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<font color='#000000'>We would like your inputs regarding what type of products you would like to see more reviews of in 2004. Thank you.</font>
2x6spds
09-25-2003, 10:07 PM
<font color='#000000'>I'd like to see a review of the ATI 3000 series amplifier, cinenova amp, i.e., high power multichannel units with street prices of $3,000 or under.
Thanx</font>
<font color='#000000'>I'd like to see a review of the Paradigm Studio 100 V.3's!</font>
PaulF
09-26-2003, 01:29 PM
<font color='#000000'>I would like to see some Linn products tested, perhaps the 5125 5 channel class V amplifier. They also have some interesting integrated products such as the Classik Movie DI System integrated DVD/CD/Tuner/Preamp/Processor/Power amp.
On the other end of the spectrum they have products like the
Unidisk 1.1 universal player and Kisto 7.1 channel preamp/processor. These are out of the price range of most mortals but it would be interesting to see if these products prove to provide truly benchmark performance.</font>
hlesser
09-26-2003, 02:11 PM
<font color='#000000'>A review of the Rotel A-V receivers & multichannel power amps would be nice.</font>
<font color='#000000'>I'd like to see Universal DVD players.. New Marantz DV6400, and Denon 220</font>
<font color='#000000'>Thanks to all of you for quickly responding. However, please make sure you cast your vote. We plan on submitting this poll to vendors as an incentive to acquire more products for review. Tell a friend....</font>
Yamahaluver
09-27-2003, 12:38 AM
<font color='#0000FF'>More wide speaker reviews from the likes of Magnepan, Canton, Yamaha, SONY's $15K speakers etc.
Since one of the most ignored facet of HT and audio in general is properly matched speakers, this is one of the most needed items in audio.</font>
<font color='#000000'>I listened to a set of Canton's on a Rotel amp a few months ago - yuk. <img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('></font>
JoeE SP9
09-27-2003, 02:46 AM
<font color='#000000'>How about more panel type speakers. Magnepan, Eminent Technology, Martin Logan or Monsoon. How about Quad's? Although they are rather pricey. Monsoons have the spacious open sound panels are noted for. With their cone type woofers their placement is not so critical concerning distance from speaker to front wall, plus they are very reasonably priced. The same applies to Martin Logans although they are not as reasonably priced as Monsoons. They are electrostatic hybrids
<img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':cool:'></font>
Yamahaluver
09-27-2003, 12:22 PM
<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Eric : <font color='#000000'>I listened to a set of Canton's on a Rotel amp a few months ago - yuk. *<img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('></font>
<font color='#0000FF'>I can assure you that the problem here was not the Canton speakers as they are among the best but maybe the Rotel amp although from my past experience Rotels are quite neutral. Did you try the Ergo series? Cantons sound pretty close to Yamaha so it may not be to everyone's taste. I own a pair of Ergo-120 and rate them to be among the best.</font>
<font color='#000000'>I'd like to hear how the 1394 interface between components is being used by manufacturers to replace current RCA interconnects.</font>
ctransj
09-27-2003, 07:05 PM
<font color='#000000'>New sony ES receivers STA-DA3000ES/5000ES/9000ES
Thanks.</font>
<font color='#000000'>How about some Rockets or Ref series speakers from the guys over at AV123?</font>
RTPBob
09-28-2003, 12:16 AM
<font color='#000000'>I'd like to see you find and review "bargain" items. That doesn't mean that they are necessarily the cheapest items out there just ones that appear to be high value for my money. Some items might be; Magnepan HT, Sonance 5150 Amp., Outlaw products, nOrh products, etc. While the proces might be good, I don't really have a feel for how good some of these units are for the $$ they are asking.
