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Old 08-30-2017, 12:47 AM
 
Location: Los Angeles
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I know there are some real pros in here, so I'm hoping someone can help diagnose my problem. I have a 5 speaker surround system running off an Onkyo receiver that's 4-5 years old. For the past week my rear speakers have been popping and crackling sporadically. Then tonight, all of the sound went out for all speakers. I didn't touch anything, it just went out. I turned things on & off, switched receiver channels, etc, but then the sound just came back on it's own. Then it went out again. At first i thought the rear speakers were bad, but now I'm thinking I might need a new receiver if the sound channel has gone bad. Oh, and I did try switching channels to the one I use with my XBox and there's no sound there either. Can someone suggest what I should do ? Thanks.
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Old 08-30-2017, 02:27 AM
 
Location: Los Angeles
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Guess I'll reply to myself. Did some Googling only to find that this is a known issue with Onkyo. New receiver time.
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Old 08-30-2017, 07:05 AM
 
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Before spending for new, check the cables. They often break at connectors, so wiggle the cable at each.
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Old 08-30-2017, 10:17 AM
 
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Yeah, crackling sounds are classic signs of a weak connection, especially where there is vibration or corrosion.
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Old 08-30-2017, 02:04 PM
 
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Thanks for the replies. As it turns out, the Onkyo NR609 has a known flaw in that the HDMI chip burns out. The sound is now totally gone on all channels and since it's 5 1/2 years old it's out of warranty. I'm going to check out new receivers today.
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Old 08-30-2017, 02:21 PM
 
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You might read t
hrough this thread, but read it completely. Onkyo finally addresses dreaded No sound/Network issues; offers extended warranty - Blu-ray Forum
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Old 08-30-2017, 07:36 PM
 
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I'm suprised your Onkyo lasted that long! Mine broke after owning it for 1.5 yrs. I was fortunate to accidently purchased a third party protection and got all money back. I don't trust Onkyo brand anymore unless I go with their higher end brand, Integra. I rather go with either Marantz, Denon, or Yamaha.

If you don't mind purchasing refurbhished, this is a good place to find some decent deal. I got my refurbished Marantz here and its still going strong 8 years or so now.

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