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GENESIS Helium 600 vs Philips SPA8180B/94 speaker set

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 4identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips SPA8180B/94 speaker set has 2 channels more audio output channels than the GENESIS Helium 600 (4.1 channels vs 2.1 channels). The Philips SPA8180B/94 speaker set has 25 W more RMS rated power than the GENESIS Helium 600 (85 W vs 60 W). The GENESIS Helium 600 has 0.4 m more power cable length than the Philips SPA8180B/94 speaker set (1.7 m vs 1.3 m). Only the Philips SPA8180B/94 speaker set has Bluetooth. Product colour: Black, Red on the GENESIS Helium 600, Black on the Philips SPA8180B/94 speaker set.

  • Audio output channels
    • Helium 600:2.1 channels
    • SPA8180B/94 speaker set:4.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • Helium 600:60 W
    • SPA8180B/94 speaker set:85 W
  • Product colour
    • Helium 600:Black, Red
    • SPA8180B/94 speaker set:Black
  • Power cable length
    • Helium 600:1.7 m
    • SPA8180B/94 speaker set:1.3 m
  • Satellite speaker type
    • Helium 600:2-way
    • SPA8180B/94 speaker set:1-way
  • Number of satellite speakers
    • Helium 600:2
    • SPA8180B/94 speaker set:4
  • Satellite speakers RMS power
    • Helium 600:30 W
    • SPA8180B/94 speaker set:10 W
  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • Helium 600:30 W
    • SPA8180B/94 speaker set:40 W

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Comparison of Helium 600, SPA8180B/94
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SPA8180B/94 speaker set

Model SPA8180B/94

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Performance4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1 channels4.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers60 W85 W
Recommended usagePC/LaptopPC/Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), WoodUnknown — not stated by the source
Remotely operatedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cable lengthDiffers1.7 m1.3 m
Magnetically shieldedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for oneRotaryUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHS, WEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetwork Y
Amplifieridentical
Amplification device includedYesYes
Amplifier/receiver output interface typeKnown for oneRCAUnknown — not stated by the source
Amplifier/receiver input interface typeKnown for one3.5 mm jackUnknown — not stated by the source
Amplification device form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in
Amplifier classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA/B
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 dB
Satellite speakers3 differ
Satellite speaker typeDiffers2-way1-way
Number of satellite speakersDiffers24
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers30 W10 W
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 Ω
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84 dB
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 x 90 x 105 mm
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneActive subwooferUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers30 W40 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)16.5 cm (6.5")16.5 cm (6.5")
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 Ω
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 dB
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 x 300 x 330 mm
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220-240 V230 V
Power sourceACAC
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AirPlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio RCA inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Case colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one40 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Channel separationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 dB
Input sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source550 mV
MP3-playerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source420 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source287 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source535 mm
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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