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Well, after a lot of testing and trying different cables and configurations. I think my problem ultimately might not be with the receiver. After about a week of hooking up my Xbox by HDMI directly into the TV with an optical cable for audio, the flickering problem eventually started to surface...

I have the same problem with my Onkyo TX-SR508 and an Xbox 360. From what I understand it's a "handshake" problem. I took my receiver in for service 3 months ago and after 3 weeks in the shop, all they did was update the firmware. I guess they couldn't replicate or diagnose the problem...

I almost have my 5.1 surround system hooked up. I'm running a set of Polk RM95s through an Onkyo TX-SR508.   The final thing I need to do is hook up my Polk DSW 400 subwoofer. The Onkyo has a sub out using an RCA cable connection. Problem is, I'll be trying to run the subwoofer cable...

Let me ask this.... My front speakers need no more than 5-6ft each of wire, but my sub and surrounds are going to require up to 50ft+. Is it advisable to make all speakers wired with the same gauge, or it is ok to run the front speakers with one and the rears/sub with another gauge? I...

CB, So you had the carpet installer place the wires? I was thinking of just calling to have my carpet stretched anyways, so maybe I'll see if they can lay the wire down for me. Did you use flat wire or standard 16 gauge? As it turns out, I'll have a little bit more time to set all this...

Thanks for the advice, guys. I'm leaning towards trying to run the wire along the baseboards and under the edge of the carpet. However, I do have one doorway to contend with along the way. Considering the length of wire running from the receiver to the sub and rears it looks like I could get...

As I wait for the last component of my new home theater to arrive I'm a bit stuck on how I'm going to run the speaker wires under the carpet. Is it better to pull up the edges of the carpet and run the wires near the baseboards? Or is it better to run it as a straight shot to the rear speakers...

Thanks for your suggestions guys. Opted for the RM95s and already picked those up from Frys. Ordered the Onkyo receiver and the Polk DSW Pro 400 from Amazon. Both were at a substantial discount and I also had a $25 gift certificate to use up from Christmas. I guess I'll have to wait and see...

I think I've narrowed down my choice of home theater options, but I need some advice before buying. I want to keep my expenses between $1000-1500. I really wanted to get the Onkyo TX-SR507, but all I'm able to find at most stores near me is the newer TX-SR508. The only big difference I see...

Thanks again Joe, Gives me even more things to consider. I did a little exploring in my living room and found that their might be a relatively inexpensive way to snake the wires for the rear surround speakers and the subwoofer under the carpet and along the floor boards. So, it might work...

Thanks David, I was referring to the Bose VCS-30 speaker package. From what I understand it has speakers for a center channel and what it calls rear surround speakers. However from some illustrations I have seen of the set-up for these speakers, they have them set up on either side of the...

Thanks Joe for your advice, That gives me some things to think about. Realistically, I'm looking to keep my expenses under the $1500 mark. I wish there was a way to wire rear speakers, but that would involve poking holes in the carpet and trying to find a way to snake them under the...

I have all the components to our home theater system minus the one I feel is the most important....surround sound. Problem is, our TV set up doesn't lend itself to a quick home theater in box solution. At the moment I have a 52' Sony Bravia LCD, Xbox360 and a Blu Ray player. But the TV bench...