dkane360 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Hey, long time lurker and avid Klipsch fan here wondering about the Onkyo Integra M 502. I have an opportunity to get one for $185 and I wanted to know if anyone had any experience with either this line of amplifiers or this one in particular. I'm currently running a Denon AVR-3300 to RF-3's, RS-3's and an RC-3. I was also wondering if it would be suitable for use as powering a passive subwoofer. I'm not sure what model driver will be used, but it'll probably be 4 ohm. Thanks! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted June 15, 2010 Moderators Share Posted June 15, 2010 Welcome to the forum Dan. A few years ago, I picked up an Onkyo M501 at a yard sale for $10. It was a sweet score. It didn't change much in my sound with my Onkyo receiver. Unfortunately, it stopped working less than a month after I bought it. Started making a very loud popping noise through my speakers. I'm not familiar with the 502. Reality is that anything that is used can die, regardless of age and eventually, everything will die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluBitRates Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 lol dont be such a downer Youthman. I would think that if the m502 is bridgeable it would work just fine for a passive sub. Not sure if the price point is right, really i have no idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted June 15, 2010 Moderators Share Posted June 15, 2010 lol dont be such a downer Youthman. Sorry if it came across that way. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluBitRates Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 i was just joking i knew you did not mean it that way. Really though my 8 year old pioneer elite receiver seems like it will last forever. It does not run hot and it has been taking care of extremely well. The onkyo may run a little warm so you have to take that into consideration. Also for $150 more you can get a upa-2 (or wait for it to go on sale) and get that 5 year transferrable warranty. Although the onkyo is rated at higher watts i dont think you would notice much of a difference in power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodog Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 If it's working as it should, the M502 is a very nice powerhouse. I'm currently using the M501 for a subwoofer application at my church and even though 1 channel doesn't work, the channel that does work is great. [] woo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Koosed Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 I have an Onkyo Integra M-502 Stereo Power Amplifier for sale, if anyone is interested. Looks and sounds like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 6 hours ago, Joel Koosed said: I have an Onkyo Integra M-502 Stereo Power Amplifier for sale, if anyone is interested. Looks and sounds like new. Joel, Welcome to the forum. Maybe consider moving this thread or reposting it to the "Garage Sale" Forum where we try to liquidate our gear. Good luck with your sale. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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