Anyone heard of Panamax ? - Blu-ray Forum

Scooby Blu · 10-08-2008, 02:23 PM

My dealer said they just picked this company up.

link: http://www.panamax.com/

Josh · 10-08-2008, 02:25 PM

I own the 5400-PM. Very nice unit!

Pelican170 · 10-08-2008, 02:29 PM

I have a 5300, also very nice..

Scooby Blu · 10-08-2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

I own the 5400-PM. Very nice unit!

Can you see and hear a difference with and without the 5400-PM ? How many outlets does it have ?

DBlackGT · 10-08-2008, 06:47 PM

Panamax is bomb. I love my 5300

dew912 · 10-08-2008, 07:22 PM

Got one, does nothing like every other power conditioner. Just a way for rich people to waste their money and retail stores to make 55-65%. Save the money on the power strip and buy a nicer tv/receiver/speakers....

sarge1976 · 10-08-2008, 07:31 PM

I have the 5300 and love it

Moefiz · 10-08-2008, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby Blu

My dealer said they just picked this company up.

link: http://www.panamax.com/

Panamax has been around for awhile they make some top quality stuff.

prerich · 10-08-2008, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby Blu

My dealer said they just picked this company up.

link: http://www.panamax.com/

Been around for a while Scooby, a trusted company.

Pelican170 · 10-08-2008, 07:49 PM

I noticed a slight increase in AQ but nothing for PQ...

Woody · 10-08-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Moefiz

Panamax has been around for awhile they make some top quality stuff.

/cosign

Colglizity · 10-08-2008, 08:12 PM

I've got the 4300 and it's great.

Scooby Blu · 10-08-2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prerich

Been around for a while Scooby, a trusted company.

thanks prerich !

blick · 11-20-2008, 02:37 AM

I've had a MAX 1000+ for the last 11 years. Great product. I like the delayed power on/off for my power amps.

My 1000+ burned out about 6 years ago and they fixed it for free since it had a lifetime warranty. I don't think the new Panamax's have lifetime warranties anymore.

saprano · 11-20-2008, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dew912

Got one, does nothing like every other power conditioner. Just a way for rich people to waste their money and retail stores to make 55-65%. Save the money on the power strip and buy a nicer tv/receiver/speakers....

Theres alot of people like you that feel the same way but come on they have to be doing something.

Ether way im getting the 5400

alkalinesi · 11-20-2008, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dew912

Got one, does nothing like every other power conditioner. Just a way for rich people to waste their money and retail stores to make 55-65%. Save the money on the power strip and buy a nicer tv/receiver/speakers....

no offense, but if im spending thousands of dollers on my equipment. im gonna pay alil more to protect it. its just a chance im not willing to take.

Midnightsailor · 11-20-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by alkalinesi

no offense, but if im spending thousands of dollers on my equipment. im gonna pay alil more to protect it. its just a chance im not willing to take.

+1

phantompwr · 11-20-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by alkalinesi

no offense, but if im spending thousands of dollers on my equipment. im gonna pay alil more to protect it. its just a chance im not willing to take.

And that's how companies like Panamax make money, through fear.

I don't want to make myself out to be an expert, but unless you are having a problem with RFI noise, I would say better to get a big battery backup that can protect you from brownouts. Some of the more expensive Panamax units can do that, but the cheaper ones don't really do much. I would say unless there is a particular feature (like the delayed off, or trigger controls or something) that you are looking for, don't buy it out of fear, just get a decent power strip or battery backup.

SDBlu · 11-20-2008, 04:11 PM

I have heard similar conflicting arguments. I was speaking with tech/installer who had been in the business for 12 years. According to him, these power conditioners are not necessary. He also said, to see a noticeable difference, the unit needed to be in the thousand dollar and up price tag.

I was debating on getting a 5300, but now i am not sure. This guy also said my APC power strip was good enough. That thing cost me 20 bucks at Frys.

What do you guys think?

kpkelley · 11-20-2008, 04:16 PM

The real benefit of a line conditioner is peace of mind. I know that that my gear is protected from any electrical damage and if anything should happen it would be covered by Panamax's warranty. There are some companies that don't put much into these boxes, but the Panamax's are well built and very sturdy peices of hardware.

The only time anyone should need a battery back-up is for potential hard-drive memory loss(Tivo or computer) or a bulb in a projector/dlp set, they need time to cool before shutting down.

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10-08-2008, 02:25 PM	#2
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	I own the 5400-PM. Very nice unit!

10-08-2008, 02:29 PM	#3
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	I have a 5300, also very nice..

10-08-2008, 06:47 PM	#5
DBlackGT Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Scottsdale, AZ Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:58	Panamax is bomb. I love my 5300

10-08-2008, 07:22 PM	#6
dew912 Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008	Got one, does nothing like every other power conditioner. Just a way for rich people to waste their money and retail stores to make 55-65%. Save the money on the power strip and buy a nicer tv/receiver/speakers....

10-08-2008, 07:31 PM	#7
sarge1976 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Shillington,PA Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:1038 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:4	I have the 5300 and love it

10-08-2008, 07:49 PM	#10
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	I noticed a slight increase in AQ but nothing for PQ...

10-08-2008, 08:12 PM	#12
Colglizity Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Washington (360) Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:3	I've got the 4300 and it's great.

11-20-2008, 02:37 AM	#14
blick Junior Member Member since:Nov 2008	I've had a MAX 1000+ for the last 11 years. Great product. I like the delayed power on/off for my power amps. My 1000+ burned out about 6 years ago and they fixed it for free since it had a lifetime warranty. I don't think the new Panamax's have lifetime warranties anymore.

11-20-2008, 04:11 PM	#19
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	I have heard similar conflicting arguments. I was speaking with tech/installer who had been in the business for 12 years. According to him, these power conditioners are not necessary. He also said, to see a noticeable difference, the unit needed to be in the thousand dollar and up price tag. I was debating on getting a 5300, but now i am not sure. This guy also said my APC power strip was good enough. That thing cost me 20 bucks at Frys. What do you guys think?

11-20-2008, 04:16 PM	#20
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	The real benefit of a line conditioner is peace of mind. I know that that my gear is protected from any electrical damage and if anything should happen it would be covered by Panamax's warranty. There are some companies that don't put much into these boxes, but the Panamax's are well built and very sturdy peices of hardware. The only time anyone should need a battery back-up is for potential hard-drive memory loss(Tivo or computer) or a bulb in a projector/dlp set, they need time to cool before shutting down.

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