Popping sound in Pioneer S-31W + Pioneer VSX 323

[PGY]

Hi Everyone,

Am using a Pioneer VSX 323 and a Pioneer S-31W. The following are the devices i have connected.

Sat/cab - Through HDMI cable
TV - Through OFC
PS3 - Through HDMI cable


The subwoofer is frequently (once in a minute) make a popping sound and it has become extremely annoying. Its a brand New system i have used it for a day. When the installation guys came, they were testing with high volume, so i was unable to find out this problem.

The Popping sound is happening when the low frequency's stop suddenly and while changing the channels in the SAT/CABL. Initially i thought its happening because am changing the channels. I have the same problem even if i connect a Hard Drive to the TV. The cone will just 'pop' back into its default position.


Did any one have the same problem ?

Any ideas to fix ?

 

[thampi]

it happens when useing low powered subs.

 

[karthi1000]

Hi Everyone,

Am using a Pioneer VSX 323 and a Pioneer S-31W. The following are the devices i have connected.

Sat/cab - Through HDMI cable
TV - Through OFC
PS3 - Through HDMI cable


The subwoofer is frequently (once in a minute) make a popping sound and it has become extremely annoying. Its a brand New system i have used it for a day. When the installation guys came, they were testing with high volume, so i was unable to find out this problem.

The Popping sound is happening when the low frequency's stop suddenly and while changing the channels in the SAT/CABL. Initially i thought its happening because am changing the channels. I have the same problem even if i connect a Hard Drive to the TV. The cone will just 'pop' back into its default position.


Did any one have the same problem ?

Any ideas to fix ?

try to connect the sub power to other power outlet possibly to other phase if u have 3 phase eb connection. ur electrician can help

 

[PGY]

Thanks Thampi and Karthi.

I will try to connect the sub in to a different outlet and check. if we have the same problem again do i have to change the sub or can i upgrade/replace the sub to fix it ?

If i have to change the sub, could you please recommend a good one which is compatible with vsx 323.

 

[ch@ts]

Seems that there's a problem with the firmware of the woofer - read this thread -
Pioneer Sub S-31W Popping Sound Fault? - Audio - Home theatre

 

[PGY]

Thanks Ch@ts,

Thanks for the link, Somebody came from the Pioneer & checked, they said the issue is with the Receiver, which is not the issue, i need to reiterate them about this firmware in the sub.

If i have an option to change the complete unit, can i go head with Onkyo s-3500 is it better than the pioneer ?

could some one help

 

[hindthcameb]

great,Somebody came from the Pioneer & checked, they said the issue is with the Receiver, which is not the issue, i need to reiterate them about this firmware in the sub.

 

[PGY]

Hi everyone,

Looks like i have to return the product and go with a different one.. Am stuck with Denon 1312, Onkyo 3500 and Yamaha YHT 299.

Could you please let me know which one i can go for..

I watch 80% movies and 20 % music.

 

[Falcon21]

Yamaha YHT 299 has better reviews than onkyo hts3500

slightly more powerful compared to onkyo and with 6 1/2' active sub

 

[PGY]

Thanks Falcon..But the Subwoofer looks smaller in YHT 299 .. does it really matter ?

 

[RenVilo]

did yours perhaps sound like this:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4g26xv72n8fw5b9/20150307_222644.mp4?dl=0

 

[RenVilo]

Did it perhaps sound like this:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4g26xv72n8fw5b9/20150307_222644.mp4?dl=0

 

[nikhilstomer]

The issue is not with the Sub, the issue is with the AVR. I faced the same issue with Pioneer 323k and Polk sw110. I finally returned the AVR and upgraded to Denon x500.