So I went with the Onkyo TX-SR805S...blind

[BadAssJazz]

I auditioned this unit and did a review awhile back. I ran into a few issues.

Onkyo 805

BTW, I think I paid only $720 for my 3rd one. Yes, I auditioned 3. I really liked this unit and was hoping to find a good one

Not trying to scare you though. I'm sure there's some good ones out there.

Thanks and EXCELLENT write up!

The good news is that I do not own or ever intend to use a Play Station. But you're right: hopefully either Onkyo has patched the issue, or I will somehow luck out and get a good one. We'll see.

Either way, the popping sound may not necessarily be a deal breaker for me. I may be willing to work around it, if it's not too bad, since I only watch 2 - 3 movies a month using the full HT. (I must be getting older, because I distinctly remember a time when my AVR was on around the clock. I wouldn't even watch basic TV without it. My, how times have changed.)

And then there is also the little cost-benefit debate of whether or not it's worth it to me to shell out an additional $600 - $700 for a comparable unit, albeit one without the popping issue. It's certainly within my budget, but oh, the urge to find a once in a lifetime deal is strong with me. Must...not...give....in...!!!???!!!

[L.J.]

Thanks and EXCELLENT write up!

Thank you.

The good news is that I do not own or ever intend to use a Play Station. But you're right: hopefully either Onkyo has patched the issue, or I will somehow luck out and get a good one. We'll see.

Either way, the popping sound may not necessarily be a deal breaker for me. I may be willing to work around it, if it's not too bad, since I only watch 2 - 3 movies a month using the full HT.

I got into the habit of muting when the popping would happen. I few times I had my volume left high and just didn't want to deal with it anymore. Mr. Bobsticks says it's a amp related issue and can be bypassed by those using an external amp....I think he said that...

(I must be getting older, because I distinctly remember a time when my AVR was on around the clock. I wouldn't even watch basic TV without it. My, how times have changed.)

Yeah, your getting old dude

And then there is also the little cost-benefit debate of whether or not it's worth it to me to shell out an additional $600 - $700 for a comparable unit, albeit one without the popping issue. It's certainly within my budget, but oh, the urge to find a once in a lifetime deal is strong with me. Must...not...give....in...!!!???!!!

Yeah I went through the same debate.
Thoughts on my 805 situation