL
Aspect ratioKnown for one4:3, 16:9
2D-3D converterKnown for oneYes
Progressive scanYesYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers600 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIDolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS-ES (Discrete 6.1), DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WMAAAC, AC3, LPCM, MP3, WMA
WMA bit ratesKnown for one5 - 384 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYes
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one30%
EqualizerKnown for oneYes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/s
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40
Front speakers2 differ
Front speaker typeKnown for one2-way
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one330 W
Front speaker frequency rangeDiffers150 - 20000 Hz140 - 20000 Hz
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one87 dB
Front speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω3 Ω
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")
Front speaker peak powerKnown for one200 W
Center speaker2 differ
Center speaker typeKnown for one2-way
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one170 W
Center speaker frequency rangeDiffers150 - 20000 Hz140 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω3 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one100 W
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one1-way
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one330 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one140
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω3 Ω
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one87 dB
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one200 W
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one170 W
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers20 - 150 Hz40 - 160 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers4 Ω3 Ω
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one87 dB
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one100 W
Network1 differ
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one2
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one0
Composite video inKnown for one0
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1
FM antennaYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one0
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs75 W92.2 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.9 W0.45 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 V
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one430 x 261 x 55 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one2.56 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one90 x 68.5 x 207.5 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one710 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 68.5 x 74.5 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one90 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one90 x 68.5 x 141.5 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one610 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one168 x 285 x 350 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs905 x 377 x 261 mm541 x 416 x 334 mm
Package weightKnown for one12 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIComposite
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
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 leaflet
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersNot supportediPod
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
CompatibilityKnown for oneApple iPod Apple iPhone
Image formats supportedKnown for oneJPG
MP3 playbackKnown for oneYes
Package weightKnown for one11.9 kg
Volume controlKnown for oneDigital
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneAnynet+
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeNoNo
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
Playback modesKnown for oneFolder, Playlist, Slideshow, Zoom
Supported file systemsKnown for oneFAT16, FAT32, NTFS
Wireless speaker readyKnown for oneYes
iPod/iPhone dockKnown for oneYes
EasyLinkKnown for oneAudio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough, System standby

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