Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98 vs Yamaha YHT-298 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 11identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:DVD player
    • YHT-298 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Not included
  • 3D
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:No
    • YHT-298 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
  • RMS rated power
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:600 W
    • YHT-298 home cinema system 5.1 channels:500 W
  • Front speaker impedance
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:4 Ω
    • YHT-298 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6 Ω
  • Center speaker impedance
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:4 Ω
    • YHT-298 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6 Ω
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:4 Ω
    • YHT-298 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6 Ω
  • Digital audio optical in
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:1
    • YHT-298 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2

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Comparison of HTS3538/98, YHT-298
93 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerNot included
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWNo
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneSVCD, VCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedKnown for oneAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPGUnknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers600 W500 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIDolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneMP3, WMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one30%Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-bit/192kHz
Radioidentical
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAM, FM
Front speakers1 differ
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω6 Ω
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
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 dB
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω6 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84 dB
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω6 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
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 dB
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for onePassive subwooferUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 150 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inDiffers12
FM antennaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
S-Video inputs 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 source2
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one75 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.9 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one12 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one905 x 377 x 261 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, HDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Additional accessoriesKnown for one2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, HDMI cable, Power cord, Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leafletUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
KaraokeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source115 x 88 x 176 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 x 103 x 101 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source680 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source115 x 88 x 176 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source262 x 299 x 264 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 kg
Receiver dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 x 315 x 151 mm
Receiver weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 kg

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