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The Philips HTS7540 is a Blu-ray 5.1 home theater system offered by Philips. The system is comprised of a Blu-ray disc player, four 125 watt tall-boy speakers, a 250 watt center speaker and a 250 watt subwoofer. It has an HDMI, component and composite video output for connectivity with any TV and has an AUX, digital coaxial and optical digital audio inputs to enjoy additional audio sources and has an integrated FM antenna. The built-in Ethenet port lets you enjoy BD-Live for exclusive downloadable content, live events, live chats, gaming and on-line shopping. The EasyLink lets you control multiple devices with one controller using the HDMI CEC industry-standard protocol. It supporst DTS-HD Advanced Digital Out and Dolby TrueHD for high quality audio and DoubleBASS ensures you hear even the deepest bass tones from the compact subwoofer.
MSRP $1,000.00
Release date September, 2009
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Specifications
- Picture/Display:
- D/A converter: 12 bit / 150MHz
- Picture enhancement: High Def (720p, 1080i, 1080p), Progressive Scan, Video upscaling
- Sound:
- Output power (RMS): 4x125W, 2x250W
- Total Power (RMS): 1000 W
- D/A converter: 24 bit, 192 kHz
- Frequency response: 180-14000 Hz
- Signal to noise ratio: >65 dB
- Sound System: DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Prologic II, Stereo
- Sound Enhancement: Class "D" Digital Amplifier, Night Mode
- Equalizer settings: Rock, Action, Classic, Concert, Drama, Lounge, Gaming, Sports
- Video Playback:
- Compression formats: DivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2, WMV, AVCHD, avi, MKV, MPEG4, XviD
- Playback Media: DVD-Video, CD-R/CD-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, Video CD/SVCD, BD Video, BD-R/RE 2.0
- Video disc playback system: NTSC, PAL
- Audio Playback:
- Compression format: MP3, WMA
- Playback Media: DVD+R/+RW, Audio CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, USB flash drive
- MP3 bit rates: 32-256 kbps and VBR
- Still Picture Playback:
- Picture Compression Format: JPEG
- Playback Media: DVD+R/+RW, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, USB flash drive
- Picture Enhancement: Rotate, Zoom, Slideshow with music playback
- Tuner/Reception/Transmission:
- Tuner Bands: FM
- Connectivity:
- Front / Side connections: Hi-Speed USB, MP3 Line-in
- Rear Connections: HDMI output, Component Video output, Composite video (CVBS) output, AUX in, FM Antenna, Easy-Fit speaker connectors, Ethernet, Coaxial Digital Input, Optical Digital Input
- Power:
- Power supply: 120/230VAC, 50/60Hz
- Standby power consumption: < 0.8 W
- Power consumption: 180 W
- Loudspeakers:
- Satellite Speaker: 4 Floor standing pillars, 3 way
- Satellite speaker drivers: 18mm Dome Tweeter, 2x 3" full range woofer
- Satellite speaker impedance: 6 ohm
- Satellite speaker freq range: 150-20000 Hz
- Center Speaker: Magnetically shielded, 3 way
- Center speaker drivers: 2 x 2.5" woofers, 18mm Dome Tweeter
- Center freq range: 150-20000 Hz
- Center speaker impedance: 3 ohm
- Subwoofer driver: 8" high efficiency woofer
- Subwoofer freq range: 40-150 Hz
- Subwoofer impedance: 3 ohm
- Subwoofer type: Passive
- Included Accessories: Remote Control, 2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, Power cord, Quick start guide, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leaflet, HDMI cable
- Dimensions:
- Set dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 64 x 341 mm
- Set weight: 4 kg
- Surround Speaker dimensions (W x H x D): 98 x 1108 x 93 mm
- Surround speaker Weight: 3.9 kg
- Center speaker dimensions (W x H x D): 370 x 104 x 87 mm
- Center Speaker Weight: 1.3 kg
- Subwoofer dimensions (W x H x D): 295 x 375 x 295 mm
- Subwoofer Weight: 6.3 kg
- Packaging dimensions (W x H x D): 765 x 620 x 410 mm
- Weight incl. Packaging: 28 kg
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Competitors
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Released January, 2009
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MSRP $999.99
Released February, 2009
The Bose 3-2-1 GS Series III home theatre system is a 2.1 channel setup designed to deliver high-quality surround sound. The system includes two Bose Gemstone speakers which are specifically designed to emulate a full surround-sound experience without having to setup multiple satellite speakers. The subwoofer is a Bose Acoustimass unit and is intended...
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MSRP $1,199.95
Released March, 2009
Pros
- FM tuner
- includes remote control
- digital inputs, including HDMI
Cons
- small satellite drivers - physically unable to produce lower frequencies, higher volumes
- only 2.1
- extremely expensive for what it is
Philips HTS7540
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MSRP $869.00
Released May, 2009
The Samsung HT-BD1255 Blu-Ray home theater system contains 4 tower speakers, 1 horizontal front speaker and a subwoofer. It employs 5.1 channel surround sound. The HT-BD1255 produces a total sound output of 1000 watts. Wireless technology can be used to connect the rear speakers to the hub.The HT-BD1255 Blu-Ray Home Theater features both readable and...
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Pros
- digital audio inputs to enjoy the speakers with other devices
- stands are built into the equation
- profile 2.0
- can play the latest in high definition optical media (Blu-ray), backwards compatible with DVDs
- powerful - 1000W RMS (total system power)
- includes remote control, HDMI cable
- built in FM tuner
- full 5.1 surround sound
Cons
- not as versatile as a home theater system based on a receiver - no way to replace DVD player, upconvert standard SD content to HD, etc...
- too expensive for the majority of consumers
- no mention of DVD upconversion
- poor value - overpriced for limited features and future versatility
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