Is IR better or worse for tv listening then RF? Which should I buy?
913930
I bought the RF because I wanted to be able to still listen even when leaving the room. IR is line of sight and if something comes between you and the base unit you lose the signal. It works well for me but possibly other signals in the area could interfere with the RF but so far I have had no difficulty. I can go to the bathroom and still hear the TV.
913931
I prefer RF; it gives me freedom to roam without disrupting the sound due to solid objects between the receiver and transmitter. I find the sound quality with RF outstanding.
913932
IR requires line of sight and has a shorter distance limit. You can turn your head and lose the IR signal. RF is better for this purpose.
913933
I have RF. The sound is very clear and I can leave the room with my headset on and still hear the audio, even upstairs or downstairs. My understanding of IR is that anything that interferes with line of sight, even turning the head, can interrupt the audio signal. Best to ask someone with an IR unit.
913934
IR allows the use of more than one system, with different sources, in adjoining rooms simultaneously. RF would bleed through walls. If you only expect to use one system at a time, RF is the way to go.
913935
We use RF. It works great! I didn't choose IR because it needs line of sight to work!
913936
I am not a tech person. The way I understand it is IR needs to be in line of sight, RF doesn't. What I can tell you for sure is that I can put these on and go upstairs to make beds and downstairs to my workshop and still listen to the TV.
913937
I prefer using RF since it allows me to move arround the house when listening to TV -- think getting up to make popcorn during the game. Since IR is line of site, one has to be positioned directly in front of the TV, but if the viewer is a true couch patatoe, either IR or RF will work.
1473857
That is essentilly what I have been using them for...I am not familiar with the RF model however. These have great sound.for the size and cost ...the klipch towers and larger models have more range but cost more also.
458459
No. It is still IR meaning it only has a few feet of range and must be in the same room. Also, it is probably not compatible with cable box or TV. It is designed speficially for computer and Raspberry Pi or other media center that requires IR control.
1186812
Your HDTV has regular red and white audio outputs right? If so, any 2-channel stereo receiver will work very well and won't break the bank. You can find 2 channel stereo receivers from many companies, I would stick with Sony, Yamaha, Onkyo, or Harman Kardon. They all have different power ratings and appearances so I cannot recommend one specifically for you. But Sony I would say will offer the least amount of sound quality. Yamaha, Onkyo, and Harman Kardon will probably offer better sound. Also, if you don't mind spending a little bit more, I think you would be happier with the sound quality of some nice bookshelf speakers from Polk Audio such as the RTI A1. You may lose some bass, but you will gain a clearer, more balanced sound. You can also find some good deals for used speakers on Craigslist sometimes
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From my personal experience, I was very disappointed in the performance of the amplifier. The reception of several stations are fine, with a couple of weak stations. The picture quality was the same on all of the tv stations, with or without the amplifier. I also tried it on 2 other television sets with the same results. Even switching in and out the FM attenuator had no influence on the picture quality (In the remote chance that we had an interfering FM radio station.) Without any real test equipment to verify my conclusions, the bottom line is, does the picture look better on the television with the amplifier? The answer to that I would have to say no from my experience. From my personal experience, I was very disappointed in the performance of the amplifier. The reception of several stations are fine, with a couple of weak stations. The picture quality was the same on all of the tv stations, with or without the amplifier. I also tried it on 2 other television sets with the same results. Even switching in and out the FM attenuator had no influence on the picture quality (In the remote chance that we had an interfering FM radio station.) Without any real test equipment to verify my conclusions, the bottom line is, does the picture look better on the... » Read More From my personal experience, I was very disappointed in the performance of the amplifier. The reception of several stations are fine, with a couple of weak stations. The picture quality was the same on all of the tv stations, with or without the amplifier. I also tried it on 2 other television sets with the same results. Even switching in and out the FM attenuator had no influence on the picture quality (In the remote chance that we had an interfering FM radio station.) Without any real test equipment to verify my conclusions, the bottom line is, does the picture look better on the television with the amplifier? The answer to that I would have to say no from my experience. « Show Less
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My Dish receivers are RF and the Harmony runs it without a hitch. All my other devices are IR.
1502294
Yes and no - Yes it works as traditional IR way, but that requires clear line of sight between two. You cannot use radio feature of 600ex-rt to trigger 430ex
1599196
Should work fine but check your receiver by going to remote setup and see if it will toggle between ir and rf. If so, just follow the on screen instructions.
1863833
If you have the RF base units installed in both viewing areas, each will pick up RF transmissions from either remote if it is within range. You might try taking one of the RF base units out of one viewing area so that it becomes IR (line of sight) only. You may need to do that in both areas to prevent this "crosstalk"---hope this helps....
344186
The learning feature allows almost any of the buttons to be programmed with the IR signal from the factory remote. Ours is set up so that the hard "guide" button controls the TV input from the main screen, so it's not necessary to navigate to the RF20's TV section first. It's very flexible and easy to use. Programming is actually very intuitive after reading the instructions.
279677
I purchased one of those systems, but I returned it. I found the UHF signal to be a lot better. I do not sell them either.
1143348
I ordered the Pioneer SE-DIR800Cs based on this post because I have a 58" plasma TV. I had problems with a HotLink Pro for my remote due to IR noise. Unfortunately the headphones didn't work well for me when the scene on the TV became bright. I would get signal breakup until the brightness died down. The manual states that this unit shouldn't be used in a plasma system.Don't assume that you will be immune to plasma IR noise.
1781146
There is no IR window. I just use the wired IR receivers since I have the computer buried behind the TV anyway.
1793309
I bought it singly. There are a slightly less expensive model which I have as L,R,RL,RR and are almost as good and are available as pairs. This one is better as center channel.
544720
Mine has the model number - "RC65" - in the far upper left corner, above TV Input and to the left of the control slider. Same for all four I have had. Mine is an IR only; not RF.
1352728
Terand, the RB is a bookshelf speaker and the RF is a floor speaker. The RF will provide better bass response. Are you more set up for floor speakers or bookshelf?Eric C
1054311
Basically, it was not satisfactory to me. Unit is too small in my estimation. Quality is not there for me. You might look into High Definition radio.