Psywar Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 I got it though Amazon. I just did the return for a refund thing. I already got a shipping label from them. So it should go smooth. (knock on wood). I hope my next receiver is not so loud. I don't know if it was because it only had one speaker playing. Vol. #1 was like super loud. Loud to the point where I would have a hard time listening to it at night with out waking someone up down the hall lol. I think I am going to give Onkyo a shot next time around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) Get a 9v battery and test each speaker individually - just tap the leads to the terminals. If the speakers are in the least bit working you'll hear them pop quite loudly. DO NOT hold the leads on the battery - just tap them. Don't use 9v, get out a AA battery instead... 1.5v much safer and exactly what I use while testing speaker wires in cars, to determine FR, FL, RR and RL and if they are even working. I think I am going to give Onkyo a shot next time around. +1 for Onkyo next time Edited September 22, 2011 by Stonerboy779 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidst Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 Thank you guys for the Suggestions! One of the biggest problems I had with looking for the receiver is brand names. I have never heard of Onkyo until yesterday when I started looking at receivers. It seem's like they have solid specs. I just did not know if I bought one if I would end up with a piece of junk. I do understand you get what you pay for, but occasionally you will find items that are less pricey and still work great. Thanks again! I will check out all of these guys and figure out which one suits my purpose best. Onkyo has been around since 1946. I have a HT-RC360 and a TX-NR809. I am happy with both of them. http://www.intl.onkyo.com/company_information/history/index.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wevsspot Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 Sorry that you couldn't get it working Psy As you jump into the market for a replacement, check out Crutchfield+Paypal deal. I got an email yesterday from Paypal about $20 off any $100 or more purchase at Crutchfield. They have a great selection, pricing is fair and customer service is outstanding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazypoloc Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 If you end up with an Onkyo make sure you keep it in a well ventilated area. They run hotter than other receiver manufacturers. Thats a very good choice though, they make awesome gear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psywar Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 Don't use 9v, get out a AA battery instead... 1.5v much safer and exactly what I use while testing speaker wires in cars, to determine FR, FL, RR and RL and if they are even working. +1 for Onkyo next time Roger, Roger! (Droids from Clone Wars!) Onkyo has been around since 1946. I have a HT-RC360 and a TX-NR809. I am happy with both of them. http://www.intl.onky...tory/index.html I will take a look at those this weekend! Thank you! Sorry that you couldn't get it working Psy As you jump into the market for a replacement, check out Crutchfield+Paypal deal. I got an email yesterday from Paypal about $20 off any $100 or more purchase at Crutchfield. They have a great selection, pricing is fair and customer service is outstanding. I used to do all my shopping for car audio at Crutchfield. I stopped using them a long while back because their prices were soo much higher than everyone else's. I will take a look at them again though. It has been a long time. Their CS was always outstanding too from what I remember. If you end up with an Onkyo make sure you keep it in a well ventilated area. They run hotter than other receiver manufacturers. Thats a very good choice though, they make awesome gear. So I guess no putting my Blu-ray player and Xbox on top of it? lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 Don't use 9v, get out a AA battery instead... 1.5v much safer and exactly what I use while testing speaker wires in cars, to determine FR, FL, RR and RL and if they are even working. Meh, 9 volt batteries are completely safe for 99.99% of the speakers out there. Most 9v batteries can't produce enough current to damage anything but the crappiest of speakers. I guess AA or AAA batteries are technically a better idea though. They don't work so well for large drivers so I tend to use 9v batteries all the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 Meh, 9 volt batteries are completely safe for 99.99% of the speakers out there. Most 9v batteries can't produce enough current to damage anything but the crappiest of speakers. I guess AA or AAA batteries are technically a better idea though. They don't work so well for large drivers so I tend to use 9v batteries all the time. You're only doing it for 1/4 of a second anyways, I doubt even a PC speaker (internal PC speaker) would be damaged by a 9V battery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 You're only doing it for 1/4 of a second anyways, I doubt even a PC speaker (internal PC speaker) would be damaged by a 9V battery. Yeah. Technically you could be looking at ~20-40 watts depending on the impedance of the speaker. It's such a brief connection I never worry about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 Yeah. Technically you could be looking at ~20-40 watts depending on the impedance of the speaker. It's such a brief connection I never worry about it. I have to, if I bust a customers speakers they aren't going to be happy plus stock speakers, the only ones I test useually are crappy quality. I also find AA is fine even for larger drivers having tested 250watt rms 4ohm speakers when I was redoing my dads car. The one thing I cant test is stock subs, when cars have them, as there location is generally the boot and even when full they barely penetrate into the car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psywar Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 heh he said penetrate! *giggles* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazypoloc Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 So I guess no putting my Blu-ray player and Xbox on top of it? lol! No you can do that, just don't lock it in a cabinet with a closed back with front doors on it. Thats asking for trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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