Monster Power Vs Panamax - Blu-ray Forum

edubb5 · 07-31-2009, 04:42 PM

Your thought on Monster power vs panamax

bhampton · 07-31-2009, 04:48 PM

I'll go out of my way to avoid Monster products in my HT.

(I have some old interconnects that I used with a SACD player that are Monster because way back when I wasn't into shopping online for stuff like that and they were not too pricey at Fry's Electronics.)

Monster's gouging and mis-leading most of the HT buyers have left me wanting to simply ignore them. Plus they tried to sue a mini-golf place that used the word Monster in the name... that company has no class.

link ... http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/26/m...-golf-company/

Currently I don't have a nice power conditioner but I'm looking to get a few soon.

-Brian

p.s. The Monster power conditioner in you AV Rack looks nice. I wouldn't mind having one actually provided I picked it up used and I was sure Monster wasn't making money off the deal. Power conditioning can be a good thing and the Monster products don't look so bad all things considered.

Pelican170 · 07-31-2009, 04:51 PM

Both good products...

My_Two_Cents · 07-31-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

Both good products...

True, but for your $$, Panamax is the way to go.

Personally, I'd recommend one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/APC-H15-Theater-1500VA-Conditioner/dp/B000AHVGA6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1249059482&sr=8-3

I have one and really like it. I was able to get mine for <$100 during a closeout sale. For that price, it trumps anything Monster or Panamax have to offer.

g217814 · 07-31-2009, 05:01 PM

You can't go wrong with Panamax.

Johnny Vinyl · 07-31-2009, 05:05 PM

I have a Monster HDP-2400 and am very happy with it. Now, I didn't pay full price...in fact, I paid less than half ($199 vs $499CDN MSRP).

As an aside, if I omitted companies because they sue'd another, I would be left with no company to buy from. With all due respect, that is a weak and pointless issue.

John

Pelican170 · 07-31-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

True, but for your $$, Panamax is the way to go.

Personally, I'd recommend one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/APC-H15-Theater-1500VA-Conditioner/dp/B000AHVGA6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1249059482&sr=8-3

I have one and really like it. I was able to get mine for <$100 during a closeout sale. For that price, it trumps anything Monster or Panamax have to offer.

well, i own a panamax but why do you say that. I believe the monster actually has a higher Joules rating...

HD Man · 07-31-2009, 05:07 PM

I also jumped on the APC 15 deal a while back when they were going for $99 and picked up a couple for both systems.

But to answer your question, Edubb, I would go with the Panny over Monster

My_Two_Cents · 07-31-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelican170

well, i own a panamax but why do you say that. I believe the monster actually has a higher Joules rating...

When I was looking and comparing specs/price/etc., it seemed that Panamax was always less expensive for a comparable product. Then the APC deal came along and blew everything else away.

Pelican170 · 07-31-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

When I was looking and comparing specs/price/etc., it seemed that Panamax was always less expensive for a comparable product. Then the APC deal came along and blew everything else away.

Yea, APC has been having good deals...

azncarbos · 07-31-2009, 05:23 PM

I like my monster Power conditioner HTS 1600 it serve me well and my APC H15 too then I sold it....and I now love my Belkin PureAV PF 31....

Are you looking to upgrade?

azncarbos · 07-31-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

When I was looking and comparing specs/price/etc., it seemed that Panamax was always less expensive for a comparable product. Then the APC deal came along and blew everything else away.

I totally agree with on that!!!

DarkDune · 07-31-2009, 05:33 PM

I am VERY happy with the money I spent on the Panamax M5400-PM. At higher volume levels, it keeps the sound very clear...that is the main difference I noticed with it. Here is an image of the M5300-PM I returned to get the M5400-PM as it has Voltage Regulation -- which I need where I am.

Alaskankaijudude · 07-31-2009, 06:07 PM

I have the Monster Power HDP-1800. I notice that when my dishwasher kicks on or switches between cycles there is a quick glitch in the picture while watching cable only. No issues when watching a DVD or Blu Ray. TV and Cable box run through the Power Center. Isn't it supposed to filter out this very sort of thing?

DrasticPlastic · 07-31-2009, 06:30 PM

Panamax or APC over Monster for sure.

liquidice · 07-31-2009, 07:40 PM

most of you are slamming Monster pretty bad, but in all actuality, their power conditioners are pretty nice...on paper at least. I don't own one, and the only reason I have the APC H15 was because of it's price tag and that is seriously it. Do the comparison of Monster vs whatever is close in price range, and you'll see what I mean. I am not a Monster fan at all, but their power centers are their best product. Just saying...

xneox · 07-31-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liquidice

most of you are slamming Monster pretty bad, but in all actuality, their power conditioners are pretty nice...on paper at least. I don't own one, and the only reason I have the APC H15 was because of it's price tag and that is seriously it. Do the comparison of Monster vs whatever is close in price range, and you'll see what I mean. I am not a Monster fan at all, but their power centers are their best product. Just saying...

Their HDMI cables are really nice too.

