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Philips Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS8562/98 vs Philips SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 53identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio output channels
    • Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS8562/98:5.1 channels
    • SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98:2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS8562/98:1000 W
    • SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98:500 W
  • Satellite speaker peak power
    • Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS8562/98:640 W
    • SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98:270 W
  • Subwoofer type
    • Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS8562/98:Passive subwoofer
    • SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98:Active subwoofer
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS8562/98:105 W
    • SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98:135 W
  • Package weight
    • Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS8562/98:18.9 kg
    • SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98:16.6 kg
  • Package dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS8562/98:565 x 395 x 443 mm
    • SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9221/98:570 x 400 x 413 mm

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Comparison of HTS8562/98, HTS9221/98
72 specifications
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsSVCD, VCDSVCD, VCD
Videoidentical
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedASF, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, WMVASF, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, WMV
Progressive scanYesYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1000 W500 W
Audio decodersDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master AudioDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Audio formats supportedAAC, MP3, WAV, WMAAAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
EqualizerYesYes
Sound enhancement technologyYesYes
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30%
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Radio Data System (RDS)YesYes
Preset stations quantity4040
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one15.2 cm (6")Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one230 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance5 Ω5 Ω
Satellite speaker tweeter diameter2.54 cm (1")2.54 cm (1")
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)15.2 cm (6")15.2 cm (6")
Satellite speaker peak powerDiffers640 W270 W
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferYesYes
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)16.5 cm (6.5")16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Subwoofer peak power230 W230 W
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputs11
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Composite video out11
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial in11
Digital audio optical in11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI version1.41.4
Front / Side connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMusic iLINK, USB
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs105 W135 W
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers18.9 kg16.6 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs565 x 395 x 443 mm570 x 400 x 413 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedAC, HDMIAC, HDMI
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Additional accessoriesDiffers2 x AAA Batteries, Auto- Calibration Mic, DCK3060 Dock for iPod/iPhone, FM antenna, HDMI cable, Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, World Wide Warranty leaflet2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, HDMI cable, Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, World Wide Warranty leaflet
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Image formats supportedGIF, JPEG XR, JPG, PNGGIF, JPEG XR, JPG, PNG
Picture enhancementHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, ZoomHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeNoNo
EasyLink21:9 format subtitle support, Audio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, Dynamic Lipsync, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough21:9 format subtitle support, Audio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, Dynamic Lipsync, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC

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