Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98 vs Philips Immersive Sound HTS5550X/78 home cinema system

21specifications compared
9differ
12identical
89known for one product only

Key differences

Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:16.5 cm (6.5")
- Immersive Sound HTS5550X/78 home cinema system:2.54 cm (1")
Main unit weight
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:3.56 kg
- Immersive Sound HTS5550X/78 home cinema system:3.56 g
Front speaker weight
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:1.05 kg
- Immersive Sound HTS5550X/78 home cinema system:3.77 g
Center speaker weight
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:1.4 kg
- Immersive Sound HTS5550X/78 home cinema system:1.40 g
Subwoofer weight
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:5.25 kg
- Immersive Sound HTS5550X/78 home cinema system:5.37 g
Rear speaker weight
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:3.77 kg
- Immersive Sound HTS5550X/78 home cinema system:3.77 g
Package weight
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:24.5 kg
- Immersive Sound HTS5550X/78 home cinema system:34.68 g
Package dimensions (WxDxH)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:400 x 470 x 1180 mm
- Immersive Sound HTS5550X/78 home cinema system:400 x 697 x 1.200 mm

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Comparison of HTS5540/98, HTS5550X/78
110 specifications	A Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98 Model HTS5540/98 View product	B Philips Immersive Sound HTS5550X/78 home cinema system Model HTS5550X/78 View product
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	DVD player	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Tray	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Videoidentical
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for one	DIVX, DIVX HD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XVID	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Audioidentical
Audio output channelsKnown for one	5.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	1200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersKnown for one	DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	65 dB	65 dB
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	30%	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
Radioidentical
FM radioKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bands	FM	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 speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 impedance	4 Ω	4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	16.5 cm (6.5")	2.54 cm (1")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 150 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	150 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	110 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)	0.9 W	0.9 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	435 x 358 x 58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightDiffers	3.56 kg	3.56 g
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	100 x 115 x 280 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightDiffers	1.05 kg	3.77 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	280 x 92 x 95 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightDiffers	1.4 kg	1.40 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	196 x 342 x 395 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightDiffers	5.25 kg	5.37 g
Rear speaker weightDiffers	3.77 kg	3.77 g
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthKnown for one	400 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	1180 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	470 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	24.5 kg	34.68 g
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	400 x 470 x 1180 mm	400 x 697 x 1.200 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AV	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AirPlayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker depthKnown for one	9.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker heightKnown for one	9.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker widthKnown for one	28 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)	280 x 95 x 92 mm	280 x 95 x 92 mm
Centre speaker driver diameter	5.08 cm (2")	5.08 cm (2")
Channels quantity	40 channels	40 channels
DepthKnown for one	358 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker depthKnown for one	11.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker heightKnown for one	28 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker widthKnown for one	10 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	26 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	110.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	26 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	34.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	39.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	19.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	3.7 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	435 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)	196 x 395 x 342 mm	196 x 395 x 342 mm
Set weightKnown for one	3.7 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set widthKnown for one	43.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	EasyLink	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
KaraokeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeDiffers	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20 Hz
Playback modesKnown for one	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power	150 W	150 W
SlideshowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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