Steve · 07-31-2009, 08:28 PM

I'm not saying Monster doesn't make a quality product, but as bhampton said above, I make it a point to avoid them. I don't like their strong-arm, bully-whoever-they-can business practices so I choose not to give them any of my money.

rded · 07-31-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liquidice

most of you are slamming Monster pretty bad, but in all actuality, their power conditioners are pretty nice...on paper at least. I don't own one, and the only reason I have the APC H15 was because of it's price tag and that is seriously it. Do the comparison of Monster vs whatever is close in price range, and you'll see what I mean. I am not a Monster fan at all, but their power centers are their best product. Just saying...

Hey guys! I just retired my Monster PC after more than 5 years as the AC cord head has been burnt but repairable. The unit has served me well.

liquidice · 07-31-2009, 09:19 PM

trust me, I agree with all of you and will personally never use Monster, but my point is that their power conditioners are really their only good product. That's it.

07-31-2009, 04:42 PM	#1
edubb5 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:LEXINGTON KY Home Theater Gallery:24	Monster Power Vs Panamax Your thought on Monster power vs panamax

07-31-2009, 04:48 PM	#2
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I'll go out of my way to avoid Monster products in my HT. (I have some old interconnects that I used with a SACD player that are Monster because way back when I wasn't into shopping online for stuff like that and they were not too pricey at Fry's Electronics.) Monster's gouging and mis-leading most of the HT buyers have left me wanting to simply ignore them. Plus they tried to sue a mini-golf place that used the word Monster in the name... that company has no class. link ... http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/26/m...-golf-company/ Currently I don't have a nice power conditioner but I'm looking to get a few soon. -Brian p.s. The Monster power conditioner in you AV Rack looks nice. I wouldn't mind having one actually provided I picked it up used and I was sure Monster wasn't making money off the deal. Power conditioning can be a good thing and the Monster products don't look so bad all things considered. Last edited by bhampton; 07-31-2009 at 04:55 PM.

07-31-2009, 05:07 PM	#8
HD Man Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Wash, DC area Blu-ray collection:253 Trading Score:2	I also jumped on the APC 15 deal a while back when they were going for $99 and picked up a couple for both systems. But to answer your question, Edubb, I would go with the Panny over Monster Last edited by HD Man; 07-31-2009 at 05:16 PM.

07-31-2009, 05:33 PM	#13
DarkDune Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:164 Blu-ray collection:280 Blu-ray reviews: 7	Panamax is well-worth the money IMHO! I am VERY happy with the money I spent on the Panamax M5400-PM. At higher volume levels, it keeps the sound very clear...that is the main difference I noticed with it. Here is an image of the M5300-PM I returned to get the M5400-PM as it has Voltage Regulation -- which I need where I am.

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07-31-2009, 04:51 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	Both good products...

07-31-2009, 05:01 PM	#5
g217814 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Washington Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:298 Blu-ray reviews:113	You can't go wrong with Panamax.

07-31-2009, 05:05 PM	#6
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I have a Monster HDP-2400 and am very happy with it. Now, I didn't pay full price...in fact, I paid less than half ($199 vs $499CDN MSRP). As an aside, if I omitted companies because they sue'd another, I would be left with no company to buy from. With all due respect, that is a weak and pointless issue. John

07-31-2009, 05:23 PM	#11
azncarbos Expert Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Santa Ana/Newport Beach Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:13	I like my monster Power conditioner HTS 1600 it serve me well and my APC H15 too then I sold it....and I now love my Belkin PureAV PF 31.... Are you looking to upgrade?

07-31-2009, 06:07 PM	#14
Alaskankaijudude Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:637 Blu-ray reviews:3	I have the Monster Power HDP-1800. I notice that when my dishwasher kicks on or switches between cycles there is a quick glitch in the picture while watching cable only. No issues when watching a DVD or Blu Ray. TV and Cable box run through the Power Center. Isn't it supposed to filter out this very sort of thing?

07-31-2009, 06:30 PM	#15
DrasticPlastic Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Trading Score:2	Panamax or APC over Monster for sure.

07-31-2009, 07:40 PM	#16
liquidice Mad Scientist Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Milwaukee Home Theater Gallery:43 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews:6	most of you are slamming Monster pretty bad, but in all actuality, their power conditioners are pretty nice...on paper at least. I don't own one, and the only reason I have the APC H15 was because of it's price tag and that is seriously it. Do the comparison of Monster vs whatever is close in price range, and you'll see what I mean. I am not a Monster fan at all, but their power centers are their best product. Just saying...

07-31-2009, 08:28 PM	#18
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I'm not saying Monster doesn't make a quality product, but as bhampton said above, I make it a point to avoid them. I don't like their strong-arm, bully-whoever-they-can business practices so I choose not to give them any of my money.

07-31-2009, 09:19 PM	#20
liquidice Mad Scientist Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Milwaukee Home Theater Gallery:43 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews:6	trust me, I agree with all of you and will personally never use Monster, but my point is that their power conditioners are really their only good product. That's it.

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