badbad2000 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Onkyo reliability is always an annoy issue, hdmi board can fried an egg on it. Read a lot of horror story from avs forum and from some Xtreme forumers also. Thus resale value in the past has not been good. For what I read mostly old stories that belong to old gen Onkyo. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbad2000 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 What if love story movie with many nice music as background? Marantz warm and musical sounding will excel? Lol Denon not here not there luke warm .. hee hee Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CASH Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 yes, the older generation onkyos had the excessive hdmi heat problem... much has been improved upon these days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbad2000 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 No offend to him but his asking is rather high. A new one I recall is around 3k only, some more he has used for a year. Just a post price. Always welcome bro to offer. :p Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbad2000 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I think each brand also hv their own complain. I also not look good on denon which gave me issue last time even repaired once. Maybe better luck on yamaha... ( due to low demand on buyers..ha ha) Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbad2000 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Agreed to a certain extent...there has been alot of complains about the HDMI outboard been "fried" due to heat-related issue...And yes, Onkyo does run "hotter" compared to it rivals. The last AVR I used was Denon AVR-X4000 and it runs much cooler than my current Onkyo TX-NR929. So far, *touched wood*, my experiences with the last two Onkyo AVRs had been pleasant to say the least, it runs hot, no doubt about that...so to overcome heat problem, I always place my AVR on top of the rack to ensure maximum cooling effect. And so far so good, I sold off my TX-NR3007 after almost 1.5yrs and sold my TX-NR3008 after almost coming to 2.5yrs. :P 929 is 2 years warranty. You should have more peace of mind than any of us. Lol. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyhappy Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 For what I read mostly old stories that belong to old gen Onkyo. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4 Francishuang 5509 is fried also, does that belong to old gen? Still a bit scare on Onkyo reliability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbad2000 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I use in air-con room. My rack 4 side open space. So far no issue. :) Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desray Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 929 is 2 years warranty. You should have more peace of mind than any of us. Lol. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4 Yep...starting from this model onwards...Hwee Seng will be giving 2 yrs warranty. Sent from my iPad Mini using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CASH Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Its long overdue, this 2 year warranty for onkyo products.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest francishuang Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 2 yrs now?! wow.. maybe the 929 over the x4000 then. how much does it goes for now? but if I change to a avr using rca pre out, I gota change all my cables and it may cost more than the avr itself... I do not need the power module, just the balance pre out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desray Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 2 yrs now?! wow.. maybe the 929 over the x4000 then. how much does it goes for now? but if I change to a avr using rca pre out, I gota change all my cables and it may cost more than the avr itself... I do not need the power module, just the balance pre out. The Onkyo 929 now selling for $1,799 at Alpha Audio...if you are interested. Sent from my iPad Mini using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbad2000 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Good cable is expensive. Yours must be xlr now. I DIY if need to change just resolder plug. But the RCA plug also cause me a boom. Yet still cheaper than buy new. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbad2000 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Desray, what is your audio setting? Do u use the THX? Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralfale Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Those who got fried, do u use any extra fan to cool it? Those who have been to my place would probably seen me placing a $10 laptop fan on top of my 5508. Absolutely made the unit cool like in standby mode. Strongly encourage everyone to try it! A little gadget to protect your investment. Onkyo is so far my preferred brand for HT as well. Dynamic impactful sound which is more suited for movies. Furthermore it is always competitively priced and gives lots of features for the price. Highly vfm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desray Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Desray, what is your audio setting? Do u use the THX? Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4 Nope. Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyD1624705734 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I think only Onkyo 929 with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 DOES NOT have the SubEQ HT feature, the rest does...so long it has Audyssey MultEQ XT32. You can look at the previous generation like TX-NR5010...one bro is selling in the forum now. What subEQ sets out to do, it is similar to antimode? Does antimode handle eqing of multiple subs at multiple location? Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbad2000 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 The subEQ is only used when you have more than 1 sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desray Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 What subEQ sets out to do, it is similar to antimode? Does antimode handle eqing of multiple subs at multiple location? Thx SubEQ HT allows individual calibration of two subwoofers. Moreover SubEQ HT is a component of Audyssey MultEQ XT 32 package and it will also interact with the speakers crossover for optimum results whereas Antimode targets on LFE only. Personally if I have Audyssey MultEQ XT32 with SubEQ HT, I will not even consider Antimode at all since Audyssey clearly is more superior than Antomode. Antimode will probably be a good investment for those without Audyssey MultEQ XT32 like Pioneer or even Yamaha AVR that utilize different kind of audio calibration algorithm... But some members probably have better result with Antimode. The latest version off Antimode 2.0 IIRC is able to calibrate two subwoofers independently as well. Sent from my iPad Mini using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyD1624705734 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thanks Bro Let me see if Onkyo will refresh xx10 series in the near future. I have no hurry and have done some work around on my HDMIs. The itch is there no doubt but I hope I can get distracted with my relentless aim to get smooth 3D streaming ;) I have a history of keeping my AVR long. i.e. >3-4 yrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etnt Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I'm also waiting for Onkyo to release the next processor (5510?). Been with the Denon family for too long and wanting for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest francishuang Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 There isnt really anything sigificant to add to the pre pro line now, cept for more channels. No newer auddessy than the xt32 They may be holding out for hdmi 2.0 and the new 4k audio codecs Anway fyi, I am not sure if the onkyo pre pro are really a full balance design. But using similar model rca n xlr cables to compare, using xlr do sound more quiet n dynamic on my previous 5508 and now dead 5509 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbad2000 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Why dont just check the price how much to repair it since you still need to wait for next model to release. Last time I repair my Denon for $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest francishuang Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hdmi board... they will charge exp n take very long. Will just order one back n fix it, get a interim to tong for a while 1st. Busi from hari raya period till now. Haven on my ht in mths. Cny holz coming up, wana enjoy. Lol Ears chest butt heart all itchy liao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbad2000 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I am now have a 5.1 + front height. Is the surround back worth to setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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