Edifier HCS2330 vs Microlab M-500II/5.1
Basic Specifications
| Edifier HCS2330 | Microlab M-500II/5.1 | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Front speakers/satellites cabinet material | MDF | MDF |
| Subwoofer cabinet material | MDF | MDF |
| Front speakers depth | 137 mm | 83 mm |
| Height of front speakers | 181 mm | 245 mm |
| Width of front columns | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Wall mounting | Yes | n/a |
| Weight of the set | 9.2 kg | 7.1 kg |
| Subwoofer height | 252 mm | 240 mm |
| Subwoofer width | 246 mm | 160 mm |
| Subwoofer depth | 271 mm | 320 mm |
| Depth of center channel speaker | n/a | 83 mm |
| Height of center channel speaker | n/a | 245 mm |
| Width of center channel speaker | n/a | 90 mm |
| Rear channel speaker depth | n/a | 83 mm |
| Height of rear channel speakers | n/a | 245 mm |
| Width of rear speakers | n/a | 90 mm |
Interfaces
| Edifier HCS2330 | Microlab M-500II/5.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Digital optical input | No | No |
| USB Type A interface (for flash drive) | No | No |
| USB interface (for computer connection) | No | No |
| Digital coaxial input | No | No |
| Support for SD memory cards | No | No |
| Line input (stereo) | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | No |
| Mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Battery power | No | No |
| Line input (stereo) connector | RCA | n/a |
Sound quality
| Edifier HCS2330 | Microlab M-500II/5.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of front speakers | 2 | 1 |
| Magnetic shielding of front speakers/satellites | Yes | Yes |
| Magnetic shielding of subwoofer | Yes | Yes |
| Total power (RMS) | 53 W | n/a |
| Front speakers power | 9 W | 7.5 W |
| Maximum playback frequency | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Minimum reproducible frequency | 48 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Signal to noise ratio | 85 dB | 80 dB |
| Subwoofer power | 35 W | 25 W |
| Rear speaker power | n/a | 7.5 W |
| Center channel power | n/a | 7.5 W |
Functions
| Edifier HCS2330 | Microlab M-500II/5.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| DTS decoder | No | No |
| Dolby Pro Logic II decoder | No | No |
| Dolby Digital decoder | No | No |
| Remote control | wireless | n/a |
| Built-in tuner | No | No |
| Powered by USB | No | No |
| DTS ES decoder | No | No |
