Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98 vs Yamaha YHT-398 home cinema system 5.1 channels

24specifications compared
11differ
13identical
76known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:DVD player
- YHT-398 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Not included
Video formats supported
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
- YHT-398 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Not supported
RMS rated power
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:600 W
- YHT-398 home cinema system 5.1 channels:500 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:30%
- YHT-398 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.9%
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:6.35 cm (2.5")
- YHT-398 home cinema system 5.1 channels:8.25 cm (3.25")
Front speaker peak power
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:200 W
- YHT-398 home cinema system 5.1 channels:60 W
Center speaker peak power
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:100 W
- YHT-398 home cinema system 5.1 channels:80 W
Satellite speaker peak power
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:200 W
- YHT-398 home cinema system 5.1 channels:60 W

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Comparison of HTS3538/98, YHT-398
100 specifications	A Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98 Model HTS3538/98 View product	B Yamaha YHT-398 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model YHT-398 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD player	Not included
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	No
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	SVCD, VCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG	Not supported
Progressive scanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	600 W	500 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs	30%	0.9%
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	32 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-bit/192kHz
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AM, FM
Front speakers2 differ
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs	6.35 cm (2.5")	8.25 cm (3.25")
Front speaker peak powerDiffers	200 W	60 W
Front speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 W
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	82 dB
Front speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.27 cm (0.5")
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	6.35 cm (2.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker peak powerDiffers	100 W	80 W
Center speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	86 dB
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.27 cm (0.5")
Center speaker mid-range driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.25 cm (3.25")
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	6.35 cm (2.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker peak powerDiffers	200 W	60 W
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 W
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	82 dB
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.27 cm (0.5")
Satellite speaker mid-range driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.25 cm (3.25")
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Passive subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 150 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer peak power	100 W	100 W
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.3 cm (8")
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Composite video out	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inDiffers	1	2
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	75 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.9 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	12 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	905 x 377 x 261 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Additional accessoriesKnown for one	2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, HDMI cable, Power cord, Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leaflet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Not supported	iPhone, iPod
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Picture enhancementKnown for one	HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
EasyLinkKnown for one	Audio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough, System standby	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	435 x 315 x 151 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130 x 127 x 225 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	395 x 127 x 130 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 kg
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130 x 127 x 225 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	290 x 328 x 290 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.5 kg

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