Reddit mentions of Logitech Harmony 1100 Universal Remote with Color Touch Screen (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

I have the Harmony 1100 with an RF extender. It looks nice (and impressive) works great, and has on screen controls for stuff like the xbox giving you the A,B,X,Y controls; which is good for stuff like Netflix so you dont have to waste your xbox controller battery. Great for multiple devices, I think it can handle up to 15. Its really simple and intuitive to use too.

Oh wow! $489.00

Yeah, they're only $269.

Thanks so much for your help! If you don't mind, I am going ahead and responding to all of the other relevant comments under this one reply and linking them to this one. If I'm talking about something that you never mentioned, feel free to ignore!

I just got back from a 2 hour drive to the nearest hifi shop. After much listening, I think that I am going to go with the B&W CM Series.

Tower: CM9

Center: CM Centre 2

Rear: CM5

Sub: ASW10CM

*Note: I have read that the this sub is nothing to write home about. Would the Epik Empire Sub be a better idea or do you know a different sub that would be better? I've heard wonderful things about this one—I just want to make sure that everything sounds nicely together (so the B&W sub might be a better idea?)!




At the store, I really enjoyed listening to these components with my music—does anyone have any experience with these?



Relatedly, since I got home, I have read tons of sites that say these CM9s put a HUGE load on the system. Here is a post with numbers and info that I don't quite understand that explains it: Audioholics post. The CM9s are rated at 8ohm and 89db, but this post says that these numbers are very wrong. After reading how much a pre-pro/amp setup would benefit these speakers, I am thinking that I should forget about the Denon 3312 and go with a proper pre-pro and amp (or maybe get the 3312 and an amp?). However, I know NOTHING about pre-pros and amps. Do you have any advice on what models I should look into? All I know is that I'm OK spending money on something that isn't just an introductory level setup (like a receiver that is only adequate or the cheapest pre-pro/amp setup) if it will pay off in the long-term.


Regarding your comment about my small room, room gain, frequencies, and crossover—what the heck is that? I have a science background, but is there an audiophile bible or well-known guide of some sort that can help me with all of this (preferably something that isn't several hundred pages or too technical)? I am clueless about things like optimal speaker/sub placement in a room, how close to a wall speakers/subs should be, optimal crossover/passthrough, how to avoid blowouts, etc. and would love to learn.


Regarding remotes, a friend gave me his Harmony 1100. Joebilly, I know that you said the Harmony One is the best, but how does this one compare? I could easily sell this one and get the Harmony One without spending any money out of pocket—is that a good move?

Next, where should I buy these components? The shop offered me 20% off their retail prices if I buy most of this from them. However, I have no idea if their prices are too high in the first place—not to mention taxes. Is there a website that has good prices? Or are there any tips to getting a better discount?


Lastly, is there a way to tell if the music that I have in my library was created for 2-channel or 5.1 (short of listening to it both ways)?


Again, thanks so much everyone. Music is my life, and yall are all helping me make such a great system!

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Universal-Remote-Screen/dp/B001M5U5AC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1302850585&sr=8-4

I use it maybe once every 2 weeks.

This fucking thing is awesome. My family has owned 2 other Harmony remotes and have had no problems. The 1100 is by far the best one that we have owned.