Topic: ONKYO AVR

[rthirtyfourgtr]

Guys, encountered a problem yesterday with my 515.

I was watching Oblivion off a usb drive connected to my bluray player yesterday when I noticed that no sound was coming from the rear surround speakers. I quickly checked the details of the movie file and it says it has 5.1 channels DTS. Then I pressed the movie mode of the Onkyo but lo and behold! screen says not available??

I was puzzled why this is happening. I also noticed that the Audyssey light on the onkyo's screen is missing. I tested with other movie file, and even a bluray disk of DKR but still no sound from surrounds.

Then I turned on my apple TV and played music via AirPlay and I instantly heard the sound from the rears. This worried me even further.

I tried going into the Onkyo's setup but somehow the second option (speaker configuration) is grayed out and inaccesible. So I resorted to going online to find the answer but to no avail. I even unplugged and plugged back the two banana plugs of my rears connected to the Onkyo but still nothing changed.

I ended up resetting my AVR then going again through the painful process of setting it up ala just-opened-from-the-box. I ran the full Audyssey setup and have to withstand the loud spikes it produced while calibrating the speakers/room with the provided mic. (I hope my neighbor didn't complain as it was already 11:30PM)

I'm not running the latest FW (just the second to latest) as I don't see a reason to upgrade because the problems stated online needing FW upgrade isn't and haven't happend to mine so.

Anybody experienced this problem? It would be helpful if any member here could attest to my story.
In the meantime, i'm reading the 19+ pages of thread of Onkyo problems in AVS forum to be better informed if such incident will happen again.

did the 515 work fine again after the reset? if yes, observe if the problem persists, i suggest increasing the frequency of use to see if the issue will come back. if that doesn't fix it, try a firmware update.

if problem persists even after reset and firmware update, consider having it checked at the service center.


Tip:
to minimize potential inconvenience to neighbors during audyssey calibration, try (1) using thick and heavy curtains for the windows in the listening room and (2) closing all doors and windows in the listening room, and if possible, to all adjacent rooms as well.

you can use ear plugs as well to protect your ears from those calibration sounds (not having ear plugs, i  use an IEM type earphone which i find to be quite effective)

i do my monthly system calibration at 2AM, the quietest time of the day at our place, and my neighbors have yet to complain. or maybe we just have nice, non-confrontational neighbors, i dunno

[yscko0917]

TSi300 - tower speakers
TSi100 - bookshelf speaker
CS10 - center speaker
PSW125 - 12 inch sub
receiver - onkyo 313? any other suggestions? thx

[raider125jeigh]

TSi300 - tower speakers
TSi100 - bookshelf speaker
CS10 - center speaker
PSW125 - 12 inch sub
receiver - onkyo 313? any other suggestions? thx

dont get the 313 - get those that start 6-7-8 .....
better sq

[Justonce]

I agree with you raider. i got the onkyo 7 series and i am really enjoying it !!!!!

[casm8]

dont get the 313 - get those that start 6-7-8 .....
better sq

+1

[pyroman]

Mga partner baka may mai tip kayo sa akin na mabilhan ng 2nd hand surround speaker,center speaker at powered subwoofer ka match para sa Onkyo TX-DS939 May mabili pa kaya sa budget na 10K o mas lower pa?

[greatauror28]

did the 515 work fine again after the reset? if yes, observe if the problem persists, i suggest increasing the frequency of use to see if the issue will come back. if that doesn't fix it, try a firmware update.

if problem persists even after reset and firmware update, consider having it checked at the service center.


Tip:
to minimize potential inconvenience to neighbors during audyssey calibration, try (1) using thick and heavy curtains for the windows in the listening room and (2) closing all doors and windows in the listening room, and if possible, to all adjacent rooms as well.

you can use ear plugs as well to protect your ears from those calibration sounds (not having ear plugs, i  use an IEM type earphone which i find to be quite effective)

i do my monthly system calibration at 2AM, the quietest time of the day at our place, and my neighbors have yet to complain. or maybe we just have nice, non-confrontational neighbors, i dunno

Yes, it did worked fine and normal after the reset and calibration. Haven't had any issues since.
Yeah, I'm gonna watch out for any other signs of the previous issue for sure.

As for the calibration sounds, i'm fine with it but my neighbors are really the kupal type, especially the one directly below us, as he's the one hearing the house shake when the base freq are produced.

I keep the room pretty sealed whenever I watch movies, and i'd say our curtains are fine. Maybe it's just that nobody can really defeat low freq sound except to overhaul the room and make it soundproof.

[gallery]

Guys, planning to replace my Onkyo 818 to the higher Onkyo 1010. Is this worth the switch?

[♡ lvcdg23™ ✌]

Guys, planning to replace my Onkyo 818 to the higher Onkyo 1010. Is this worth the switch?

You'll not get so much upgrade with the 1010 coming from 818. I suggest looking into 3010 instead...

[oReOsHaKe]

Guys, planning to replace my Onkyo 818 to the higher Onkyo 1010. Is this worth the switch?

Almost same lang specs nila.  Better go 3010 if you have the extra money.  It will depend din what speakers you will use this for.

[elim]

You'll not get so much upgrade with the 1010 coming from 818. I suggest looking into 3010 instead...

+1... thats the reason why didn't bring in the 1010. Not worth the extra cost because its pretty much an 818 with an additional 5wpc

If you're interested in the 3010 i can get you one that's relatively cheap.

