Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS3541/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Yamaha YHT-196 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 9identical
  • 83known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • HTS3541/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
    • YHT-196 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Not included
  • 3D
    • HTS3541/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
    • YHT-196 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
  • RMS rated power
    • HTS3541/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:210 W
    • YHT-196 home cinema system 5.1 channels:600 W
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
    • HTS3541/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:10%
    • YHT-196 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.06%
  • Center speaker impedance
    • HTS3541/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
    • YHT-196 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6 Ω
  • Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
    • HTS3541/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6.35 cm (2.5")
    • YHT-196 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6.98 cm (2.75")
  • Satellite speaker frequency range
    • HTS3541/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:150 - 20000 Hz
    • YHT-196 home cinema system 5.1 channels:30 - 25000 Hz
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • HTS3541/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
    • YHT-196 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6 Ω

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Comparison of HTS3541/78, YHT-196
109 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersBlu-Ray playerNot included
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, 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 oneASF, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, 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
Audio3 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers210 W600 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master AudioDolby Digital, DTS
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-bit/192kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source98 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs10%0.06%
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, MP3, WAV, WMAUnknown — 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
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 dB
Front speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 Ω
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.98 cm (2.75")
Center speaker2 differ
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84 dB
Center speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω6 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs6.35 cm (2.5")6.98 cm (2.75")
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers3 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Satellite speaker frequency rangeDiffers150 - 20000 Hz30 - 25000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω6 Ω
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 dB
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs6.35 cm (2.5")6.98 cm (2.75")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Wireless subwooferDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs13.3 cm (5.25")16.5 cm (6.5")
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 one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers12
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical inDiffers12
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
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.9 W0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one60 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 x 315 x 151 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source115 x 88 x 176 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers350 g480 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 287 x 264 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one0.35 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown 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, Quick Start Guide (On box), Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leafletUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Center speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.3 cm
Center speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.1 cm
Center speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.1 cm
Deep colour supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.8 cm
Front speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.6 cm
Front speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.5 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28.7 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.4 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.2 cm
Surround speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.8 cm
Surround speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.6 cm
Surround speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.5 cm
x.v.Color supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one40 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneGIF, JPEG XR, JPGUnknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnynet+
Technical detailsidentical
EasyLinkKnown for oneAudio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-PassthroughUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one520 x 377 x 310 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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