The "Official" Onkyo TX-NR905 Thread - Page 234

Make sure that you have your speakers set to 80Hz (THX) and the Subwoofer set to 80Hz (THX) in the Speaker Config in the Onkyo.

Mine were set to Full Band and would not send a signal to the Subwoofer unless the source had a .1 channel. Now my music leverages the subwoofer just fine.

Thanks for the info. Actually my speakers were already set to 60hz since they are full range speakers. It turns out the problem was that my subwoofer did not turn on when in "auto" mode, but when set to "on" it works fine in stereo. I don't know why it doesn't kick in in stereo when set to auto but it works fine with everything else.

Question about the Zone 2 / Zone 3 on the 905...

I read in the manual that it does not convert digital audio to the analog outs of Zone 2. If I have a DVD player that can output both digital and analog at the same time, and both are connected to the 905 with the MAIN source on the 905 is configure to use the digital input for the DVD player, will the Zone 2 out be able to output the analog audio from the DVD analog in?

Does that make sense?

Yes, you can run both digital and analog inputs from a single source and use the digital input in the main zone and the analog input in zone 2.

I have a chance to get decent price this weekend on new 905 Frys having sale.
I still have am unresolved question:
I plan to have 2 HD outputs, a Panadonic AE 2000U 1080 projector
and a Panasonic HD plasma in same room, never to be used together since plasma in behind screen...that solves one problem since I know main ans sub have to be used separate. Are the identicle though??
My plasma is about 25 total ft of HDMI from receiver and projector is 15 ft of cable away.
Has anyone had issues with one output not being as strong as other?
I am hoping these units will have the firmware upgrade as well,lol
Anyone that can help I appreciate since I have to act this weekend...
Post or private message is fine

I thought I'd post a few tips that have clearly elevated the sound quality of my Home Theatre Sound System using the Onkyo TXNR 905 Receiver.
1. I replaced the Power Cord with a "MapleShade Double Helix MK11"
2 I placed the Receiver on a 4" Maple 18"x18" Amp Board with the MapleShade Triple Point brass Cones (large Heavy) and place the Board on top of MapleShade IsoBlocks
3 I purchased the MapleShade Double Helix speaker wires for the front 3 EFE Technology T22CF speakers (4 Ohm)
4 I don't use the LFE Sub Cable........I use the speaker level inputs on my Martin Logan Dynamo Sub and set the Crossover around 55-50H
5 I use Brass weights atop of the TXNR 905 MapleShade Micro Triple Points for vibration control (really made a difference)
As you can see I'm a MapleShade Fan....I tried their products with the 30 Day $ back Guarantee (I don't work for MapleShade) I'll try and post other mods...running out of room....These mods Made a Tremendous Improvement in Sound Quality of the Onkyo TXNR 905 and my whole system (7.1)

WOW! Sounds mighty nice. It probably beats the built in feet on my 905 (no fancy brass weights needed for it is 60+ pounds which sits atop an 'solid oak' shelf).

Would this be the same MapleShade that sells 'cable elevators' (also known as three dowels and a rubber band) for $12 + shipping? That is SO COOL! They also sell a $690-$765 'Clearview Power Stratum Conditioner'? Aside from sounding like a made-up word on Star Trek ...and I've still to verify that it is not, it appears to be a rewired $10 power strip mounted to a block of wood.

Not to sound overly harsh, as I am sure that your system sounds better to you, but perhaps you should start a thread on MapleShade products in it's own thread? ...and then, perhaps you can explain exactly how an expensive power cable, isolation/dampening of vibration on a solid state receiver could possibly make any difference in audio quality?

Here is an article that may be worth reading for those looking to maximize the sound of their systems.

I think I can do this with Lincoln Logs for less...

"Caveat Emptor" indeed!

Are Lincoln Logs still sold? If not, they would be collector items, and if creatively marketed as antique cable lifts... well, we might make some serious change.

I absolutely LOVE laughing at the idea of people selling 'lifts' or 'isolators' for cable. I recall seeing some company selling old glass cable insulators, the kind that are used for the old rural overhead power transmission lines. They were selling these things for something like $50 each!

I am convinced that the companies that sell these things are in some way, descendants of those that made & sold new clothes to the emperor.

I am guilty of modest investment in 'snake-oil' products. Better than 80% of my system is wired with 'Monster Cable', but after reading tests comparing Monster's 'high end' speaker wire, with that of conventional electrical wire (also known as lamp cord), I have become a 'born again skeptic' regarding expensive products claiming over 'vastly improved' audio and video.

There is such a thing as 'quality', but a power strip stuck to a block of wood for around $700?!? And (I've just checked on the price for an "Amp Stand") between $300 and $700 for a nicely finished block of wood?

For those prices, they better come with some 'full contact delivery' by a top of the line Victoria's Secret salesperson!

In the words of P.T. Barnum "there's one born ever minute".

Note in the above version, it is not recommended to span your speaker cables over the chimney as this will color the sound with a certain smokiness...



That MapleShade site is just chock full of goodies!

