Sharp ANPR1500H

Sound quality, sturdy build quality, easy assembly, convenient solution

Confined soundstage, blocky design, remote, no 1080p upscaling

Although the AN-PR1500H is far from perfect, its performance is much better than you’d expect from a product whose primary function is to hold up a TV. Most impressive is its sound quality, which makes the most of its two-channel limitations, but with...

Perfect accompaniment to a flat-panel television, deep bassy sound

Heavy, virtual surround is poor, no HDMI input for video passthrough

The ANPR1500H is a great stereo replacement for the in-built speakers of a flat-panel television as well as providing a stylish stand and A/V equipment rack. It won’t be able to emulate a proper surround sound system for movie playback, but it’ll do...

Can hold very big TVs ; Movies sound OK ; USB input

Cheap looking ; Terrible DVD playback and upscaling ; Poor music replay

Conclusion If you couldn't tell from the rest of the review, we weren't particularly impressed by the Sharp ANPR1500H. The only thing it could really do to a high degree of proficiency was not fall down when you put a TV on top of it. While you may end...

excellent sound

there is a humming in the background, even when there are no computers, mobiles in vicinity