Whats the best HT Universal Remote??

RxPolksterRx
RxPolksterRx Posts: 43
edited December 2011 in Electronics
Building a dedicated HT room in my basment and wondering what suggestions members have for universal remotes?

What it will be running:

1. My just purchased Elite SC-57 :cheesygrin:
2. 3D BluRay player - have not decided which I will be going with
- screen with be fixed on wall
3. Projector - looking at the Epson ProCinema 6010
4. RF Lighting
5. Maybe add an amp in the future

Ive read some good things on the Harmony One 900 - and then going to talk to my local HT shop, said that Harmony isnt worth the money you pay for them. Looking to spend $300 or less but open to listen to anything if it is something that offers extra for the money.

Thanks for the help!
"C-A-T-S CATS CATS CATS"

Living Room
AVR- Pioneer Elite SC-37
Mains- Polk Monitor 70
Center- Polk CS2
Surrounds- Polk Monitor 40
BS - Polk Monitor 40
T.V.- 55" Samsung UN55B8000


Home Theater
Receiver- Pioneer Elite SC-57
Mains- Polk RTi12
Center- Polk CSi5
Front Height - Polk RTi4
Surrounds- Polk FXi A6
Back Surrounds - Polk RTi4
Sub- Dual Epik Empire
Projector- Epson 6010
Screen- DragonFly 100"
Blu-Ray- Oppo BD-93
Game Units- 120 GB Slimline PS3, Super NES
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2011
    Harmony One still gets my vote. Love mine though I am having a slight battery issue with it and am waiting on a replacement battery. Still very nice remote with all the buttons in the right place.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited December 2011
    H1 here too.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • RxPolksterRx
    RxPolksterRx Posts: 43
    edited December 2011
    In need of RF control though- will have my AVR and other setup ran under the stairs - will be walled off with air vents and an access door to get to them. so RF is a must and the H1 doesn't offer that does it?
    "C-A-T-S CATS CATS CATS"

    Living Room
    AVR- Pioneer Elite SC-37
    Mains- Polk Monitor 70
    Center- Polk CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Monitor 40
    BS - Polk Monitor 40
    T.V.- 55" Samsung UN55B8000


    Home Theater
    Receiver- Pioneer Elite SC-57
    Mains- Polk RTi12
    Center- Polk CSi5
    Front Height - Polk RTi4
    Surrounds- Polk FXi A6
    Back Surrounds - Polk RTi4
    Sub- Dual Epik Empire
    Projector- Epson 6010
    Screen- DragonFly 100"
    Blu-Ray- Oppo BD-93
    Game Units- 120 GB Slimline PS3, Super NES
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited December 2011
    The Harmony 900 has RF, and it's worth every penny.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2011
    AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »
    The Harmony 900 has RF, and it's worth every penny.

    900 as mentioned. Logitech has these in refurb for 180 or so. Go for it.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited December 2011
    I know I'm going to catch flak from the Monster haters... But I recommend the Monster AVL-300. Supposedly it's based on the Harmony 850. Has RF, also has Z-Wave lighting control, and comes with a Unilink module (similar to Logitech's IR blaster). Not sure about the Logitech IR Blaster, but the Monster Unlink module has a total of 4 IR emitter LEDs on it--two on the front, and one on each side. Also has four ports on the rear of it for attaching remote emitters, whereas the Logitech has two ports.

    Trades a touchscreen for physical buttons surrounding the screen, which is something I actually prefer, but YMMV. I like being able to reach for the remote and push the button I want without actually looking at it, but maybe that's just me.

    Amazon selling them for $70. You get all the functionality of the Harmony 900 minus the touchscreen but plus Z-Wave lighting control, at a ~$180 cheaper price. I bought two.

    Edit: Oh I should also add that the screen on the AVL-300 is absolute crap, but it is legible. I am easily able to overlook this however, well, because it's a remote. But just thought I should mention that. When I first got it, I was really surprised by how gawdawful the screen was, but I quickly got over it after falling in love with the functionality.

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    Adcom GFA-545II, GFA-6000, Outlaw Audio 990, Netgear NeoTV
    Denon DCM-460, DMD-1000, Sony BDP-360, Bravia KDL-40Z4100/S
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