Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS520 home cinema system 2.1 channels vs Yamaha YHT-594 home cinema system 5.1 channels 700, 500 3D Black

11specifications compared
7differ
4identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- HTS520 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- YHT-594 home cinema system 5.1 channels 700, 500 3D Black:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- HTS520 home cinema system 2.1 channels:400 W
- YHT-594 home cinema system 5.1 channels 700, 500 3D Black:700, 500
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
- HTS520 home cinema system 2.1 channels:65 dB
- YHT-594 home cinema system 5.1 channels 700, 500 3D Black:98 dB
HDMI ports quantity
- HTS520 home cinema system 2.1 channels:1
- YHT-594 home cinema system 5.1 channels 700, 500 3D Black:5
Power consumption (standby)
- HTS520 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0.3 W
- YHT-594 home cinema system 5.1 channels 700, 500 3D Black:0.5 W
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
- HTS520 home cinema system 2.1 channels:196 x 395 x 342 mm
- YHT-594 home cinema system 5.1 channels 700, 500 3D Black:262 x 316 x 264 mm
Subwoofer weight
- HTS520 home cinema system 2.1 channels:5.25 kg
- YHT-594 home cinema system 5.1 channels 700, 500 3D Black:6.9 kg

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Comparison of HTS520, YHT-594
46 specifications	A Philips HTS520 home cinema system 2.1 channels Model HTS520 View product	B Yamaha YHT-594 home cinema system 5.1 channels 700, 500 3D Black Model YHT-594 View product
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	DVD player	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD, DVD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video formats supportedKnown for one	MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, XviD	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	400 W	700, 500
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs	65 dB	98 dB
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, WAV, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	32 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06%
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
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedance	6 Ω	6 Ω
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 W
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 dB
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	16.5 cm (6.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 150 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	5
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.3 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	196 x 395 x 342 mm	262 x 316 x 264 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	5.25 kg	6.9 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 x 70 x 50 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 kg
Receiver dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	151 x 315 x 435 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	397 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	578 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	406 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
HDMI	Yes	Yes
Power requirementsKnown for one	220-240 V, 50 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker driver diameterKnown for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital Pro LogicII
Surround speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 x 123 x 120 mm
Surround speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	510 g
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 20000 Hz

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