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Philips HTS5520/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98

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  • 79specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 55identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • 3D
    • HTS5520/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:No
  • RMS rated power
    • HTS5520/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:800 W
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:1200 W
  • Center speaker impedance
    • HTS5520/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:3 Ω
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • HTS5520/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:8 Ω
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:4 Ω
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • HTS5520/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:20.3 cm (8")
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:16.5 cm (6.5")
  • Subwoofer impedance
    • HTS5520/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:8 Ω
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:3 Ω
  • Ethernet LAN
    • HTS5520/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:Yes
  • SCART ports quantity
    • HTS5520/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:1

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Comparison of HTS5520/93, HTS5550/98
124 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeDVD playerDVD player
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discs1 discs1 discs
Playback disc formatsCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCDCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Video formats supportedASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV, XVIDASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV, XVID
Full HDYesYes
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PALNTSC, PAL
Movie modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAction, Concert, Drama
Progressive scanYesYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Video enhancement technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers800 W1200 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital 5.1Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Surround
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)65 dB65 dB
Audio formats supportedMP3, WMAMP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)30%30%
EqualizerYesYes
Sound enhancement technologyYesYes
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Frequency response CD20 - 20000 Hz20 - 20000 Hz
Frequency response DVD20 - 20000 Hz20 - 20000 Hz
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Preset stations quantity4040
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω3 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one400 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs20.3 cm (8")16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers8 Ω3 Ω
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothNoNo
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI in00
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityDiffers01
USB ports quantityDiffers01
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
Composite video out11
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial in11
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI version1.31.3
Front / Side connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHi-Speed USB, MP3 Line-in
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)150 W150 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50-60 Hz
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.9 W0.9 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)435 x 358 x 58 mm435 x 358 x 58 mm
Main unit weight3.56 kg3.56 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 103 x 279.3 mm260 x 260 x 1101 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers1 kg3.77 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)280 x 92 x 95 mm280 x 92 x 95 mm
Center speaker weight1.4 kg1.4 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs122.6 x 369 x 307 mm196 x 342 x 395 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers3.76 kg5.25 kg
Rear speaker weightDiffers1 kg3.77 kg
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers390 mm425 mm
Package depthDiffers565 mm1200 mm
Package heightDiffers395 mm697 mm
Package weightDiffers15.3 kg33 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs390 x 395 x 565 mm400 x 697 x 1200 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, AVUnknown — 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
Other features2 differ
Built-in HDDNoNo
AirPlayNoNo
Center speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.2 cm
Center speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5 cm
Center speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 cm
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)280 x 95 x 92 mm280 x 95 x 92 mm
Centre speaker driver diameter5.08 cm (2")5.08 cm (2")
Channels quantity40 channels40 channels
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 mm
Front speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 cm
Front speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110.1 cm
Front speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 cm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 mm
Image formats supportedDiffersJPGJPEG
MP3 playbackYesYes
Rear speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110.1 cm
Rear speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 cm
Sound modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSports
Subwoofer depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.2 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39.5 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.6 cm
Video compression formatsDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XvidDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, Xvid
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Differs122.6 x 307 x 369 mm196 x 395 x 342 mm
Set widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43.5 cm
Apple dockingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneStereoUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Equalizer modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJazz, Rock
Frequency range20 - 20000 Hz20 - 20000 Hz
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Playback modesRotation, Slideshow, ZoomRotation, Slideshow, Zoom
Power150 W150 W
KaraokeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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