I'd also like to see some unusual products that might be of interest like SRT's (Sound Related Technologies) Hydrosonic subwoofer. Once I buy a set of components a fair amount of time will go by before I buy another set. Reviews of unusual products keep my interest.</font>
<font color='#000000'>I would like to see the review of the Parasound C 1 controller and the Parasound A 51 amplifier.</font>
<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Yamahaluver : <font color='#000000'><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Quote (Eric @ Sep. 27 2003,01:18)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I listened to a set of Canton's on a Rotel amp a few months ago - yuk. *<img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>
I can assure you that the problem here was not the Canton speakers as they are among the best but maybe the Rotel amp although from my past experience Rotels are quite neutral. Did you try the Ergo series? Cantons sound pretty close to Yamaha so it may not be to everyone's taste. I own a pair of Ergo-120 and rate them to be among the best.</font></td></tr></table>
<font color='#000000'>I think these guys were the small Karats. They defiantly were not Ergos. Both I and another fellow thought that the tweeters were damaged. The high end was missing any crispness they sounded very muffled. We compared them to a set of Studio 100 V2’s (on the same Rotel amp). There was another speaker as well; can’t remember the name. It was a very ugly bookshelf with a non-removable metal grille. Those speakers sounded outstanding - I wanna say spike or snipe something like that ($4,000.00 / pr)</font>
Rob Babcock
09-28-2003, 08:57 PM
<font color='#000000'>I'd love to see a review of the new Spectron Musician multichannel digital amp. It pushes 500 W x 5 channels (!) which might make it the most powerful home amp in the world. I'm anxious to learn how it sounds, especially for MC music.</font>
Khellandros66
09-29-2003, 02:32 PM
<font color='#000000'>Boy do you guys got your work cut out for ya.
I'd would love to see the new RBH T Series (including five T-1s, and two of the subs <img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'> ), I would absolutely love to see a review of the Definitive BP7001SC, CLR3000, BPXV, Supercube Reference, also Martin Logans, Paradigms, and M&K. This is a lot to ask but would be awesome and to the teeth in detail.
I recently read a two and a half page review Home Theater Mag, of the above Defiitive system, it read more like an advertisment that a review. (Home Theater Ads instead of Home Theater Mag is whats its like these days. <img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>)
Also a I think a review of the Denon DVD5900 is In order, How bout a face of uniersals players in that price range. *<img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>
Bob *</font>
<font color='#000000'>I would like to see some booze products reviewed. Given the nature of this website, I could use a good informative laugh <img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
Seriously, how about the new Yamaha RX-Z9 !!!</font>
Clint DeBoer
09-30-2003, 10:32 AM
<font color='#000080'>The review is coming as soon as possible. We're waiting on a sample to be finished and sent to us.</font>
<font color='#000000'>I'd like to see comparison reviews. It's much more helpful to know relative differences between components since most reviews are much too flattering. A comparison of an inexpensive amp (anthem/rotel/nad) versus an expensive amp (musical fidelity/classe/etc) and whether any of these would improve the sound of a good a/v receiver (nad/denon/etc) if connected to the pre-outs.</font>
Dan Banquer
09-30-2003, 06:00 PM
<font color='#000000'>I haven't seen much on speakers as I recall over the past year. Is there anyone besides RBH, and Axiom that would be worthy of a review?
* * * * * * * * * d.b.</font>
<font color='#000000'>Hey Dan;
We would love to review some Fried speakers, can you acquire samples for us <img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>
Seriously, we are working on ramping up on speaker reviews for 2004. Stay tuned.....</font>
<font color='#000000'>I would like to see you guys review the Wharfedale Evolution series speakers. I am a bit of a newbie when it comes to high fidelity speakers but these sound great to me. I have searched the web and found only one three sentence review. I would love to see what a trained ear has to say about them.
They are probably not comparable to many of the high end speakers that you typically review but I think they are spectacular for the money. I have the Evo 30's, Centre, DX12 sub, and 8's, All for less than $1500. I think they would be a great choice for the HT < $3000 reference system.</font>
poneal6596
10-01-2003, 06:13 PM
<font color='#000000'>I would like to see some harman kardon a/v receiver reviews.</font>
steve
10-01-2003, 08:29 PM
<font color='#000000'>Greetings everyone.