First post and we're to believe you don't work for them?

That power cord has the ground, the 905 has only the two prongs.

Won't there be issues?

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums...p/t-16568.html

Does anyone have advice as to how I can elevate speaker cable that runs inside of conduit? ...and what about the plastic coating around the conductor? Isn't that similar to synthetic carpeting or plastic tiles? How can you elevate the copper conductor from it's own plastic coating?

Okay - back on topic. When I originally ran a full 8 point Audyssey calibration, I had not changed my speaker crossover from it's defaults (thinking Audyssey would sense correct cross-over). Audyssey set them all to "Large". Axiom recommends setting them to small, or the at 80Hz "THX" crossover point.

So if I change my crossovers to 80Hz after calibration, should I re-calibrate? I've got the Axiom Audio "Epic Grand Master 350" in a 7.1 channel configuration and a second Cerwin Vega 15" sub-woofer.

Thanks for your advice.

Spence

No. If you recalibrate, it will just set them back to Full Range again.

Thanks - that makes little sense, as I though the calibration is suppose to sense speaker frequency range.

I guess it's time to start reading the many pages at the Audyssey thread eh?

...or should I just leave my speakers set up as 'full'?

Spence

If if were me, I'd take Axiom's advice.

Not sure I am in the right thread but here goes.

I am on my way to Fry's to check out the Onkyo sale. Hope to get a 905 but have a few concerns:

Is the audio delay (I'm currently HDMI to projector and optical audio to receiver which has no HDMI) on the 905 still a problem?

Is it true you have to return the 905 to Onkyo for firmware/software updates? Is there a location in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area to take it to?

Is the "running hot" of the 905 still a problem?

Thanks--

"Is the audio delay (I'm currently HDMI to projector and optical audio to receiver which has no HDMI) on the 905 still a problem?" No. Not if you have 1.08 f/w. You may still experience a small lip sync issue but that's rare and primarily due to the source (D*TV, etc.). Read this post in it's entirety to see if you think you can/may do your own updates.http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...50&postcount=1

"Is it true you have to return the 905 to Onkyo for firmware/software updates?" No. You can/may do them yourself if you have a little computer savvy and the right equipment (cable, CD burner/software, blank disc, etc.).

"Is the "running hot" of the 905 still a problem?" Never has been any problem with my Integra 8.8 (more expen$ive 1st cousin to the 905) since last September. Be sure to observe the air opening requirement (especially above the unit) unless you intend to install cooling fan(s). I just finished watching the "Eagles Farwell Tour" DVD at concert levels (the neighbors could have enjoyed the audio) and it was warm to the touch but I could leave my hand on it.

Great find! Just what I need to keep my speaker cables away from a dangerous oak floor!

How do I bypass or turn off the Reon processor for my HDMI Cable output. My picture was much better from Cable source before I put the 905 between my TV and HD cable.

I can't remember the exact location of the setting since I'm at work, but setting it to "through" instead of 1080p or 1080i will bypass the Reon.

Reon settings are global. You can't bypass Reon processing for just 1 input. Set Monitor Out to Through and OSD Immediate Mode to OFF to disable Reon processing for all inputs.

Thanks as always for your help.

I love the audio quality of this receiver but so far the Reon is not what I expected. I haven't tried an analog source like a VCR yet would the Reon improve the quality of that signal?

Above answers are incomplete:

1) Set it to "Through" (instead of 1080p or anything else)
2) Turn the OSD off (the setting is weird, like Immediate Off or something)
3) Turn all the enhancements to Off (one must be Auto, but the rest should be Off, like Edge Enhancement, etc.)

That's it, and it will be off.

And I totally agree with you, the Reon is not worth it, but the 905 is a great product even without the Reon. However, to be totally fair, you should make sure you have all the VP turned off in your TV when you use the Reon, as they can interfere with each other. In my case, this made no difference, but it's worth mentioning as it seems a lot of people like the Reon.

Just bought new 905 yesterday
Serial number ends in Q
Does anyone know if that is upgraded with 1.08
If not how to find out?
Tried the display/power buttons together thing, does not show
Maybe I'm doing something wrong, also just out of box so nothing is hooked to it or programed.
Any help is appreciated

Check with buttons you are pressing, I couldn't get it to begin with, but then I realized I was pressing the wrong button.

I am pushing the power standby button and the display button that is near volume control
tried all different ways of doing it
if push display first the push power unit does not turn on
Tired both at same time
but just gives the all channel stereo thing
no firmware
Can someone go over the button thing again, thanks

Turn on your receiver. From the front panel, while pressing and holding the Display button, press the Standby button.

After upgrading my 905 to 1.08 the bass was deeper than before. The next Audyssay runs never gave me the same effect and the bass is not there. Did anybody observe the same?

Zibby

Just bought a 905 this weekend at Fry's it is loaded with firmware 1.07
Is this a problem, do I have to have 1.08 or do wait and see?
Did 1.07 have some of the fixes.
Thanks for the help since I am really new to this, (learning)