Sharp SD EX200 Micro system

Advantages Vertical CD Mechanism & Great Sound Quality
Disadvantages No Tape or MP3

...** First Impression ** I'm not going to try and fall anyone into thinking that Sharp have the quality of makes like Pioneer or Sony, the only real similarity is that they are Japanese and obviously make electrical goods. The SD-EX200H (which I'm going to call the X200, because it is shorter and sounds cooler) is a hi-fi that has served me well for over 3 years, and been Japanese hasn't even hinted at breaking. The main console even survived a 1.5m fall from my shelf, so it is a machine built to last. ** Design ** The X200 consists of a main console with 2 speakers with attachable covers. The CD drive is reminiscent of the doors of the Delorean, as it hinges and the top (swings upwards). The layout is very simple, with 8 spread out square buttons. The LCD display is fairly large with a stylish blue backlight, which can... Read review

Advantages Excellent manual, easy to follow. The system is beautifully designed and easy to operate. For the price, listed between £150 and £220, I got mine for £99!, this is outstanding value for money.
Disadvantages For the price, none.

...For the money you are getting an outstanding machine. I compared this with apparently superior brands like sony and denon, but for me the sound quality and power of this system made me opt for sharp, a brand with perhaps less cudos attached to it. When I installed the system (an extremely well written manual, easy to follow) I was blown away by the quality of sound for the space I had planned for - large bedroom. 100 W per channell RMS does the business with no distortion at nuclear blast sound levels! What I really like is the design, clean lines, slim - I can hang it on the wall, and also the remote handset design - the best I have come across to date. Also you get good quality two way speakers with this system that can handle the output. Buy this for the quality and power for the money, even at £200 its a bargain.... Read review