Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS5540/05 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Yamaha YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels

41specifications compared
21differ
20identical
80known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- HTS5540/05 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Not included
RMS rated power
- HTS5540/05 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1200 W
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1650 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- HTS5540/05 home cinema system 5.1 channels:30%
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.9%
Supported radio bands
- HTS5540/05 home cinema system 5.1 channels:FM
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AM, FM
Center speaker type
- HTS5540/05 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2-way
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1-way
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
- HTS5540/05 home cinema system 5.1 channels:7.62 cm (3")
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6.98 cm (2.75")
Subwoofer type
- HTS5540/05 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Passive subwoofer
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Active subwoofer
HDMI in
- HTS5540/05 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
- YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4

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Comparison of HTS5540/05, YHT-498
121 specifications	A Philips HTS5540/05 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS5540/05 View product	B Yamaha YHT-498 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model YHT-498 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD player	Not included
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Tray	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	No
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	SVCD, VCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedDiffers	DIVX, DIVX HD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XVID	AVI
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Movie modesKnown for one	Action, Concert, Drama	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1200 W	1650 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II	Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	65 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs	30%	0.9%
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	DoubleBass FullSound Night Mode Treble and Bass Control Dialogue Enhancer	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	112 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-bit/192kHz
Radio1 differ
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM	AM, FM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker2 differ
Center speaker typeDiffers	2-way	1-way
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs	7.62 cm (3")	6.98 cm (2.75")
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84 dB
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Satellite speakersidentical
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1-way
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 dB
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)	16.5 cm (6.5")	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	40 - 150 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 W
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI inDiffers	0	4
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantity	0	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	1	1
Composite video out	1	1
S-Video outputs quantity	0	0
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers	1	2
Digital audio coaxial out	0	0
Digital audio optical inDiffers	0	2
Digital audio optical out	0	0
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front / Side connectionsKnown for one	Hi-Speed USB MP3 Line-in	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	HDMI output Composite video (CVBS) output AUX in FM Antenna Easy-Fit speaker connectors Digital coaxial in Scart	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	180 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.9 W	0.1 W
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	435 x 358 x 58 mm	435 x 315 x 161 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 115 x 280 mm	112 x 116 x 176 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	660 g	590 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	280 x 92 x 95 mm	276 x 118 x 111 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers	680 g	730 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	196 x 342 x 395 mm	290 x 327 x 292 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	6.3 kg	8 kg
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.1 kg
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	112 x 116 x 176 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	590 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Additional accessoriesKnown for one	Remote Control FM antenna Quick start guide User Manual World Wide Warranty leaflet Scart Cable Batteries for remote control Power cord	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AirPlayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	DTS Dolby Prologic II Stereo DTS 96/24 Dolby Digital 5.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for one	CD-R/RW DVD+R/+RW DVD-R/-RW USB flash drive DVD+R/+RW DVD-R/-RW Audio CD CD-R/RW DVD+R/-R DL DVD-Video DVD+R/+RW DVD-R/-RW Video CD/SVCD CD-R/CD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	220-240 V 50 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Rotate Zoom Slideshow with music playback High Def (720p, 1080i, 1080p) Progressive scan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set weightKnown for one	3.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.98 cm (2.75")
Deep colour supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Satellite speaker driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.98 cm (2.75")
Surround speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	112 x 176 x 116 mm
Surround speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	590 g
x.v.Color supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	EasyLink	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	No	No
Playback modesKnown for one	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 25000 Hz
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1-way
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 dB
Front speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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