Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12 vs Philips Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51

54specifications compared
24differ
30identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

RMS rated power
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12:300 W
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:500 W
Satellite speakers RMS power
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12:200 W
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:270 W
Number of satellite speakers
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12:4
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:2
Satellite speaker impedance
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12:4 Ω
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:5 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12:6.35 cm (2.5")
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:7.62 cm (3")
Subwoofer type
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12:Passive subwoofer
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12:50 W
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:230 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12:13.3 cm (5.25")
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:16.5 cm (6.5")

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Comparison of HTS3541/12, HTS9241/51
104 specifications	A Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12 Model HTS3541/12 View product	B Philips Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51 Model HTS9241/51 View product
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player type	Blu-Ray player	Blu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffers	BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	BD, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 discs
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC
Video1 differ
3D	Yes	Yes
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4	ASF, AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9, 21:9
Progressive scan	Yes	Yes
Video enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	500 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD	Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30%
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MP3 bit rates	32 - 320 Kbit/s	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Frequency response CDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 20000 Hz
Frequency response DVDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 20000 Hz
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Preset stations quantity	40	40
Satellite speakers4 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	200 W	270 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers	4	2
Satellite speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	5 Ω
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.54 cm (1")
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs	6.35 cm (2.5")	7.62 cm (3")
Subwoofer4 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	50 W	230 W
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	13.3 cm (5.25")	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	3 Ω
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video out	1	1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Digital audio coaxial in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	60 W	135 W
AC input frequency	50 Hz	50 Hz
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.9 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	360 x 325 x 58 mm	307 x 304 x 66 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	2.4 kg	3.87 kg
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	131 x 99 x 334 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	160 x 265 x 265 mm	196 x 342 x 397 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	2.5 kg	5.3 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	84.5 x 80 x 159 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one	350 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	159 x 80 x 84.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one	350 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	350 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	9 kg	16.6 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	520 x 377 x 310 mm	570 x 400 x 413 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	AC	AC
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Not supported	iPhone, iPod
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	iLINK
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Channels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 channels
Image formats supportedDiffers	GIF, JPG, PNG	GIF, JPG
Internet TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video compression formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVCHD, DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	15.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	8.45 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
Technical details1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Playback modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom
Slideshow	Yes	Yes
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	50 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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