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Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3540/98 vs Philips HTS5550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 35identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • RMS rated power
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3540/98:1000 W
    • HTS5550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1200 W
  • Center speaker impedance
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3540/98:4 Ω
    • HTS5550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3540/98:8 Ω
    • HTS5550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
  • Subwoofer impedance
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3540/98:4 Ω
    • HTS5550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
  • Ethernet LAN
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3540/98:No
    • HTS5550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3540/98:200 W
    • HTS5550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:150 W
  • AC input voltage
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3540/98:100 - 240 V
    • HTS5550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:220-240 V
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3540/98:360 x 320 x 58 mm
    • HTS5550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:435 x 358 x 58 mm

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Comparison of HTS3540/98, HTS5550/93
109 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-DA, 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 discs1 discs1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD player
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffersASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, XVIDASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV, XVID
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PALNTSC, PAL
Movie modesAction, Concert, DramaAction, Concert, Drama
Progressive scanYesYes
Video upscalingYesYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1000 W1200 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Pro Logic IIDolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Surround
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)65 dB65 dB
Audio formats supportedMP3, WMAMP3, WMA
EqualizerYesYes
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30%
Sound enhancement technologyKnown 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 bandsFMFM
Preset stations quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω3 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speakers1 differ
Number of satellite speakers44
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers8 Ω4 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers4 Ω3 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.5 cm (6.5")
Network1 differ
BluetoothNoNo
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
Number of HDMI outputs11
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
Composite video out11
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI version1.31.3
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Front / Side connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHi-Speed USB, MP3 Line-in
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs200 W150 W
AC input frequency50-60 Hz50-60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.9 W0.9 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs360 x 320 x 58 mm435 x 358 x 58 mm
Main unit weightDiffers2.84 kg3.56 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs254 x 254 x 1001.5 mm260 x 260 x 1101 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers3.25 kg3.77 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs160.9 x 92 x 95 mm280 x 92 x 95 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers770 g1.4 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs120 x 369 x 307 mm196 x 342 x 395 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers3.84 kg5.25 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one3.25 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package width400 mm400 mm
Package depthDiffers1106 mm1200 mm
Package heightDiffers626 mm697 mm
Package weightDiffers25.4 kg33 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs400 x 626 x 1106 mm400 x 697 x 1200 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedYesYes
Other features5 differ
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Prologic II, Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker depthKnown for one9.22 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker heightKnown for one9.54 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker widthKnown for one28 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Differs160.9 x 95 x 92 mm280 x 95 x 92 mm
Centre speaker driver diameterDiffers2.54 cm (1")5.08 cm (2")
Channels quantity40 channels40 channels
DepthKnown for one332 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffersJPEG, JPGJPEG
Subwoofer depthKnown for one37 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one30.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one12.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Surround speaker depthKnown for one9.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Surround speaker heightKnown for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Surround speaker widthKnown for one25.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsDiffersDivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, XvidDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, Xvid
WeightKnown for one2.8 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one360 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Differs120 x 307 x 369 mm196 x 395 x 342 mm
Set weightKnown for one2.8 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Set widthKnown for one36 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AirPlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
MP3 playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sound modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSports
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesJazz, RockJazz, Rock
Frequency range20 - 20000 Hz20 - 20000 Hz
Night modeYesYes
PowerDiffers200 W150 W
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotation, Slideshow, Zoom

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