Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98 vs Philips HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 85specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 40identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:DVD player
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
  • RMS rated power
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:1200 W
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:800 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:MP3, WMA
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
  • MP3 bit rates
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:32 - 320 Kbit/s
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:112 - 320 Kbit/s
  • Center speaker type
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:2-way
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2.5-way
  • Center speaker impedance
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:3 Ω
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:4 Ω
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6 Ω
  • Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:7.62 cm (3")
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6.35 cm (2.5")

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Comparison of HTS5540/98, HTS9520/55
127 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discsUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsSVCD, VCDSVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersDIVX, DIVX HD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XVIDASF, AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG4, WMV
Full HDYesYes
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PALNTSC, PAL
Movie modesKnown for oneAction, Concert, DramaUnknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanYesYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Audio4 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1200 W800 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS 96/24, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIDTS, DTS-HD HR, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)65 dB65 dB
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WMAAAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one30%Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerYesYes
MP3 bit ratesDiffers32 - 320 Kbit/s112 - 320 Kbit/s
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WMA bit ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 - 192 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Radio Data System (RDS)YesYes
Preset stations quantity4040
Center speaker2 differ
Center speaker typeDiffers2-way2.5-way
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers3 Ω4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.54 cm (1")
Satellite speakers2 differ
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω6 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs7.62 cm (3")6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.54 cm (1")
Satellite speaker mid-range driver diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.35 cm (2.5")
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)16.5 cm (6.5")16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers3 Ω4 Ω
Network2 differ
BluetoothNoNo
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantity00
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial in11
Digital audio coaxial out00
Digital audio optical inDiffers01
Digital audio optical out00
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI versionDiffers1.31.4
Front / Side connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3 Link, USB
Power4 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs150 W125 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50-60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.9 W0.22 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs435 x 358 x 58 mm437 x 342 x 75 mm
Main unit weightDiffers3.56 kg4.5 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 115 x 280 mm247 x 117 x 99 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers1.05 kg1.17 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs280 x 92 x 95 mm85 x 111 x 435 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers1.4 kg1.67 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs196 x 342 x 395 mm404 x 342 x 195 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers5.25 kg6.4 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one3.77 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers400 mm560 mm
Package depthDiffers1180 mm400 mm
Package heightDiffers470 mm554 mm
Package weightDiffers24.5 kg23.5 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs400 x 470 x 1180 mm560 x 554 x 400 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAVAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features9 differ
Apple dockingDiffersNoYes
Built-in HDDNoNo
AirPlayNoNo
Center speaker depthKnown for one9.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker heightKnown for one9.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker widthKnown for one28 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Differs280 x 95 x 92 mm435 x 85 x 111 mm
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one5.08 cm (2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantity40 channels40 channels
DepthDiffers358 mm342 mm
Front speaker depthKnown for one11.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker heightKnown for one28 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker widthKnown for one10 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightDiffers58 mm75 mm
Rear speaker depthDiffers26 cm11.7 cm
Rear speaker heightDiffers110.1 cm24.7 cm
Rear speaker widthDiffers26 cm9.9 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one34.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one39.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one19.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one3.7 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one435 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Differs196 x 395 x 342 mm196 x 397 x 342 mm
Set weightKnown for one3.7 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Set widthDiffers43.5 cm43.7 cm
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiPhone, iPod
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Deep colour supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGIF, JPEG, JPG, PNG
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVCHD, DivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Wireless readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneEasyLinkUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
KaraokeNoNo
Frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesRotation, Slideshow, ZoomRotation, Slideshow, Zoom
PowerDiffers150 W125 W
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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