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Aiwa XH-A1000
by Edwardb92
My parents bought this about 5 years ago so they could have the radio on in the living room sometimes and also to double as a sort of surround sound by putting it on the auxiliary as our tv's speakers were to say the least, shocking.
From first look the main head unit'ish sort of bit is very fat and quite short but very ... featuristic with lots of dials and buttons allowing you to change quite a lot of things, the hi-fi has settings for all sorts of environments such as hall, studio, small room etc, quite useful if you're moving it around. The hi-fi also has a 3 disc changer, quite good if you want to listen to a few different things without having to constantly go to the CD player and change it.
Audio quality is great, I am still using the speakers to this day and think they are much better than they are given credit for. Being Aiwa it's not a brand everyone has heard of, nor does everyone think of for quality but these i do think have outperformed themselves. they do not provide the best for when people are singing however the smaller speakers do provide tweeters for this and the bass is just incredible.
Long life? The Hi-fi itself actually decided to give up on life a few months ago however the speakers are still going strong and i have got them wired up to my current system and they're doing a great job, the bass provided is astonishing for such an unknown brand, the only downside to them is the rather large size of them which can be quite space consuming for some.
In conclusion if you want something that is going to last a long time and not necessarily cost you to much then i would definitely recommend Aiwa and this system to others looking for something that meets this criteria.
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Aiwa XR-M78
by JJJJ
If you're looking for a new stereo system and 'simplicity' is the key word, then Aiwa's XR-M78 could be right up your street. There's no iPod dock in sight, just a good old fashioned CD player and radio tuner. Having owned a number of Aiwa devices in my time, I've come to realise that the brand offers very good value for money - but how ... does the XR-78 perform? In terms of the price, I paid £69 for the stereo around six years ago, but I've seen ones sell on eBay recently for under £20.
Design & Appearance
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Design wise, the XR-78 takes the standard boxy micro-system appearance and measures 144 x 170 x 280 mms. It's a size which allows the device to comfortably sit on a bookshelf or other tight crevice where a larger system simply wouldn't fit. The speakers are made from a light-coloured wood effect material and covered with pale green fabric - panic not, if green isn't your colour then the speaker covers can be removed (via a gentle pull) revealing a silver interior. CDs are entered into the top of the unit via a lid which opens at the touch of a button, and closed in a similar manner. The front of the device features the display screen, and also a series of buttons which illuminate to show the user which mode the player is in (CD, Radio, or Auxillary). To use the radio you'll need to attach the included MW/LW wire loop to the back of the unit.
Features & Sound Quality
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It should be pointed out straight away that if you're a fan of cutting edge features on your stereo, the XR-78 won't be for you - it's simply a what-you-see-is-what-you-get device with little in the way of gimmickry. In terms of special features, well, the XR-M78 doesn't really have anything of note except for a low power standby mode. When it comes to the basics however, the stereo features everything you would expect including repeat, random, and timer play. The success of any stereo system hinges on its sound quality, and I'm pleased to anounce that for its size, the XR-78 returns impressive results. There are three sound presets (Pop, Rock, and Jazz), each specifically tailored to the aforementioned genres. There's also a "T-Bass" mode which increases the frequency of the low-end sound, and a "BBE" mode to clarify the treble. To be honest I leave T-Bass off, as by default the stereo's bass is deep anyway) and any extra boost isn't necessary.
Final Word
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Although dated, Aiwa's Micro System is really easy to use, has a decent sound quality, and offers very good value for money. The downsides include the fact that you can't tinker with the sound beyond the three selectable presets - but that will be little concern to those who are paying under £20.
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Aiwa NSX-SZ315R
by Inn0v8
The NSX-SZ315R is a reasonably standard hi-fi system, and though it has a cd auto-changer, this is it's most unusual feature. The two tape decks can be useful for those with old in car audio, or just for simple audio recording.
The speakers are good quality, and not that large, with a slightly bass heavy sound. This can be ... adjusted with the various audio settings, however.
The remote is quite clearly set out, with a decent range, and batteries last several months before running out.
The tuner is quite variable in its quality - I think a specialist external aerial is a must for the best signal.
Considering the basic features of this Aiwa, it does take up a quite a large amount of room - I do not understand why it needs to be this big.
The CD sound is the best aspect of the Aiwa, with a rich sound, aided by the previously mentioned bass-weighted speakers. For the same reason, however, classical music does not sound its best when the Aiwa plays it.
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