Dialog AP-230 vs CROWN CMBS-501
Basic Specifications
| Dialog AP-230 | CROWN CMBS-501 | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Front speakers/satellites cabinet material | MDF | n/a |
| Subwoofer cabinet material | MDF | n/a |
| Front speakers depth | n/a | 135 mm |
| Height of front speakers | n/a | 185 mm |
| Width of front columns | n/a | 105 mm |
| Wall mounting | No | No |
| Weight of the set | n/a | 4.9 kg |
| Subwoofer height | 325 mm | 185 mm |
| Subwoofer width | 215 mm | 270 mm |
| Subwoofer depth | 376 mm | 185 mm |
Interfaces
| Dialog AP-230 | CROWN CMBS-501 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
| Mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Battery power | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Wireless connection | No | Yes |
| Subwoofer output | No | No |
| Line input (stereo) connector | RCA | n/a |
Sound quality
| Dialog AP-230 | CROWN CMBS-501 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of front speakers | 2 | 1 |
| Magnetic shielding of front speakers/satellites | Yes | n/a |
| Magnetic shielding of subwoofer | Yes | n/a |
| Total power (RMS) | 65 W | 50 W |
| Front speakers power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Maximum playback frequency | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Minimum reproducible frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Signal to noise ratio | n/a | 65 dB |
| Subwoofer power | 35 W | 20 W |
Functions
| Dialog AP-230 | CROWN CMBS-501 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Powered by USB | No | No |
| DTS ES decoder | No | No |
| Controls on front side | n/a | No |
