CROWN CMBS-501 vs CROWN CMS-357
Basic Specifications
| CROWN CMBS-501 | CROWN CMS-357 | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Front speakers depth | 135 mm | n/a |
| Height of front speakers | 185 mm | n/a |
| Width of front columns | 105 mm | n/a |
| Wall mounting | No | No |
| Weight of the set | 4.9 kg | n/a |
| Subwoofer height | 185 mm | n/a |
| Subwoofer width | 270 mm | n/a |
| Subwoofer depth | 185 mm | n/a |
Interfaces
| CROWN CMBS-501 | CROWN CMS-357 | |
|---|---|---|
| Digital optical input | No | No |
| USB Type A interface (for flash drive) | Yes | Yes |
| USB interface (for computer connection) | No | No |
| Digital coaxial input | No | No |
| Support for SD memory cards | Yes | Yes |
| Line input (stereo) | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | No | n/a |
| Mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Battery power | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | n/a |
| Wireless connection | Yes | n/a |
| Subwoofer output | No | n/a |
| Line input (stereo) connector | n/a | RCA |
Sound quality
| CROWN CMBS-501 | CROWN CMS-357 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of front speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Magnetic shielding of front speakers/satellites | n/a | Yes |
| Magnetic shielding of subwoofer | n/a | Yes |
| Total power (RMS) | 50 W | 50 W |
| Front speakers power | 15 W | 10 W |
| Maximum playback frequency | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Minimum reproducible frequency | 20 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Signal to noise ratio | 65 dB | 80 dB |
| Subwoofer power | 20 W | 30 W |
Functions
| CROWN CMBS-501 | CROWN CMS-357 | |
|---|---|---|
| HF adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| LF adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| DTS decoder | No | No |
| Dolby Pro Logic II decoder | No | No |
| Dolby Digital decoder | No | No |
| Remote control | wireless | wireless |
| Built-in tuner | No | Yes |
| Powered by USB | No | No |
| DTS ES decoder | No | No |
| Controls on front side | No | n/a |
