Microlab M-500 vs CROWN CMS-357
Basic Specifications
| Microlab M-500 | CROWN CMS-357 | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Front speakers/satellites cabinet material | MDF | n/a |
| Subwoofer cabinet material | MDF | n/a |
| Front speakers depth | 64 mm | n/a |
| Height of front speakers | 150 mm | n/a |
| Width of front columns | 91 mm | n/a |
| Wall mounting | No | No |
| Weight of the set | 4.3 kg | n/a |
| Subwoofer height | 232 mm | n/a |
| Subwoofer width | 178 mm | n/a |
| Subwoofer depth | 305 mm | n/a |
Interfaces
| Microlab M-500 | CROWN CMS-357 | |
|---|---|---|
| Digital optical input | No | No |
| USB Type A interface (for flash drive) | No | Yes |
| USB interface (for computer connection) | No | No |
| Digital coaxial input | No | No |
| Support for SD memory cards | No | Yes |
| Line input (stereo) | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | n/a |
| Mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Battery power | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | n/a |
| Wireless connection | No | n/a |
| Subwoofer output | No | n/a |
| Line input (stereo) connector | RCA/mini jack | RCA |
Sound quality
| Microlab M-500 | 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) | 40 W | 50 W |
| Front speakers power | 12 W | 10 W |
| Maximum playback frequency | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Minimum reproducible frequency | 35 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Signal to noise ratio | 75 dB | 80 dB |
| Subwoofer power | 16 W | 30 W |
| Separation of channels | 45 dB | n/a |
Functions
| Microlab M-500 | 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 | n/a | wireless |
| Built-in tuner | No | Yes |
| Powered by USB | No | No |
| DTS ES decoder | No | No |
| Controls on front side | Yes | n/a |
