Universal SL-9000 Pre-Programmed Remote Control Remote Controls
Universal SL-9000 Pre-Programmed Remote Control Remote Controls
USER REVIEWS
[Feb 01, 2000]
Neal
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Matches most OEM codes right out of the box. Easily "learns" the others. Coordinates audio and video sources seemlessly in the background. Easy to progam. Easy to handle. Value.
Weakness:
None that I found. This product let me put away 6 other remote controls for good! Similar Products Used: RCA SAT3, RCA RCU800, One For All Cinema 7, Radio Shack 15/1995, X10 UR24A, OEM "Universal" remotes that came with the individual home theathre components. |
[Feb 23, 2000]
Robert
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Works all my equipment. Great price.
Weakness:
A little too large. Very minor though. A lot of buttons. I searched around for a universal-remote for a while. I looked at the Marantz 2000 and also the Sony and this one. What I was looking for was macros, programmability and price. This remote has everything at a really good price. The macros work with my equipment (Denon receiver, Sony CD, Panasonic VHS, TV and a Toshiba DVD. One button turns on whatever sequence I set up and also turns them off. It also learned some commands that I wanted to program on a certain button. There's a bunch of stickers included too so you may label your favorite buttons. There are others that do more, but they cost a lot more. I purchased mine at Onecall.com for $94.00 plus shipping. I believe for this price, it can't be beat. Similar Products Used: none |
[Apr 11, 2000]
Michael Colwell
Audiophile
Strength:
Ease of use,size,feel, quality.
Weakness:
Lots of small buttons. I was forced to buy a new universal remote, after an unfortunate experience with a Golden Retriever puppy, and a Marantz RC-2000 left on the coffee table, unattended. Ouch! Similar Products Used: Marantz RC-2000 |
[Oct 10, 2000]
Eric Schlais
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
good functionality, attractive price, nice backlight
Weakness:
generic This remote came packaged with my B&K receiver. I have used this remote for almost a year, and so far I have mixed feelings about it. Beause of its low retail price (compared to the Marantz, Phillips, and others) I could see why someone would like this remote. The functionality of the remote is straight forward, and the backlight works fine, but this remote simply lacks style. My main complait is that with the majority of the buttons being the same size and aligned in rows and columns, it can be difficult to use without looking directly at it. The biggest surprise concerning this remote is the units it comes packaged with. I find it amazing that B&K and other pretty high end conponent makers package this remote with their products. Though I am mostly satisfied with this remote, I have replaced it with a Pronto that I bought on eBay for a great deal. If I could give this a rating of 3 1/2 stars I would. But while it is a great value (>$100), it is simply not in the same class as some of its higher priced competitors. Similar Products Used: Phillips Pronto, Marantz RC2000 MKII |
[Apr 26, 2000]
Tim
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Ease of use and flexibility. Relatively small size and easy to handle. Easy on batteries. My electronics-challenged wife loves it because it's so easy to use and because it has replaced seven other remotes on our already-cluttered coffee table. I got this remote because I needed a very flexible learning remote with macro capabilities that I could operate for the most part by feel without having to look down at the remote. With the proliferation of touchscreens this is becoming a hard product to find, but the SL9000 is just about perfect for what I was looking for. Similar Products Used: Marantz RC2000, Philips Pronto |