How do I know if my stereo receiver is blown?
Christopher Pierce
Published Mar 10, 2026
How do I know if my stereo receiver is blown?
Keep your ears (and eyes) open for some of these issues:
- Distortion at Medium Volumes. The hissing or fuzzy sound of distortion is a common sign of partially blown speakers.
- No Vibration.
- Lack of Range.
- Rattling and Popping Sounds.
- Car Radio Isn’t Working.
- Infinite Impedance.
- Repairing Minor Damage.
Are there fuses in Onkyo receivers?
Some receivers have a screw-in fuse in the back of the unit that can be removed and inspected easily, while others may have one or more fuses inside the case–you may have to unplug the unit, remove the case and root around inside to see. …
Why is my Onkyo tx-nr609 suddenly no sound?
The loaned tx-nr616 has now started to become intermittent on start up for dislaying images to the tv. Looks like the hdmi board is starting to fail on this one now. Spoke to richer sounds and they will give me another loan machine. Still no parts available for the tx-nr609
Is it safe to buy Onkyo tx-nr616 again?
Will not buy Onkyo again and advise others not to do so. Would you believe it. The loaned tx-nr616 has now started to become intermittent on start up for dislaying images to the tv. Looks like the hdmi board is starting to fail on this one now. Spoke to richer sounds and they will give me another loan machine.
Why does my Onkyo arc have no audio?
Many people have been reporting getting no audio over ARC. I spoke to an Onkyo engineer, and she figured it out. The receiver was “losing” the TV. In order to fix it, I simply had to go into the receiver’s menus, turn RHID off, and back on again. But it has to be done in a specific order for it to work. 1. Go into Hardware Setup. 2. Select HDMI 3.
Where can I get my tx-nr616 repaired?
Ive sent it in for repair at richer sounds and they’ve loaned me a tx-nr616 until mine is repaired. Thumbs up to richer sounds so far. Well, fingers crossed for you!
How to check if my Onkyo tx-nr1030 is up to date?
To Check if your firmware is up to date, go into Home Menu ->; Firmware Update and check the 20-digit number (xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx). If any numbers differ from the latest version available, please update your unit.
Is there a firmware update for the tx-nr1030?
A firmware update for the TX-NR1030 network A/V receiver is available through the unit’s USB input. The latest update includes the following content: Improve reception capability in certain TuneIn Radio stations. Minor bug fixes and improvements stability. Improvement of display when playback certain Dolby Digital Plus contents.
Will not buy Onkyo again and advise others not to do so. Would you believe it. The loaned tx-nr616 has now started to become intermittent on start up for dislaying images to the tv. Looks like the hdmi board is starting to fail on this one now. Spoke to richer sounds and they will give me another loan machine.
What to do if your Onkyo a / V receiver is damaged?
Insert or remove a USB memory device from the A/V receiver when updating via USB; Operate components connected to the A/V receiver via HDMI, such as a TV or a recording device. If your A/V receiver is damaged for any of the reasons above, an Onkyo service center will repair the unit for a fee.