Microlab FC 530U vs CROWN CMBS-501
Basic Specifications
| Microlab FC 530U | CROWN CMBS-501 | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Front speakers/satellites cabinet material | MDF | n/a |
| Subwoofer cabinet material | MDF | n/a |
| Front speakers depth | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Height of front speakers | 200 mm | 185 mm |
| Width of front columns | 110 mm | 105 mm |
| Wall mounting | No | No |
| Weight of the set | n/a | 4.9 kg |
| Subwoofer height | 235 mm | 185 mm |
| Subwoofer width | 242 mm | 270 mm |
| Subwoofer depth | 280 mm | 185 mm |
Interfaces
| Microlab FC 530U | 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 | n/a | No |
| Mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Battery power | No | No |
| Bluetooth | n/a | Yes |
| Wireless connection | n/a | Yes |
| Subwoofer output | n/a | No |
| Line input (stereo) connector | RCA | n/a |
Sound quality
| Microlab FC 530U | CROWN CMBS-501 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of front speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Magnetic shielding of front speakers/satellites | Yes | n/a |
| Magnetic shielding of subwoofer | Yes | n/a |
| Total power (RMS) | 64 W | 50 W |
| Front speakers power | 18 W | 15 W |
| Maximum playback frequency | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Minimum reproducible frequency | 35 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Signal to noise ratio | 75 dB | 65 dB |
| Subwoofer power | 28 W | 20 W |
| Separation of channels | 45 dB | n/a |
Functions
| Microlab FC 530U | 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 |
