Sharp HE XLDH259P Micro Audio System

• iPhone & iPod Dock Micro System
• 160 watts RMS power
• CD Player with MP3 and WMA compatibility
• Charge iPod & iPhone

First of all it looks like the older Sharp XL-DH259N. It has an AM/FM tuner, USB port, cd player, audio in jack, video out, and an iPod port. However there are some differences. This newer unit adds support for iPhone, iPhone 3g, iPhone 3Gs, iPod touch 3rd Gen, iPod nano 5th Gen, iPod with video, and iPod with color display. This one also has plugs at the ends of the speaker wires that connect to the back of the unit, where as the older xldh259n just had bare wires.

The system sounds great even at higher volumes and works well in my dining room/kitchen area. The bass was alright but it would be nice if it had an output for a subwoofer. The unit itself looks good. The speakers have a nice metal screen on them. The large volume knob feels solid. The remote is perfect, it has a good button layout and includes special buttons for ipod, usb, etc. The wife loves the way it looks, sounds, and how easy it is to use.

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I have had one of these for only a few days but am already quite happy with my purchase. The sound is very nice. I like that the bass and treble can be adjusted individually. In addition there is an "extra bass" function and several equalizer modes.

I have been using it with my spouse's iPod and was very surprised at how good the iPod sounds. The iPod can be operated with the Sharp remote control.

I have not yet tried using the audio in jack for other possible sources or the USB connection, but am impressed with how many types of inputs the unit can accomodate.

I agree with the comment that the remote control has tiny legends, but at least the legend is in white lettering -I have seen worse.

Home-made (burned) CDs play correctly as well as commercial CDs.

FM reception seems Ok but i have not tested it too extensively yet.

Good value, in my opinion.

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I was looking for something small in size that was versatile(CD, Ipod doc, USB and aux ports)and with good sound. I think this Sharp HE XLDH259P is the ticket. I was able to compare this unit next to a Sony micro audio system, and this had a much richer sound and more bass than the Sony. And having aux plug-in, CD, Ipod doc and a USB port it's very versatile (no USB or Aux ports on the Sony). My only complaint is that the USB function is very picky of what files it will recognize and play. Still, I would recommend this unit if you have little space, but want big sound.

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This little 160 watt stereo really amazes me with its' excellent, clear sound. One doesn't expect such from such a "small" electronics item when one is 58 and "old school", but I swear it sounds equally as good or better than the Kenwood receiver with the bigger speakers that I had back in the '70's. Technology amazes me. If you want a fine little stereo for playing your cds, this is the one. Great cost too! I don't use the ipod unit or the usb, but I may in the future. I generally don't care for the lossy sound of mp3's hence the use of the stereo for cds. The radio sounds very nice too!

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If you're looking for a nice compact system that charges and docks your ipod and has excellent sound at a great price this is really it! Not only is this little system attractive looking, but it has everything you could want or need in a shelf system!

The sound for all types of music (including classical) is terrific even at louder levels. Bass is very good and shakes the floor. Nice options for preset equalizers, adjustable bass/trebel or just Xbass. Lots of options.

I had no problems using the ipod dock and it was all very easy to figure out without looking to any instructions (which is good, because they appear to be lousy). I love being able to dock my ipod and control it through the remote. Very cool!

The speakers have more wattage than the Japanese competitor's product with way less watts and the unit still costs less than the competitor!

My biggest complaint is that the speaker wires are hard-wired into the speaker and they have ridiculous clips on the ends that plug into the back of the stereo. Forget ever swapping out the speakers but fortunately, they are plenty nice! The other reason I gave the stereo four stars is because not only does it have these goofy wires/clips but the wires are about four feet long (typical for this stype of system, though)! This is really dysfunctional for full listening enjoyment. I don't like my speakers anywhere near one another and 8' apart just doesn't do it for me! I bought speaker wire and spliced 15' of wire into the line on each side. The sound is still great so the short wire is really just an inconvenience.

The remote was easy to figure out without the use of a instructions. However, if you are the instruction-reading type... they're lousy and on a silly super-large piece of paper that folds down. I haven't tried to program it because I can't figure out why I'd want to bother!

Overall, I'm quite happy with this stereo. After making my modifications to the wire, I am totally thrilled with it! I love it and would highly recommend this!