[gallery]

Ah okay, thanks for the infos. But what features does 3010 has compared to 1010 or the 818 that makes it worth the price jump (mind you its a big price jump)?  I also read somewhere that the new 828 is a downgrade from the 818. How bout the 929. Is it available here already?

+1... thats the reason why didn't bring in the 1010. Not worth the extra cost because its pretty much an 818 with an additional 5wpc

If you're interested in the 3010 i can get you one that's relatively cheap.

PM me the details pls.

[oReOsHaKe]

Ah okay, thanks for the infos. But what features does 3010 has compared to 1010 or the 818 that makes it worth the price jump (mind you its a big price jump)?  I also read somewhere that the new 828 is a downgrade from the 818. How bout the 929. Is it available here already?

How much is
Can you PM the details pls.

almost same lang rin ang 1010 sa 3010 except for the # of channels and power supply.

# of channels:  7.2 vs 9.2 (if you're planning a 9.1 or 9.2 system in the future, better go 3010)

3010 has independent power supply in the form of 4 transformers (a massive main transformer, additional transformers for audio and video processing, and separated pre-amp and power amp blocks)

You can see here the comparison of specs.  Just click on the specific receivers and click compare:

http://us.onkyo.com/Products/prod_class.php?class=Receiver&source=globalnav

[elim]

Pretty much the biggest difference would be the independent power supply. This should provide the 3010 with a cleaner sound and more consistent power.

[sherwinlou]

pa help naman po,planoko po bumili ng  txnr 525 or 515? ok po ba ipair ito sa rtia5 and rtia3? or tsi series po?tia

[elim]

Hi sherwin,
I think the 515 could handle the small floor stander but I would recommend getting something with more power.  However if you plan to use A3s lang the 515 would be enough.

[DIDi10]

good day,just need a help to decide. for now im using an entry level avr which im satisfied with its performance but time comes that my ears are really searching for more and as my first upgrade, is it worth to buy a pre-owned onkyo 806 assuming that it is in a good condition? im just worried to experience the HDMI issues and hope not. please advice. thanks

[Hammerheart]

Exhaust fan lang katapat para out of trouble onkyo AVRs.

[xgh0st12x]

Exhaust fan lang katapat para out of trouble onkyo AVRs.

Agree. I like how onkyo outputs music. Usb fan lang talaga katapat ni onkyo coz they tend to run hot.

[raider125jeigh]

Forgot to update onkyo 805 alive and kicking...dsp board replaced with new one

[Hammerheart]

Forgot to update onkyo 805 alive and kicking...dsp board replaced with new one

Congrats brader.

[DIDi10]

Exhaust fan lang katapat para out of trouble onkyo AVRs.

Agree. I like how onkyo outputs music. Usb fan lang talaga katapat ni onkyo coz they tend to run hot.

Thanks for the advice mga sir,im counting on this if it is probably the right solution. This is really a good help to decide. Cheers!

[raider125jeigh]

Congrats brader.

hehe...salamat brader...it cost much but i love this receiver much hehe... Walang pambili ng same power output ng 805 sa newer models hehe....if anycase pm nyo lang ako kapag nasira ung onkyo receiver nyo i can rec someone who's onkyo cert tech....     Wala ata masyado bumili ng newer series ng onkyo...mas ok pa ata ung 09 series

[mbtorn]

Baka may interesado s yamaha rx 497 ko for sale 4 months p lang s aken. .

check google for reviews, phone 754 92 80

user name ko s sulit rebolt

Baka may interesado s yamaha rx 497 ko for sale 4 months p lang s aken. .

check google for reviews, phone 754 92 80

user name ko s sulit rebolt

signal to noise ratio 108db
total harmonic distortion 0.02

75 watts x 2

220volts

180 watts

signal to noise ratio 108db
total harmonic distortion 0.02

75 watts x 2

220volts

180 watts

Please post this in the marketplace section. This is a discussion thread, Onkyo at that.

[oliver1154]

Amazon's "Deal of the Day" . . .

Onkyo TX-NR818 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver (Black)

US$ 649.00 only (approx. P29K)

definitely cheaper from local seller, but is it worth the risks ... shipping, warranty not honored locally, etc.

[Weng!]

do not forget to add the sales tax + kabayan freight charge on the total cost.

for me it is still worth even without warranty. got mine from last year's black friday sale for 32k landed cost. mura kasi ang conversion ng dollar to peso before.

[oliver1154]

@Weng!
100% working pa unit nyo?
wala ba issues manifested?
nakakatakot kasi, mura nga mabibili yun unit, baka mahal naman ipa-repair dito

[jao143]

Bought mine also last year from amazon. My onkyo 818 is still ok. I ordered through Toy01. His brother tests the item before shipping to the Philippines.

[Weng!]

@Weng!
100% working pa unit nyo?
wala ba issues manifested?
nakakatakot kasi, mura nga mabibili yun unit, baka mahal naman ipa-repair dito

of course, 110% working at wala naman problema. i have brought in 3 receivers so far and all are working good. you would not worry during shipping as they are placed in a manufacturer's approved shipping box. ganon din naman pag ship from the factory thru container parin by boat from china to the US. the best deal i got on last year's black friday sale was the Onkyo 809 for my bro which was only $509 before tax.

[yakisoba]

plan to upgrade to a new receiver ... any suggestions on a onkyo receiver assuming my Ht room is just 16sq meter and current speakers are Warf 9.1 series, DFS, & CS.  --- 5.1 setup?