Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS5550/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTS5550/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 54identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • RMS rated power
    • HTS5550/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1200 W
    • HTS5550/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:900 W
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • HTS5550/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:20 - 150 Hz
    • HTS5550/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:40 - 150 Hz
  • Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out
    • HTS5550/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
    • HTS5550/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
  • AC input frequency
    • HTS5550/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 Hz
    • HTS5550/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50-60 Hz
  • Subwoofer weight
    • HTS5550/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.25 kg
    • HTS5550/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.37 kg

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Comparison of HTS5550/12, HTS5550/55
106 specifications
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player typeDVD playerDVD player
Disc types supportedCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, 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
Videoidentical
3DNoNo
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 scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Audio1 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1200 W900 W
Audio decodersDolby Pro Logic II, Dolby SurroundDolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Surround
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)65 dB65 dB
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3, 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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speakersidentical
Number of satellite speakers44
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)16.5 cm (6.5")16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers20 - 150 Hz40 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI in00
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantity11
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers01
Composite video out11
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown 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 & dimensions1 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)260 x 260 x 1101 mm260 x 260 x 1101 mm
Front speaker weight3.77 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)196 x 342 x 395 mm196 x 342 x 395 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers5.25 kg5.37 kg
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one260 x 260 x 1101 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one3.77 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source697 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Built-in HDDNoNo
AirPlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
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 supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPEG
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
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 mm
Set widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43.5 cm
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one40 channelsUnknown — 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 modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotation, Slideshow, Zoom

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