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ELSock
ELSock Posts: 42
edited May 2008 in Electronics
i'm in search of a new remote for my home theater. i'm looking at the logitech one and the logitech 1000. any info on either? or a better remote for around the same money?

thx
~ELSock~
Display - Sony 60a2000
AVR - Pioneer Elite 81TXV
Mains - PolkAudio RM50Ts
Center - Polk VM20
Surrounds - Polk RM8's
Rear Surr - Polk RM8's
Sub - Polk DSW600 Pro
Blu-Ray & DVD - PS3
HDDVD - Extinct
Games - Wii, Xbox360, PS3
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  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
    edited May 2008
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    ELSock wrote: »
    i'm in search of a new remote for my home theater. i'm looking at the logitech one and the logitech 1000. any info on either? or a better remote for around the same money?

    thx
    ~ELSock~

    Interesting that no one has responded, I think it's a worthwhile question and I'd be interested in any discussion. With all the equipment the Club members have you'd think everyone would be using Prontos or Harmonys.

    I'm still using Universal Remote Control's MX-700/800. I like being able to program it myself on the PC. The MX-350 Osiris for $150.00 would be my logical replacement but I would like color and a rechargeable battery. You just don't get that for a bill and a half.

    I have heard great things about the Harmony 1000. It solves the color/battery issue for me but is still lacking in 100% programmability. $400+ is a lot also. Hopefully someone else will chime in with some alternatives.
    Sony 60'' SXRD 1080p
    Amp = Carver AV-705THX 5-Channel
    Processor = NAD T747
    Panasonic BD35 Blu-Ray
    Main = SDA-1C Studio with RD0s, spikes, XO rebuild, rings, I/C upgrade
    Center=Polk CS10, Surround = Athena Dipoles, Sub= Boston 12HO
    Music/Video Streaming = Netgear NEO550
    TT = Audio Technica
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  • karaim
    karaim Posts: 23
    edited May 2008
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    How are the universal remotes? I am new to the home theater stuff and never had a universal remote before.

    Will the remote control all the features of my Receiver? Will it control the PS3?
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,244
    edited May 2008
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    There was some discussion of this one on here just last week or so. You might be able to find the thread if you search for it.

    http://www.x10.com/promotions/ir10a_em_ppt_6999_home.html

    Here it is:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67254&highlight=universal
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2008
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    Use the search feature. Here ya go...

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65046&highlight=harmony
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • BeRad
    BeRad Posts: 745
    edited May 2008
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    I just got an email from amazon for a $100 dollar mail in rebate on the 1000. That puts it at 250 when all is said and done.
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  • john22614
    john22614 Posts: 214
    edited May 2008
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    I don't think you can go wrong with Logitech,....their website remote programing process is excellent, as are their products and customer support. I've been using their Harmony 880 for years and am very satisfied. Will go back to them if I ever need a new one.....and it will support your all your receiver functions, play station, etc.
    B&W 804s mains
    B&W HTM4 center
    Polk PSW 1000 sub
    Outlaw 990 Pre Amp
    Anthem MCA 30 Amp
    Monitor Radius 180 surrounds
    Audiosource Stereo Amp for surrounds
    Denon 2910 Universal DVD/SACD Player
    Comcast DVR
    Pioneer Elite 42" Plasma 940 HD
    Harmony Universal Remote
    Blue Jeans interconnects and biwires
    Itunes Air Express
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