I have a very basic home theater setup and am having a problem with one or both of the following pieces: Onkyo TX-DS595 5.1 Receiver and JBL 5pc satellite speaker system, with 100 Watt powered Sub, connected to the Onkyo with the low frequency cable. The sub has a power switch on back, an adjustment knob for the sub intesity, a seletors switch for "Auto" or "On" and a green/red LED. I normally have the swithc set to Auto, and it is my understanding that the sub will detect signal from the receiver and turn itself on or off accordingly.
Possibly important facts: I just moved from a new apartment building into a home; the home is about 35 years old. Prior to moving I had no problems with the system.
Problem: I have hooked up the system as it was prior to the move. The sub is routinely making a fast popping sound, almost sounds like a machine gun! It happens when initially turning the power switch on the sub to the on position, regardless of whether the receiver is on or off. I can get the sound to stop by moving the selector swithc on the sub from Auto to On, and when returning the switch to Auto, the sound does not return immediately. But, after about 10 minutes or so it repeats the problem. In the interim, the sub operates normally whether listening to music or watching movies.
I do not know if this is "clipping" or something else. I am concerned that maybe the sub is not getting enouch power or something like that.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
TR
