Poll: Stock AVR Remote useage.

[N. Abstentia]

I'm actually surprised at the numbers so far! I didn't think anybody would be using their stock remotes. In my case with an Onkyo AVR the remote controls only the AVR. So that means I have remotes for:

AVR
DVD changer
DVD Jukebox
DVD-A/SACD player
TiVo
Projector

SIX remotes? I can't have SIX remotes sitting on my couch. A Harmony remote was a requirement for me. You'd look like a goofball trying to juggle remotes just to start a DVD to show off how cool your system sounds. A nice remote completes the package. To me, nothing says 'half-assed' more than a theater room with remotes lying everywhere. Makes one wonder...where else were shortcuts taken?

[Jim Clark]

The learning remote from my Denon 3802 still controls everything in my set up. Not lights, but I don't have any post construction lighting installed to control anyway. Oh yeah, don't have a tivo either. Not too sure what I'd do with a tivo anyway. It's not like my life is going to come to a halt if I miss CSI. I watch too much tv as it is.

I do have a RS six in one Smart AV remote that I did use. It's one of the ones that was wildly popular both here and at Remote Central several years ago. I was just too lazy to reprogram it when new equipment started showing up. What I like about the Harmony is the ability to program it online. I'd love to be able to do that. Of course 200 dollars for a remote? That's just not something I really look forward to doing. When a real prepro finally makes an appearance at my house, hopefully before Christmas, I'll think about a new remote but will probably stick with something I have or something way below 200 dollars.

jc

[Tarheel_]

I'm actually surprised at the numbers so far! I didn't think anybody would be using their stock remotes.

also remember, we on this board are HT fanatics....the majority of the population with an AVR can not justify a $100+ remote after spending a ton for the 5.1 system. So, for the most part, the majority are using their factory remotes.
A few years ago when shopping for a new AVR to replace my Denon 2801 (horrible remote) i listed out my priorities and the remotes was toward the top.
I bought an HK AVR 525 and the universal remote doesn't have the fancy screen, but works my TV,DVD,CD changer,and Directv. It fits in my hand nicely and has the auto-calibration mic. built in. Plus, the backlighting and marcros are wonderful.

Each time i look at one of those fancy remotes, i always find a better use for my money.