We can't thank you enough for all this valuable input. *There seems to be a consensus that Audiohlics needs to do additional speaker reviews, among other products. *We are looking into some of the companies you all recommended and will be receiving new equipment soon. *Something we'd like to point out is that we are working with speaker manufacturers for upcoming product reviews. *They include the following.
1) *Tyler Acoustics
2) *VonSchweikert Audio
3) *A totally new line of RBH
4) *Canton Electronics
5) *A Do-It-Yourself Speaker (http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/setup/loudspeakers/DIYspeakers.php) article by our newest Junior Staff member, Ken Stein.
6) *And more......
In addition to speaker reviews, we are also getting ready to do reviews of other processor and amplifier combos. *This will include the following:
1) *Parasound Halo C2
2) *Arcam
3) *NAD
4) *And more...
Finally, we made some ground breaking progress with companies like Samsung and will be doing reviews of their new DVD player with DVI output, and an HDTV tuner. *Once we develop a solid relationship with them, we also hope to review Plasma TV's.
This is an exciting time for Audioholics and we are looking forward to growing our site with all of you as our welcomed guests.</font>
<font color='#000000'>Steve;
Let's also not forget the new Yamaha RXV-2400 that arrived today as well as the LNPA150 mono block amps from REDesigns. So many products, so little time <img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':;):'></font>
Khellandros66
10-04-2003, 12:52 AM
<font color='#000000'>I imagine any member of this forum would love to help out on the reviews <img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>
I would Like to see, Definitive, speakers reviewed, the ones in Home Theater Mag, aren't much more than extended ads.
Also I hop the RBH's include the new T Series
Bob</font>
Clint DeBoer
10-04-2003, 10:25 AM
<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Khellandros66 : <font color='#000000'>Also I hop the RBH's include the new T Series</font>
<font color='#000080'>Bingo. <img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'></font>
<font color='#000000'>I would like to see a review of a stereo only SACD player such as the Music Hall the Maverick SACD/CD player. Most of the SACD players out there have DVD video circuitry, so it would nice to hear a player without any DVD playback capability.</font>
<font color='#000000'>How about:
Yamaha RX-V1400/2400 vs. Pioneer AX3/AX5i ?</font>
<font color='#000000'>Figge;
The Yamaha RXV-2400 is currently under review. Stay tuned...</font>
<font color='#000000'>Gene, as I can see from your wonderful website, you still allowed the opportunity of analyzing any type or review in the world of classical music. I dedicated myself to years in this area. From personal experience I can tell you about the wonders and enunciating details you so far are missing. Take a chance to look at it and look forward in reading some of our reviews.
Thanks- NOFAITH</font>
<font color='#000000'>Nofaith;
Not sure exactly what you are asking? Would you like to see more reviews of Classical music CD's or would you like us to use Classic music in our reviews of hardware?</font>
<font color='#000000'>I would like to see a review of Yamaha's upcoming RX-Z9 reciever and I want it directly compared to Denon's AVR-5803 and Pioneer's VSX-49TXi... Looks like Yamaha's re-claimed the throne!!!
<img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/glare.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':glare:'></font>
<font color='#000000'>How about some Theta Digital product reviews, as well as the new Phillips iPronto remote?</font>
<font color='#000000'>Please review the new gear from NAD. T763 receiver and the new NAD pre/pro would be nice.</font>
<font color='#000000'>Sony Strda500ES or new ES line</font>
<font color='#000000'>Dear Members;
We really appreciate your feedback in this forum as well as via email. However, please make sure you vote in the polls the types of products you would like to see reviewed so that we can submit this data to manufacturers. Thank you.</font>
galindez
10-22-2003, 09:23 PM
<font color='#000000'>Speakers to review:::Def Tech 2006TLs would be great
as with B&W 603 s3</font>
<font color='#000000'>May I request a review of Harman/Kardon AVR320 receiver? (Maybe its an old model, but couldnt find any "definitive" reviews anywhere) Thanks.</font>
dlorde
11-07-2003, 09:23 PM
<font color='#000000'><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>PaulF : I would like to see some Linn products tested, perhaps the 5125 5 channel class V amplifier. They also have some interesting integrated products such as the Classik Movie DI System integrated DVD/CD/Tuner/Preamp/Processor/Power amp.
