Onkyo TX-NR818 "official" owner's thread discussion - Page 181

Where?

Here

I just did a price check . I never knew Home Depot carried Onkyo!

http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203897307?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=onkyo&storeId=10051&N=5yc1v&R=203897307

Ups, that was a typing error. Should have been obvious by reading the links I've provided. I've changed the original post.

I just got my new 818 from Amazon I got a used like New I think it was an open box $720 this thing came in in the original box doesn't even appear to be used at all the only thing was there was no batteries for the remote I was pissed just kidding. Took me about 45 minutes to update firmware using a thumb drive very easy. Updated fine. This thing is a lot heavier then the 616 it's replacing and its about 4inches deeper into my cabinet a little snug I think tomorrow I'll cut some of the back out of the cabinet to give it more breathing room. Right now I have it set up with two subs and front highs. highs In hooking to see how I like this as my room is narrow. This thing sound so good I ran the full Audyssey Took about twenty min.
I'm not sure if I will even hook up the surround back to make it 9.2 that will be another project.
Edited by bargervais - 3/6/13 at 5:03pm

How did you do this price search?
Thanks, Rick

Now you see why I thought I was in the twilight zone. At first I thought it was a typo too, then you doubled down with more links! It's all good.

Well...I finally pulled the trigger. My receiver should be here in by next week. Didn't get it at the lowest price...and I know it will go lower but $740 bucks shipped isn't too bad. I bought it with the Amex card so got the extend protection that way. I called Amex and everything to verify that everything would be covered.

I have 4 new speakers coming and need something worthy to drive them. With a FV15HP sub...I need good room EQ to integrate it all.

The only thing that seemed close to the 818 was the Denon 4311CI which was another 400 bucks. I was looking really hard at the 2113CI ... I know that it is hard to compare the 2113CI to the 818, but for me the largest function difference was only the XT vs the XT 32.

I don't need zones. A ton of power only gives a little more sound...diminishing returns. I really wish the 818 had Sub EQ but I can cope for 400 bucks.

Anyway...will review when it gets here. I am upgrading from entry level 4 year old Yamaha...so huge difference.

I just used the Google shopping search.

Now that I've successfully upgraded the FW, do I set the HDMI to source and the Picture adjust>Resolution to direct?

Quick question... What is the "sound characteristic" associated with Onkyo specifically the 818.

I do know this is a little bit controversal of a question because many people believe that all receives are neutral until they start becoming distorted then can appear to give a warm or dark or ...different sonic signature.

In general, it seems Denon are associated with being "warm" ...I have heard Onkyo sometimes has being "dark"... now depending on how you take these ...it can be good or bad, but was just wondering what people generally classified Onkyo as?

I use Nextag and they send you e-mail notices when there's a price reduction.

http://www.nextag.com/serv/main/buyer/ProductM.jsp?product=949786372&doSearch=n&search=radar_product_click_52524&page=1000&palertInstId=423610720&el_id=9&adcr=radar_product_click_52524

It's really up to you. In theory Direct means that the signal should behave like it's not even passing through the Onkyo (with obvious exception of overlay graphics). I don't see how you can go wrong with that, if you are using the 818 as a switcher and not trying to use any of the VP capabilities. I haven't seen any obvious difference between between Direct and other modes, but I've done only minimal testing with all quality 1080p content... so I wouldn't expect to see much. This is with the 24fps firmware.

My understanding is 24fps is treated correctly in all modes now, not just Direct. I haven't tested this personally... maybe will this weekend.

I am interested in audio delay (compared to a video baseline) between the various modes. If there is a difference, it's small. I really need some measuring equipment, but don't have anything.

Post what works best for you.

I've been running HDMI Out = Both and Direct for main

Hey Newbie...

My gut feeling is that question doesn't apply much in the "modern" world with DSP controlled equalization. Well, it would apply for people running in pure audio mode, but I've not heard much talk about that.

Ready to be shot down, if others disagree

Wow! Home Depot starting an end-to-end home theater business? From the wood to the Receiver?
Edited by MadMyers - 3/2/13 at 7:17am

That's what I'm curious about, if it now automatically defaults to 24p in other modes. I like to use custom to get a little edge enhancement and use the noise reductions, which aren't available in direct.

*I recently got the 'Godfather' trilogy, I'll try it out later.

Thanks.

I did a test with Custom mode rather than Direct, and it passed.

I used the Disney WOW calibration disc's AV sync pattern. It has a line than keeps turning around 360 degrees, making it good to catch the hiccup. I didn't see the hiccup...

I am confused again then... Why does everyone ask if X speakers will pair with Y receiver? I know there is some debate on this...but it seemed that people generally believed that Denon is "warm" and Onkyo is slightly "dark" or "neutral".

My head hurts!

Ok I recycled my demon AVR 1905 using it as an external amp now I'm running 9.2 front highs and surround back. I have a narrow room so I have the front highs right above left and right front speakers which I have them wide close to each side wall.
All I needed to do was add the high speakers so the AVR Worked great. I had this receiver before upgraded everything when 3D came along.
Edited by bargervais - 3/2/13 at 12:18pm

Additional data from a fellow AVS member. Denon 4250, center channel, crossover was found to be 60Hz:



From top to bottom:
- In-room response at listening position with Audyssey off
- MultEQ filter measured at preamp output
- In-room response at listening position with Audyssey on
Speaker was set to Full Range before measurements have been taken.

Looks like corrections below the -3dB point do not gradually stop.

I have the pop as well, using XPA3. Only the speakers attached to it make the pop.

There is also a hissing sound if receiver is off and then amp(XPA3) is left on.

I get extended warranty for all my onkyo since the 707's

sound leak issue? anyone know what they are talking about?

I lost all settings, have to get it all setup again.

Mine will not get a DHCP IP, I have to use static.

Mine DHCP's just fine. I'm hardwired in. Router config issue maybe???

I thought this was a TX-NR 818 owners thread my center speaker calibrated 80Hz

Hmm... Since i asked that question, i why ahead and updated the receiver, and it didn't wipe off my prior settings. Everything is as was configured before the update. FWIW

same here...everything was left untouched....