Diff between 890 and Harmony One: Other than the RF/IR differences, are there any other pro/con comparisons?
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The One is a newer better design in my opinion, but other than design differences the only true functional difference is that the 890 has RF.
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I know that you need the Harmony One, if your pc is a VISTA. I just bought the harmony One for that reason.
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You need an RF remote and "blaster" setup - I have the Harmony 900, pricey, but works well. My setup is in a closet in another room, just the TV on the wall, which is what you are going to do. The RF remotes also operate infared, so the TV, which can be "seen" is able to function as well. i recommend the Harmony series over the URC, simply for ease of use. Best of luck to you...
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I dont know anything about the 891, but the 708 is quite similar to the 608 I have, except with some extra juice and ethernet capabilities.Dont worry about the overheating, those were on the old 607 and 707 models. My 608 remains perfectly cool after hours of use!
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Look at the description of both to compare. I am thrilled with the 9200. Call them if you're not sure.
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Here's the response I got from Sennheiser tech support: Thank you for contacting Sennheiser. The only different between the Set 830 S and the Set 840 S is the transmission technology. The Set 830 S is infrared (ie: you must be line of sight to the transmitter) whereas the Set 840 S is Radio frequency (ie: you have the ability to move around within the 300 foot range of the transmission signal. All the features and audio quality is the same on both models.
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I cannot make a comparison between the two versions so I defer to Irish81. The 15 is a stable unit.
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KDL55HX800..........vs.........KDL55NX810 2 Speaker setup - (L/R).....3 Speaker setup - (Center + R/L) No Stand Tilt...................Built in stand tilt. Add on Wireless................Built in wireless. Ambient light sensor..........Light Sensor technology Dynamic LED....................Dynamic Edge LED w/local dimming So in short better sounds, though several reviews still put sound as "ok". Video wise, you are looking at a better picture because included in the KDL55NX810 you have local dimming. You will see less bleeding though black pictures. Honestly this is what makes the TV that much more than the 55HX800. (Cost)
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Hello Block, Thanks so much for the reply. i've heard the same things about the pixels not making too much of a difference after a while. the 890's wide screen and extra zoom are enticing! eek! still deciding but thanks for the response!
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According to the Logitech/harmony website: The Harmony RF Wireless Extender is compatible with the following Harmony remote models: Harmony 890 Harmony 895 Harmony 890 Pro Harmony 1000 Harmony 1100 The Harmony RF Wireless Extender is not compatible with the Harmony 900 or any other Harmony model not listed above.
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In an average sized home the 8970 and 8980 should be more than adequate for wireless. On paper the 8980 is a little faster than the 8970. I believe the 8980 is the gigabit update of the unit.
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Mousa, I'm looking at the same thing, and here's what I've found from checking out Onkyo's website. They have all the current models listed with specs, features, pics, and links to authorized vendors (Amazon included). I also recommend cnet's website for third party and customer reviews. http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Systems Here's a summary of what I found there: The 5300 gets stepped up to the 6300 with up-conversion on the analog inputs plus powered zone 2 (which allows for same or separate audio to be output on two channels to another location), then the 7300 adds some minor speaker upgrades with tallboy front speakers & bass reflex. For $200 more (MSRP), the 9300 gives you THX certification, upgraded optional on-screen interface, a larger subwoofer (12" ^ from 10"), and an extra Composite input, but no longer includes the optional IR iPod dock. I'm leaning toward the 7300 since the cost vs. the 6300 is minimal and the 5300 doesn't up-scale, but haven't made the purchase yet. My local fry's has them in stock and will price match so I plan on trying them out there first.
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FYI - if you're willing to spend the money, I can confirm that a combination of the Harmony 900 remote and the Precision IR Cable will also solve the problem. The Harmony 900 has addressable ports, which you can assign to specific devices. My setup is working great as such, but my Harmony One remote was not good enough, since it did NOT has addressable ports. An upgrade to the 900 was required for my setup.
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There is no difference in the two as far as I know - they are just on different frequencies so if you owned two they wouldn't interfere with each other. I own the 27 MHz and it works great - and this is a good price.
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My 880 works perfectly, so i don't think the harmony one would have any issues
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As long as it is an IR version of the Harmony, it should work just fine. I have the Harmony One
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I don't know the feature differences between the units, so I can't suggest a direction based on that. I usually fall towards buying the most up to date platform since this is an investment and you likely will have it for some time. An extra $100 is probably not significant given how you will spend even for the DS1512+. I can easily say that the DS1512+ will easily keep up with 2 users. I have 4 in my household, iTunes library, photo library, Movie and DVR library feeding 4 Rokus (streamers). Granted all is not active at once but never has the DS1512+ bogged down, except when I ask it to trans-code a movie on the fly. It does not have enough CPU for that, by design. I don't know the feature differences between the units, so I can't suggest a direction based on that. I usually fall towards buying the most up to date platform since this is an investment and you likely will have it for some time. An extra $100 is probably not significant given how you will spend even for the DS1512+. I can easily say that the DS1512+ will easily keep up with 2 users. I have 4 in my household, iTunes library, photo library, Movie and DVR library feeding 4 Rokus (streamers). Granted all is not active at once but never has the DS1512+ bogged down, except when I ask it to... » Read More I don't know the feature differences between the units, so I can't suggest a direction based on that. I usually fall towards buying the most up to date platform since this is an investment and you likely will have it for some time. An extra $100 is probably not significant given how you will spend even for the DS1512+. I can easily say that the DS1512+ will easily keep up with 2 users. I have 4 in my household, iTunes library, photo library, Movie and DVR library feeding 4 Rokus (streamers). Granted all is not active at once but never has the DS1512+ bogged down, except when I ask it to trans-code a movie on the fly. It does not have enough CPU for that, by design. « Show Less
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Best to go to a Bose store and test both units side-by-side. Bring a CD or DVD that offers excellent sound to compare. On the CD side I usually play a smooth jazz disc which really highlights the mids and highs and play at low volume which really tells the story. On the DVD I play an action flick with considerable surround sound audio so you can see how they compare to a 5.1 system. I think you will find the GS system is worth the extra coin as the mids and highs are very clear while they seem muffled on the regular series II system. Yes both systems seem a bit pricey but unless you really want an exceptional 5.1 or 7.1 audio experience the Bose will provide excellent sound.