On the other end of the spectrum they have products like the
Unidisk 1.1 universal player and Kisto 7.1 channel preamp/processor. These are out of the price range of most mortals but it would be interesting to see if these products prove to provide truly benchmark performance.
I strongly second the call for some Linn product tests. The new range of Akurate speakers would make an interesting reference comparison article, and the Classik Movie Di is an ambitious attempt to get a full audiophile stereo and home theatre system in one small box - have they achieved their ambition, and at what cost?</font>
Tyrant
01-28-2004, 12:14 PM
<font color='#000000'>I'd like to see a comparison review between the the Denon5900 and the Marantz8400 dvd players.....especially with regards to the picture quality via their respective DVI outputs. *
Oh yeah, and an RX-Z9 review would be nice too!!!
<img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':cool:'></font>
zumbo
01-30-2004, 10:33 PM
<font color='#000000'>MB Quart S-series & Vera. I am SOOOO blown away by the sound that I get out of my 830's & 330 center. I want people to know how good these speakers sound.
Thanks for the cool website! I have used a good bit of information!</font>
goodman
02-03-2004, 04:31 PM
<font color='#000000'>Vandersteen and Thiel loudspeakers, and a Theta Dreadnaught II connected to the preamp outputs of a Denon 5803.</font>
caune
02-04-2004, 06:57 PM
<font color='#000000'>Any chance of adding M&K into the review cycle? They make great loudspeakers and incredible Subs, but it seems the reviews are few and far between. I'm extremely happy with my M&K products, but would be very interested in what the "experts" have to say. <img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'></font>
<font color='#000000'>I would like to see a review of the M-Audio Audiophile 2496 soundcard for PC.</font>
Rip Van Woofer
02-05-2004, 10:49 AM
<font color='#000000'>A comparison and examination of the various built-in room correction/EQ sytems we're now seeing on AV recievers & pre-pros. Do they actually work, in general? Or is it a gimmick? Can they really replace or approximate the full multi-point-mic-measurements-with-spectrum-analyzer treatment that pro installers and seriously geeky hobbyists use? Are there different approaches by various makers or are they all based on the same undelying technology from one or two vendors? This seems to be moving quickly from the "exotic and expensive" category to mass-market and it is very interesting!</font>
BroonsBane
02-16-2004, 12:57 AM
<font color='#000000'>How about a review on the Yamaha S2300 universal player. It's very hard to find a review on the web for this machine.</font>
Clint DeBoer
02-16-2004, 10:06 AM
<font color='#000080'>I have it and it should be completed in about 2 weeks.
[Edit: Here (http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/avhardware/yamahaDVD-S2300MK2_1.html) is the review link]</font>
BroonsBane
02-16-2004, 04:07 PM
<font color='#000000'>Excellent Hawke! I'm really looking forward to it. <img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'></font>
<font color='#000000'>I recently bought some Axiom M2i's to play with in my music room. I also have read your review of the Von Schweikert VR-1 mini-monitors. While my initial interest in the M2's was as an inexpensive fairly accurate source to experiment with acoustics in the room, the quality of the sound I'm getting is fairly amazing- very much like the way you describe the VS's, at 1/4 the price. I would be interested in seeing a review/comparison of these speakers to see if, in your opinion, they might be suitable for a very good sounding budget system.</font>
<font color='#000000'>I echo Goodman's request about Vandy's, Thiels and Theta Dreadnaught. I would also like to hear more about entry level separetes like Parasound, B&K, Rotel.</font>
<font color='#000080'>This is not a suggestion. I need some help with this site. I have registered twice withthis site under the names Dan and Dan S and am listed as a member twice. However neither one can log in successfully. Any ideas?
