SHARP XL-B517D(BK) Hi-Fi Micro System, DAB+ Radio, Bluetooth 5.0, CD Player

I love music. I'm also somewhat, by modern standards, old-fashioned in that I still love CDs. Therefore it is important to me that I am able to hear them at their best. However, the most expensive does not always equate to the best for your needs (read those last three words in italics). Sure, I could have spent several hundred pounds on a system with all the bells and whistles, functions and features that I would, in all probability, never use. Hence, this fabulous little unit. It's a Sharp, which is a good start for me. I have bought numerous Sharp electricals through the years and have always found them reliable and good value. It's compact, which is a must in my limited-space flat. It looks cool, not a 'must' for me... but it helps :-) The sound quality on CD playback is pretty darn good for a unit of its size and output. The added bonus of adjustable bass and treble on the RC handset is a boon. It has Bluetooth connectivity, for those that need that sort of feature and also a single USB port, handily on the front of the set. So, would I recommend this particular make and model? In a flash, yes! I would suggest its ideal uses are for people like me who want something decent at a reasonable price that sounds good, too. I think it would make an ideal 'first' CD player for the inexperienced or technophobes who are put off by all the knobs, buttons and jargon (guilty as charged...) This set takes less than five minutes to set-up and about as long to learn how to use the RC handset! Dare I say it's 'idiot-proof'? A lovely product at a great price. What more could you ask for?

Great little unit, radio very easy to tune in for DAB, cd decent sound, neat look to it. Very satisfied so far!!

I bought this cheap HiFi to put it in my home office and listen to music while working, simple thing. The radio and CD sound is great, for a little room nothing else is needed, very clean and loud sound. The bluetooth works out of the box with my desktop computer, which BTW runs Ubuntu 24.04, connecting my desktop PC audio to its loudspeakers without any hassle, very convenient for the videocalls and good enough for work meetings, but not really great sound to listen to music via Bluetooth, the quality on this mode is not very high. Remote control works very well to increase volume or change modes from my desk, but it's a small room and I didn't test it in larger rooms. The 45W speakers are more than enough power and surely they will be able to deliver for a bigger space. I put 4 stars because it gets the job done, it has a good sound and quality is more than acceptable for the low price tag. If you don't want to spend a lot of money on a HiFi but still want to have a radio/CD/bluetooth, this is probably one of the cheapest you can but without regretting it. But always bear in mind: it's a cheap option. If you are really looking for high sound quality, you will need to look for more expensive equipment, not this.

Compact with loads of very good features ,good styling and sound qualities,incredible value.

Well worth the money for a mini hifi. It was for my bedroom and sound quality us perfect. Only problem is plugging in headphones but got an extension and it's just right. Neighbours won't have to listen to Planet Rock at 2 am lol. Very pleased as I'm redecorating the bedroom and it's a perfect fit

I only bought this little hi-fi in September 2023, and everything seemed great, all functions working as it should, producing a decent sound from my CD collection, i went to play some music yesterday flicked the switch on the wall...and BANG! the sound heralded the end of my hi-fi (which was power surge protected by the way) i could not get any power to the device after that it was completely broken, i tried another device in the wall and it worked perfectly as its a double wall socket, the lights are plugged into the other plug which was working well. So the defect was in the stereo because everything else was still working well and other devices plugged into the same socket are working well, i am really disappointed with Sharp as they are usually a reputable name, but in this case i would avoid this model, i have no doubt i wont get a replacement or a refund, however to go BANG! after only 8 months is hardly a great advertisement for quality is it.

Being honest, I wasn't expecting this to be quite as good as it turned out to be! Very easy to connect up and the DAB radio will auto search and find stations. I bought it mainly to play CDs and for the Bluetooth connectivity. It easily connects to both my iPhone and MacBook and you also get a proper CD player, with a drawer. The sound quality is very good. I don't suppose true audiophiles would fully approve but most would-be purchasers will be happy. It's certainly more than loud enough for my small lounge. I would say the sound is warm and full, though any opinion is of course, subjective. There is a selection of equaliser presets but what really sets it apart is the ability to alter (raise and lower) both bass and treble independently from the remote control. Not something that all systems in this price bracket have. In addition, if used for playing music files via Bluetooth, there is also the ability to change sound settings on your device. As for its appearance, the system is well finished with wooden speaker cabinets and a metal player. It has a pleasant uncomplicated style that should appeal to many. I'm very happy with my purchase and would recommend to others.

everything was perfect from the product to delivery

Bon produit, le plus c'est le réglage des graves et des aigues indépendant.

Un ensemble qui prend peu de place et hyper léger : surprenant mais très efficace ! Pour info au cas où : je précise que quand la chaîne est en veille, l'affichage [date et heure] reste lumineux. Perso rien à redire.

Ned schlecht, für den Preis erstaunlich gut....nur bei großer Lautstärke wir es etwas zu "klirrend2, aber bei Zimmerlautstärke gut. Kann man gut etwas mit anfangen.... Kaufempfehlung, für den, der es gern etwas leiser mag....

Está muy muy bien por el precio que tiene. El sonido es bastante bueno. Tiene unos graves muy buenos y las conexiones como el bluethot van perfectas. lo volvería a comprar para otro sitio

Mooie micro hifi installatie Is het bedrag het geld waard! Geluid is goed voor mij in het appartement.