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Which Universal Remote to Use?

Hey everyone,

Looking for thoughts/opinions on trying to unite all my remote controls (currently 7) into one universal command remote.

Any one that folks recommend in particular for a combination home theater/listening room setup? I'm looking for ease of setup, future expandability, and ease of use without busting the bank.

I'm comparing the following:
- MX-3000 from Best Buy/Magnolia
- AMX
- iControl
- Phillips
- Logitech Harmony 550, 670, 890, 1000,

Also, any tips on which ones to avoid would be helpful. Many thanks!
maxim531
macdadtexas
1,794 posts
 
no delicacy issues
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jerrym303
54 posts
 
I have had several brands and other Harmony's. Everything is right about this remote for me:

Easy, easy, easy to program online

Can't lose your set-up as it is stored online

My wife can run it and I can label buttons she understands

Tilt backlight is fantastic

Strong signal output

Only thing it does not have is RF, but I run the powermid RF x10 system throughout my house. Allows the use of any IF remote anywhere.
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jerrym303
54 posts
 
Harmony One above.
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Does anyone know of a universal remote that will work with Oppo players. The stock one is lousy. I need one with nice large and illuminated buttons. I found several at WalMart for little more than ten bucks, but Oppo was not among the dozens of brands listed on the package.
theaudiotweak
1,793 posts
 
URC 900 is much better than any Harmony piece..Add the Mrf260 radio frequency extender for control up to 100 feet.Tom
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