[Edit: email me at clint@audioholics.com and we'll try to figure it out]</font>
ipodstudio
04-02-2004, 10:57 AM
<font color='#000000'>IC reviews are always useful as there are just so many out there. If you look at the manufacturers' websites, the advertising text really doesn't help <img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':O'></font>
Rip Van Woofer
04-14-2004, 06:10 PM
<font color='#000000'>Has anyone requested NAD yet? I'm especially interested in the S 170i pre/pro that seems to be more music oriented.</font>
hopjohn
04-21-2004, 06:50 PM
I'd like to see a review of Outlaw Audio's new LFM-1 Subwoofer. At $579 I'd like to know how it compares to HSU or more expensive models, like the recently reviewed Velodyne.
Clint DeBoer
04-22-2004, 12:05 AM
We've got the LFM-1 in house. It sounds nice so far. Lots of rumble, which is its forte. I'll be doing the actual review in the coming weeks.
av_phile
04-30-2004, 08:54 AM
<font color='#000000'>Has anyone requested NAD yet? I'm especially interested in the S 170i pre/pro that seems to be more music oriented.</font>
Apart from the NAD, it would be nice to have a review of any Harman Kardon receiver that would make a good enough representation of the Harman line. And there are quite a few ROTEL receivers and separates that can be reviewed as well.
Clint DeBoer
04-30-2004, 09:11 AM
The new HK AVR-7300 will be sent to us as soon as they are done with it (not out yet)
BTW, their specs state:
The AVR 7300 delivers massive power output of 7 x 110 watts (into 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, all channels driven, 125 watts x 2 in stereo), with a remarkable ±75 amps of high-current capability, to effortlessly drive even the most demanding loudspeaker loads to generous volume levels.
Thought you'd like that. :)
ericb
07-12-2004, 06:06 PM
<font color='#000000'>I listened to a set of Canton's on a Rotel amp a few months ago - yuk. <img src="http://www.audioholics.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('></font>
Which line? I auditioned paradigm studio 100's as well as the Canton Karats on both a pioneer elite and denon 3805 receiver. I love Paradigm, but I walked away with the Cantons. See. we need a review :)
I would also like to see more or even some pioneer products. I know they are hard to get a hold of etc. but please be persistent.
Unregistered
08-18-2004, 03:01 PM
<font color='#000000'>How about:
Yamaha RX-V1400/2400 vs. Pioneer AX3/AX5i ?</font>
An excellent suggestion from the previous guest.
Comparison of Pioneer AX5i vs Yamaha 2400 and Denon 3805 would be very useful.
crashguy
01-14-2005, 08:52 PM
Receivers and power amplifiers.
For the power amps, how 'bout stuff we can afford? Say under $1500 each piece?
I would also like to see more or even some pioneer products. I know they are hard to get a hold of etc. but please be persistent.
My advice to anyone wanting us to review Pioneer receivers is to write or call them directly and request it. Its difficult finding a good contact with them.
Also, regarding affordable amps, I will soon be publishing a review of a couple of 7CH $2k amps. Hope that helps out.
rgriffin25
01-15-2005, 01:59 AM
My advice to anyone wanting us to review Pioneer receivers is to write or call them directly and request it. Its difficult finding a good contact with them.
Maybe this will help:
Ms. Amy Friend
Director, Corporate Communications
Pioneer Electronics USA
Tel 310 952 2507
Email (amy.friend@pioneer-usa.com)
2265 East 220th Street
Long Beach, CA. 90810
If not I am sure she might help point us in the right direction.
BeerMe
01-17-2005, 09:26 AM
You guys seem to do alot of reveiws on Harmony remote controls. How about doing a reveiw on the Pronto or the marantz touch screen remotes?
I like the 'wow' factor of these but don't know how well they work, ease of use or the programming of them.
John.
Audiosouse
01-21-2005, 10:17 AM
Audioholics made a name for itself by dispelling cable industry myths. This was a big deal for me personally, validating my beliefs with scientific proof.
So let's get serious and start shaking up this industry with true, scientific double blind comparisons of value brands versus esoterics. Everything from speakers to power cables. Set up the testing like the famed NRC so it's completely unbiased, invite a mix of neophytes and golder ear types and let the chips fall where they may.
