Putting aside the technical merits of two way remotes, surely the reason for all this discussion is because many users previously had a facility they liked and it was taken away without any apparent good reason from a users viewpoint.

So, most technically focused B&O customers appear to like this facility, but what percentage of total B&O users actually agree ?

When most users press a button on their remote, they expect it to perform its function without having to check the feedback display. When for example I adjust the volume on my 6500 MCL it displays the volume increasing, but I can clearly hear it, so whats the need ?

So, in my view there is no need for two way remotes, its just that a lot of users like it, but I would suggest we are in the minority.

I regularly use my Beo4 and WISH SO MUCH that the screen would tell me what number the volume is at, where in the menu i am, etc, without me having to get up from my comfortable chair, walk up to the main unit, and squint into the display.

I used to have an av reciever with 2 way remote operation, but it was terrible to use as i had to really aim it at the unit. Whereas B&O 2 way really makes things easy, due to not having to point the remote.

I wish B&O kept 2-way as an option with their equipment today! 🙁

Agreed! I see two-way communication as more of a gadget than a real benefit, although with a system as advanced as the 7000, it may be a benefit, with being able to control lights and advanced timers etc...

Have to say that I think in a link room situation the two way remote is very usefull.

I have a link system in my bedroom. I have the MCP5500 there which means if I change radio stations skip cd tracks etc I can see what is happening on it´s display, which without it I´d just be guessing.

It also means I can set the timer function and have it confirmed.

BTW the MX3500 is shown as being two way ready does that mean it´s just a case of setting the options to two way?

This is what for I would like to use a Beolink 7000 - to have the information in the link room from the audio master in my hands.

I have a BeoLab 3500 in the link bedroom, which displays the information, but without glasses I can not see it... 

Laser eye surgery corrects issues with the retina, glasses merely re-focus the light when presbyopia becomes an issue (or the lens focuses incorrectly for some other reason).