Michael86 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Okay, I'm about to go crazy with the amp on my 5.1's. I've had them for about 6 years. A few months ago, one of the HC1011 chips went bad. I ordered another one and had the local repair shop put it in... then within the last 3 weeks, the other original chip went bad. I ordered another chip and had it put in. Also, for the past several months, I've noticed the back of the amp getting pretty hot and recently it's just been getting really hot... and fast. An hour ago I finally put the amp back in the subwoofer box and had the subs hooked up. I started to play music and the subs wouldn't hit right, then just stopped working. After a few minutes, the speakers had a low whine. I took the amp back out and when I wiggled either HC1011 chip, the tone changed in the whine. I also noticed with the two black heat panels that are beside the chips (sorry I don't know what they're called), the left panel gets extremely hot, but the right barely even heats up. I'm really aggravated with this thing and was wondering if you guys had any help for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1268387 This may or may not be a help, but there is a lot of good info. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael86 Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 I seen that post the other day, but I looked at it again and saw a thing or to I could check out. I doubt it'll be my problem, but maybe it could help. Thanks for taking your time to help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Hey, I just got a (used) set for a good price. I will be in the same boat someday as the Ultra 5.1s have a high rate of failing..... But I wanted a cheap HT in the bedroom....... So.... We are (ultimately) in this together.... [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael86 Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 Haha, I had mine for around 6 or so years. They're really good speakers. I'm just mad because if those two HC1011 chips I bought are ruined now because of whatever's wrong with it, that was a waste of money. I may just buy some new speakers and let them run my television and computer both. Good luck with your set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 You could always look for a used receiver (5.1) and a a sub..... I currently use my system in my signature for HT and for the computer in the living room... Th PMU 5.1s are for the bedroom..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael86 Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 You're right... I know nothing about receivers though. I've never messed with them. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 You are in the right place. You could start a post in the Home Theatre section.... Explain you would like to learn about receivers, proper set up.... etc.... and ask for any good links to articles or education materials for beginners...... No [bs] ...... I knew almost nothing a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael86 Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 Okay, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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