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tasdisr
tasdisr Posts: 32
edited February 2008 in Electronics
Anyone had an experience with buying refurbed units directly from Onkyo?
They have a pretty good deal on the 805 and I was thinking of getting one
Mains - RTi6
Center - CSi3
Surround - Polk OWM3
Sub - DSW PRO 550wi
AVR - Onkyo TX-SR809
Movies/Games - Toshiba HD A35 & Sony BDPS590 BluRay
Music - iPod
TV - Sharp LC-60C8470U
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited January 2008
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    Haven't had a refurb Onkyo but I do have a refurb HK and am very happy. I say go for it.
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  • MusikSource
    MusikSource Posts: 44
    edited January 2008
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    Whats the Warranty? I have an 805 and love it!
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  • tasdisr
    tasdisr Posts: 32
    edited January 2008
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    It is one year on refurbs but you can buy a 2 year warranty for around 60 dollars
    Mains - RTi6
    Center - CSi3
    Surround - Polk OWM3
    Sub - DSW PRO 550wi
    AVR - Onkyo TX-SR809
    Movies/Games - Toshiba HD A35 & Sony BDPS590 BluRay
    Music - iPod
    TV - Sharp LC-60C8470U
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited January 2008
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    What's the difference from refurb to new?
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited January 2008
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    Manufacturer level refurbs ( FROM the actual place that made the item ) are usually extremely safe purchases. Now buying something at frys with that infamous white " Returned but fully inspected " sticker proudly displayed....not even on a bet would I touch something like that. :eek:
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 8,108
    edited January 2008
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    Got one last month. It was pretty much flawless, they ship quick, and no problems so far. I opted to add the extended warranty.

    Edit: the refurb warranty is 1 year, the original new is 2 year. Its not much to add and extra 2 years to the refurb (3 years total)
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  • MusikSource
    MusikSource Posts: 44
    edited January 2008
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    Sounds all good to me I would do it!
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    Panasonic PT-AE1000U 1080p Projector
    LG-BH200 Super Blu - Ray/HD Combo

    Onkyo TX-SR805
    2 Pair Polk Rti-8 Front & Rear
    Polk Fxi A4
    Polk CSi A6 Center

    Sub’s Abstract ASXPRO10
    Onkyo SKW-530
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited January 2008
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    A while ago I bought a refurbished TX-SR702 from Onkyo and although the receiver was fine, there were a few scratches on the unit so I returned it.
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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 961
    edited January 2008
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    I got a refurbed TX-NR901 at ubid (authorized w/1yr warranty) Works better than new 2+years later. Sticker on the box said "cosmetic". I still really don't recall there being any scratches when I opened it.

    Go for it!
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited January 2008
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    Just got my "refurb" 805 today, looks brand spankin' new. Throwing in the Onkyo 8222 stereo for free was icing on the cake, and free shipping, no tax and a one year warranty. Awesome deal.

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  • tasdisr
    tasdisr Posts: 32
    edited January 2008
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    That is great to know. I missed out on the refurbs, had problems accessing their web site. Bit the bullet and bought a new one, but may look to get a refurb for the basement.
    Mains - RTi6
    Center - CSi3
    Surround - Polk OWM3
    Sub - DSW PRO 550wi
    AVR - Onkyo TX-SR809
    Movies/Games - Toshiba HD A35 & Sony BDPS590 BluRay
    Music - iPod
    TV - Sharp LC-60C8470U
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  • MusikSource
    MusikSource Posts: 44
    edited January 2008
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    Great deal, nice bonus too!
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    Panasonic PT-AE1000U 1080p Projector
    LG-BH200 Super Blu - Ray/HD Combo

    Onkyo TX-SR805
    2 Pair Polk Rti-8 Front & Rear
    Polk Fxi A4
    Polk CSi A6 Center

    Sub’s Abstract ASXPRO10
    Onkyo SKW-530
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 8,108
    edited January 2008
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    PolkThug wrote: »
    Just got my "refurb" 805 today, looks brand spankin' new. Throwing in the Onkyo 8222 stereo for free was icing on the cake, and free shipping, no tax and a one year warranty. Awesome deal.


    ****! I ordered my Refurb 805 about 1 week before they started giving that free 2ch receiver. I think they also lowered the price by almost $100. I called and tried to get something out of Onkyo (either a credit or the free receiver), but no luck.

    BTW, I'm really enjoying mine despite not getting the sweet deal that all the recent purchasers are getting. I have absolutely none of that lip sync problem they talk about at AVS. I mean, some of my channels have lip sync problems, but I know that is not the Onkyo, its the source, or my DVR causing it. Bluray, OTA (through the TV), and most channels have no error.
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  • MusikSource
    MusikSource Posts: 44
    edited January 2008
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    billbillw wrote: »
    I have absolutely none of that lip sync problem they talk about at AVS.

