Panasonic RX-D550
1 way, 1 speaker system, 20 W, LCD, 346 x 130 x 239 mm, Bluetooth

Steht im Kinderzimmer und spielt CDs ab. Lässt sich gut auch von Kinderhänden bedienen. Durch Bluetooth Funktion auch noch später gut nutzbar. Klang für diese Größe nicht außergewöhnlich aber besser als so manch anderes Küchenradio

If you play older cd's (and i mean just cd's that are like 5 years old) it clicks and the clicks get louder. Not good. Definitely dont recommend. It got to the point where it won't even play some cd's. So disappointed with it 😞

possiedo un bel Panasonic ( CD- TAPE- RADIO ) degli anni 90' ( ora alcune cose non funzionano più ia memorizzazione dei canali ed il lettore di CD ) ed ho quindi scelto di nuovo questo marchio ma è stata un grande delusione.

Despite having good points the Panasonic RX-D552 is not ideal, which is a great shame as it has potential to be an excellent unit. Sound Quality - The sound has a very good tone and the unit has plenty of power. I would prefer to have Bass, Treble and Mid (fully adjustable controls) as opposed to the provided EQ presets but what we have here offers a decent result together with the added Bass boost option. The Bass boost makes a noticeable difference but is not overpowering and, for me, the ‘Flat’ EQ setting with Bass boost ‘on’ provides excellent sound. Features - This unit offers DAB+, FM, CD, USB, and Bluetooth options and will play mp3s using both CDs and the the USB option. Unfortunately there is no ‘line in’ though that is not a problem for me but it could prove an issue for people who would like to connect a separate mp3 player, or similar external device. Presentation - A compact and pleasant looking unit that will slot easily into most spaces without drawing too much attention. Display - Tiny and NOT backlit so pretty much invisible and unusable unless you are within 3 feet of the unit in fairly strong light. The impact of this cannot be overstated; programming and setting up the unit is more difficult and takes longer than it should as a result and the remote control is less useful as you need to remember sequences to operate the unit and if you get lost there is no option but to get up and approach the unit to see where you are on the display. And when I approach the unit to see the screen I have to crouch because the screen is mounted near vertically and cannot be seen well from an angle either. In my view using this type and size of screen was an unfortunate design choice as it detracts from the enjoyment of using the unit overall. Remote Control - A comprehensive control allowing wide operation, but very limited in overall usefulness by the proximity issues with the display described above. Power - Can run on batteries which is important for true portability and may also explain why the screen is not backlit (energy conservation). This unit will, of course, run from mains power also. Price - The unit seems a little expensive for what it is, though my opinion here is no doubt affected by the usage issues with the display. Had the display been larger or had at least offered a backlighting option, hence been informative from a reasonable distance, the price would seem more appropriate. Despite its shortcomings I like the RX-D552, particularly its sound quality and portability. I will, for the most part, have to treat this unit in a similar way to one that does not have a remote control as I will need to be close-by to use it successfully. This is not a bad unit but could have been so much better if it had a decent screen. I would ideally award 3 1/2 stars if that were an option but have awarded 4 as it isn’t. **Since writing this review I have become aware of a nasty crackling sound that seems to occur mostly on the loudest sections of CDs and songs broadcast on DAB+. (I have not tried the USB stick functioning but suspect it would happen with that also.) This sounds to me like some form of digital distortion - a very annoying sound that I have tried to find a way around but have not been able to do so. At this point I’m not sure whether this is a fault with my particular unit or a fault inherent in the range. This unit is being returned.**

Had the white one, Absolutely love it! Doesn't look cheap, so neat and tidy, good sound on it to, bought it to use in my garden in the summer very pleased 😀

Easy to set up Boost's sound good Remote is ideal for size of unit

Bought for church use, providing background music while the church is open but not in use. Really good quality sound and controls allow me to auto repeat music from a USB stick, which is its main role. We have also used it for quiz nights and it can comfortably fill a church hall with sound without distortion, and the controls are fairly intuitive. Pity some functions only seem to be available using the remote, which could get lost. However the sound quality is the most important thing, and there it cannot be faulted.

I do not agree with many here that rate the sound of this unit as excellent. Its slightly above adequate. For this price i was expecting a little more fidelity. However, its compact and portable and does the job. It would have been much better with good old fashioned tone controls instead ot the skimpy 3 preset eq settings and bass boost. In fact without the bass boost it sounds like a toy. Still would have preffered a bass and treble adjustment. Hi fi seems to be a thing of the past as people opt for the convenient but vastly inferior sound quality of downloads over CD.

The item arrived the day before it was due but that was fine as I was at home to accept it. Packaging was very good. CD player was easy to work without looking at the instructions although I have still to fathom out how to work the sound boost. It is not mentioned in the instructions and when I press the button it says 'off'. Doesn't really matter too much as the sound is great. I have bought cheaper players which have sounded tinny but this is much deeper.

Just wanted to play our collection of CDs outside in the garden/patio, bonus was the radio - pity there is no installed rechargeable battery, although the batteries have lasted for a fair few outside events.