Onkyo 805

[kexodusc]

I find it odd that Onkyo wouldn't expect the popping noise to be something of a deterrent for many potential customers, whether it affects performance or not isn't really the issue. Whether it could bother people, or scare them off is.
Just a bit weird. It'll be interesting to see if its successor model has the same noise.

[L.J.]

I find it odd that Onkyo wouldn't expect the popping noise to be something of a deterrent for many potential customers, whether it affects performance or not isn't really the issue. Whether it could bother people, or scare them off is.
Just a bit weird. It'll be interesting to see if its successor model has the same noise.

Well the 875's are starting to show up and have the same "issues" as the 805. The popping sound (Actually more like a thud. Kinda like lightly tapping a mic with your finger)and also running very hot.

More later......I'm off to Home Depot.

[garethwd]

Onkyo have been on the avforums in the uk and stated that there is going to be a firmware update to fix the poping noise and that it seems to only happen with the PS3

[L.J.]

Onkyo have been on the avforums in the uk and stated that there is going to be a firmware update to fix the poping noise and that it seems to only happen with the PS3

That's good to hear. Although some considered it a minor issue, and Onkyo stated that it was "normal", I just didn't like it. A couple of times I left the volume turned up and had some really loud pops. Not sure if it could damage my speakers or not.

Thanks for the info.

[TJM68]

Just to let everyone know, I was looking for a 705 at c.c. and they didn't have any in stock. They had an 805 floor model in their home theatre display room. They said it had been set up for 2 months. I asked them if they would sell it and they said they would take $120 off the $699 price. I haggled a little and got it for $475. The 805 is more than I need but I couldn't pass on the deal.

[BadAssJazz]

Just to let everyone know, I was looking for a 705 at c.c. and they didn't have any in stock. They had an 805 floor model in their home theatre display room. They said it had been set up for 2 months. I asked them if they would sell it and they said they would take $120 off the $699 price. I haggled a little and got it for $475. The 805 is more than I need but I couldn't pass on the deal.

Great deal! I paid $600 for mine NITB. About a week ago CC was offering an additional 10% off for the 4th of July weekend. As much as I hate their in-store presentation and selection, you can usually come away from CC with a bargain.

[Worf101]

Great deal! I paid $600 for mine NITB. About a week ago CC was offering an additional 10% off for the 4th of July weekend. As much as I hate their in-store presentation and selection, you can usually come away from CC with a bargain.

That's outright theft. Ouch, I'm suddenly VERY jealous. LOL good job to both of you.

Da Worfster