    I Own the 805 and am having lip sync problems with my system. You mentioned AVS. Would you happen to have some reading resorces available so that I may attempt to correct my lip sync issues?

    Thanks
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    Panasonic PT-AE1000U 1080p Projector
    LG-BH200 Super Blu - Ray/HD Combo

    Onkyo TX-SR805
    2 Pair Polk Rti-8 Front & Rear
    Polk Fxi A4
    Polk CSi A6 Center

    Sub’s Abstract ASXPRO10
    Onkyo SKW-530
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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 961
    edited January 2008
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    Ha, I just this summer bought that 8222 for my garage/back porch and paid $80. Nice Score!
    Analog Source: Rega P3-24 Exact 2 w/GT delrin platter & Neo TT-PSU Digital Source: Lumin U2 w/Roon (NUC) DAC:T+A DAC 200 Phono Preamp: Rega Aria MK3 Preamp: Rogue RP-7 Amp: Infigo Method 6 Speakers: Joseph Audio Perspective 2, Audio Physic Tempo Plus Cables: Cardas Clear Reflection SC/IC, Shunyata PCs Misc: Shunyata Hydra Delta D6, VTI rack, GIK acoustic panels
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  • newuser
    newuser Posts: 4
    edited January 2008
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    whoops sorry
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 8,108
    edited January 2008
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    MusikSource wrote: »
    I Own the 805 and am having lip sync problems with my system. You mentioned AVS. Would you happen to have some reading resorces available so that I may attempt to correct my lip sync issues?

    Thanks


    There is a monstrous thread over at AVSforum. 1st thing to do is put all your AV sync values to zero. You have to set it for each input. That's all I did. After that, I let Audyssey setup run and set all the values except for the subwoofer level, which I just raised a few dB to sound right.
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  • MusikSource
    MusikSource Posts: 44
    edited January 2008
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    Thanks billbillw I'll give it a try!!!
    Right or Wrong Just Offering My Oppinion!!!



    Panasonic PT-AE1000U 1080p Projector
    LG-BH200 Super Blu - Ray/HD Combo

    Onkyo TX-SR805
    2 Pair Polk Rti-8 Front & Rear
    Polk Fxi A4
    Polk CSi A6 Center

    Sub’s Abstract ASXPRO10
    Onkyo SKW-530
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited January 2008
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    Arghh! I've been burned. Got all my HDMI/DVI cables today. Definitely no HDMI output at all. Oh well, still less than a $600 investment after I ship it back.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 8,108
    edited January 2008
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    PolkThug wrote: »
    Arghh! I've been burned. Got all my HDMI/DVI cables today. Definitely no HDMI output at all. Oh well, still less than a $600 investment after I ship it back.

    Did you go into setup and turn on HDMI output? There is a setting that disables it, located in the input/output assignment, monitor out. I'd double check all the settings before shipping back.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited January 2008
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    Yes, and I plugged it in too. ;)
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited February 2008
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    update...

    Just thought I would try to plug everything in again before I called support. The HDMI out works fine now. I'm not exactly sure what I changed although I do have various cables and dvi/hdmi adapters, so the cable combination may be a little different. I used my HD-DVD player to test every hdmi input and they are all fine.

    Issues:
    Having trouble getting cable box to sync with (box)DVI-->HDMI-(Onkyo)->HDMI--->DVI(TV)

    If I do (box)component-->component-(Onkyo)->HDMI--->DVI(TV) I end up with 720p at the display instead of the 1080i from the source.

    I could try a DVI splitter at the display and run the cable box directly to it.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited February 2008
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    Ok, just confirmed the 805/705 downconverts 1080i component video signals to 720p when outputting over HDMI. They make you upgrade to the 875 to avoid this.:(
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited February 2008
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    PolkThug wrote: »
    Ok, just confirmed the 805/705 downconverts 1080i component video signals to 720p when outputting over HDMI. They make you upgrade to the 875 to avoid this.:(

    this is correct. i still use component with my xbox 360. i just ran the onkyo 805 hdmi to dvi splitter to my tv and my 360 component to my tv to preserve the 1080i and i use a harmony remote so it's no problem at all.

    as far as the lip sync issue on the 805, i've got some. my hd dish network is synced well minus a few broadcast channels whose sounce is jacked as far as lip sync. but my p3 blu-ray and my a35 hd dvd players both suffer a bit from the lip sync. i did the 30' and 0 delay tricks to no avail. it wasn't enough of a problem for me to return it, but i do hope some miracle firmware will fix it. otherwise, it's not toooooooo bad.

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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 8,108
    edited February 2008
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    I'd check with your cable company and see if they have a newer HDMI equiped box for you to swap out with. That might solve some of your problems. DVI>HDMI never works quite as well as HDMI>HDMI. I had awful problems with one of my satellite boxes that was DVI output (to my previous HDMI TV).
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