Remote control range questions...

**Jason Teller** · 01-15-2007, 01:47 PM

Please review my setup (linked) - we are contemplating putting the setup in a different workstation / desk / media area that would not be line of site from the projector and home theatre seating area.

Simple question: am I going to have issues with remote control of my components?

The area where the components would all go is about 20 feet from the seating area, partially obstructed by a wall, but otherwise open.

Thoughts?

http://forums.audiworld.com/htelect/msgs/11996.phtml

dloftis · 01-15-2007, 02:15 PM

I'd say 20 feet is marginal, but with an obstruction (wall) you will likely have problems.

I'd recommend either something like the Harmony 890 (which uses RF) or a Xantech IR repeater

Reggie · 01-15-2007, 02:21 PM

Some equipment would probably recongize the bounce off walls some would not if you try to go around the wall.

I can bounce my signals off the ceiling sometimes for some gear

**Jason Teller** · 01-15-2007, 04:09 PM

Visually and functionally I think the components definitely belong in a different area than the theatre area... based on my space. So I have to solve this problem now before we start construction or I have to rearrange things.

dloftis · 01-15-2007, 05:07 PM

Reggie · 01-15-2007, 07:57 PM

like listen up and see what their experience says.

NYImola::NYMisano · 01-16-2007, 09:59 AM

I did a Universal RF setup with my HT,which will rock once beerock programs my remote but my Dad wants to hide one simple cable box behind a door-so a simple IR system is what I need.

Niles is one of the better brands, Crutchfield has the sytem for $199. I cant speak about Xantech or other brands, never seen them in action before.

dloftis · 01-16-2007, 10:54 AM

They've always worked flawlessly

01-15-2007, 02:15 PM	#2
dloftis AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 29,242	remotes are line of sight... I'd say 20 feet is marginal, but with an obstruction (wall) you will likely have problems. I'd recommend either something like the Harmony 890 (which uses RF) or a Xantech IR repeater __________________ ------------------------------ Present 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L Past 2005 Pontiac GTO 2005 VW Touareg V6 2004 Chevy Suburban 2500 4x4 8.1L V8 2002 Audi TT Coupe, 225 2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 1998 VW Jetta TDI 1995 VW Jetta GL ------------------------------

01-15-2007, 02:21 PM	#3
Reggie AudiWorld Expert 2011 Audi Q5 My Garage Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 30,622	Yes - a IR repeater is probably what Jason needs. A RF wouold have to have converter to IR Some equipment would probably recongize the bounce off walls some would not if you try to go around the wall. I can bounce my signals off the ceiling sometimes for some gear __________________

01-15-2007, 04:09 PM	#4
Jason Teller AudiWorld Founder Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 9,649	What can you recommend Visually and functionally I think the components definitely belong in a different area than the theatre area... based on my space. So I have to solve this problem now before we start construction or I have to rearrange things. __________________

01-15-2007, 05:07 PM	#5
dloftis AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 29,242	Xantech IR repeaters ;) __________________ ------------------------------ Present 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L Past 2005 Pontiac GTO 2005 VW Touareg V6 2004 Chevy Suburban 2500 4x4 8.1L V8 2002 Audi TT Coupe, 225 2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 1998 VW Jetta TDI 1995 VW Jetta GL ------------------------------

01-15-2007, 07:57 PM	#6
Reggie AudiWorld Expert 2011 Audi Q5 My Garage Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 30,622	Good choice - but I have no recommendations on brands. I would talk to some of the better places like listen up and see what their experience says. __________________

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01-16-2007, 09:59 AM	#7
NYImola::NYMisano Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 4,324	Im looking for IR Distribution system too I did a Universal RF setup with my HT,which will rock once beerock programs my remote but my Dad wants to hide one simple cable box behind a door-so a simple IR system is what I need. Niles is one of the better brands, Crutchfield has the sytem for $199. I cant speak about Xantech or other brands, never seen them in action before.

01-16-2007, 10:54 AM	#8
dloftis AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 29,242	I've used a number of Xantech repeaters They've always worked flawlessly __________________ ------------------------------ Present 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L Past 2005 Pontiac GTO 2005 VW Touareg V6 2004 Chevy Suburban 2500 4x4 8.1L V8 2002 Audi TT Coupe, 225 2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 1998 VW Jetta TDI 1995 VW Jetta GL ------------------------------

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