The only problem I see with this strategy is the esoteric brands fearing the results, but if they're as good as the subjective reviews and tenfold prices sugguest, they should have nothing to fear. Hell, let the designers themselves participate and see if they can hear a difference!
The following article is exactly what I'm talking about.
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_11_4/feature-article-blind-test-power-cords-12-2004.html
I've preached about this before because (to my knowledge) it's just never been done. And if Audioholics won't do it...then who will?
Doing controlled and accurate DBT testing is both time consuming and very involving. We have only seen them truly done correctly by the likes of Harman and the NRC. So far no credible source to our knowledge has been able to depict sonic differences in controlled DBT of cables.
In the future we do plan on doing control DBTs on cables as kinda a fun exercise, but die hard audiophiles will always object, find flaws in the test gear, equipment, music source, moon alignment, etc to discredit the results.
The reality is, there are far more important and productive things one can do with their time, like getting the room acoustics and speaker/room interaction correct. Most well designed cables barely have measurable, let alone audible differences. Simple fact, avoid the poorly designed cables and you will be fine. Get the speaker/room equation correct and the fidelity of your system and your enjoyment of it, will increase infintely more than fussing about cables.
In closing, remember our mantra that only poorly designed cables may sound "different".
JohnA
02-02-2005, 04:41 PM
Hey how about a sound off of Speaker DIT Kits!!?? That could be fun...ease of build, etc...
Hey how about a sound off of Speaker DIT Kits!!?? That could be fun...ease of build, etc...
Good idea, but you would be surprised how tight many of these companies are about sending out product to review. We can get $10k gear from hardware manufacturers but parts suppliers won't send 10cents worth of liquorish.
JohnA
02-02-2005, 05:53 PM
Good idea, but you would be surprised how tight many of these companies are about sending out product to review. We can get $10k gear from hardware manufacturers but parts suppliers won't send 10cents worth of liquorish.
Is that a personal jab? :D
DECIBEL_KING
02-02-2005, 08:43 PM
I think the preamp/amp combo should get more reviews. I feel that the receivers have been well covered but there could be more info on preamps. Also speakers there just can never be enough reviews on speakers. I think it is almost everyone’s favorite to read reviews on.
mitch57
03-04-2005, 05:17 PM
How about doing some comparrison reviews of systems using receivers as a pre/pro. For example: Setup a Hometheater with identical speakers interconnects, TV/Monitor/Projector, Power Amp, etc.
Do a comparrison using mid to high end receivers as the pre/pro versus a mid to high end seperate as the pre/pro.
I'm curious to find out if there is that much of an improvement going from a higher end receiver as the pre/pro to a seperate pre/pro with all other components being equal.
heroesunplugged
03-06-2005, 09:29 AM
I recently purchased a RShack Kameleon 8-in-1 Universal/Learning Remote control and really recomend that it get a review by the staff. It takes a while to get everything setup but it is well worth it.
So far I haven't run into a problem with setting it up for any component I own. The remote has learning capabilities too so this is helpful in getting it setup for controls that the original remote has but isn't readily available via the program codes. You can get one right now for $69.99 if you go to the RS website and print the coupon so you can get $20 off the regular price. Even at the regular price of $89.99 it's a steal. For some reason the RS here in Longview, TX had it tagged for $79.99 so I got it for $59.99. An addition $10 off verses the website. BEFORE YOU BUY IT ONLINE VISIT YOUR LOCAL RS. YOU MAY BE ABLE TO SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $10.
Two other things I like about it is the ability to program macros to power on and select initial settings via the macro keys and the ability to "cross-train" the remote to control features on two different components via a single components keys. In other words, you can setup controls for your DVD player, on the TV's control pad.
It's cheap, backlit, versatile and user programmable. For those who need a good replacement for their oem audio receivers remote it's great. Even if it doesn't get reviewed it's worth a try. You can always take it back if you don't like it so all you will be risking an hour or two of your time.
Chris
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