1 Exhibit 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Forms S-8 No. 33-66426 filed on or about July 23, 1993, No. 333-09021 filed on July 26, 1996, and No. 333-23985 filed on March 26, 1997 of Universal Electronics Inc. of our report dated January 22, 1999, appearing on page 27 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Costa Mesa, California April 5, 1999 58