Sony STR-DH receiver popping sound

I have the same issue as well using the STR-DN1020. Spoke to a Sony tech regarding the issue during a chat session and they gave a few recommendations regarding the speaker wires and connections. However, the only thing that worked was clearing the system and returning the receiver to the factory settings. In order to do that you have to turn off the receiver and hold the power button for 5 seconds. The display should then read "cleared!". The popping sound is now gone, but it returns if I repeat the auto calibration. So now I am faced with the dilemma of repeating the calibration or leaving the factory settings as is which does not give optimum sound quality. I might just have to get another receiver in the long run.

Hi mathias19 and ergojm, I was wondering if the two of you ever figured out what was causing the popping sound. I also have the Sony STR-DH820 and having the same problem. I've tried resetting the receiver to the factory setting, and set up the speakers manually, but this didn't work. I did however notice that the pop doesn't occur when it's set to 2 Channel, but when it's in a surround mode it starts again. Also it seems to radomly come from the side and rear surround speakers, not know which speaker it will come from next. I've also redone all of the wire connections going in the receiver, and still there...just like an annoying itch that you can't reach to scratch.

As for the no sound problem, I haven't experienced that...yet.

I've been hoping to find a solution, but oh well I guess. I've been keeping it muted until the movie/game loads up also, which works. What really bothers me is when the audio breaks during a movie, with the volume up, and you get a nice loud pop. It doesn't happen on every movie, but it has happened quite a few times, and I really don't want that to damage the speakers. I'll have to try it, but I have my cable box connected via optical, and I don't recall it poping when watching a show in surround, which was a while ago. So the hdmi issue may be correct.

I got one of these back in december and wanted to give you my input. I bought this unit used and the settings were semi erased to start the calibration over. I did the initial calibration and I started having the popping sound in my back left speaker within a couple of days. I looked through the manual and did a complete factory reset. I did the calibration and so far it has had no problems. hope this helps.

Yes I did. I did do some tweeks after but all is still good.