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Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98 vs Philips HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 77specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 34identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:DVD player
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
  • 3D
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:No
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
  • RMS rated power
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:1200 W
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:800 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:MP3, WMA
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
  • MP3 bit rates
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:32 - 320 Kbit/s
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:112 - 320 Kbit/s
  • Center speaker impedance
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:3 Ω
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:4 Ω
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6 Ω
  • Subwoofer impedance
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:3 Ω
    • HTS9520/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω

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Comparison of HTS5550/98, HTS9520/55
127 specifications
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, 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 formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCDSVCD, VCD
Video2 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedDiffersASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, 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 decodersDiffersDolby Pro Logic II, Dolby SurroundDTS, 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
Sound enhancement technologyYesYes
MP3 bit ratesDiffers32 - 320 Kbit/s112 - 320 Kbit/s
Frequency response CDKnown for one20 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency response DVDKnown for one20 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Preset stations quantity4040
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Center speaker1 differ
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 typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5-way
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.54 cm (1")
Satellite speakers1 differ
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω6 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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")
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.35 cm (2.5")
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
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
Network1 differ
BluetoothNoNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityDiffers10
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
Composite video out11
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial in11
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI versionDiffers1.31.4
Front / Side connectionsDiffersHi-Speed USB, MP3 Line-inMP3 Link, USB
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs150 W125 W
AC input frequency50-60 Hz50-60 Hz
AC input voltage220-240 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)Differs260 x 260 x 1101 mm247 x 117 x 99 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers3.77 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 widthDiffers425 mm560 mm
Package depthDiffers1200 mm400 mm
Package heightDiffers697 mm554 mm
Package weightDiffers33 kg23.5 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs400 x 697 x 1200 mm560 x 554 x 400 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features10 differ
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
DepthDiffers360 mm342 mm
Front speaker depthKnown for one26 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker heightKnown for one110.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker widthKnown for one26 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightDiffers58 mm75 mm
Image formats supportedDiffersJPEGGIF, JPEG, JPG, PNG
MP3 playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker depthDiffers26 cm11.7 cm
Rear speaker heightDiffers110.1 cm24.7 cm
Rear speaker widthDiffers26 cm9.9 cm
Sound modesKnown for oneSportsUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Video compression formatsDiffersDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XvidAVCHD, DivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
WidthKnown for one435 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Differs196 x 395 x 342 mm196 x 397 x 342 mm
Set widthDiffers43.5 cm43.7 cm
Apple dockingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Wireless readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Equalizer modesKnown for oneJazz, RockUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeYesYes
Playback modesRotation, Slideshow, ZoomRotation, Slideshow, Zoom
PowerDiffers150 W125 W
KaraokeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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