Can anyone suggest a good power conditioner? - Blu-ray Forum

nickcap · 10-15-2007, 02:45 AM

Not looking to spend too much, hopefully under 200. Ive never owned one but from what Ive heard... i should. What are you guys using?

gvortex7 · 10-15-2007, 02:53 AM

Check this link below:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....egories&ks=960

I guess a few of these would be in your price range.

Panamax is a really good brand for it.

GTsmokeya · 10-15-2007, 04:03 AM

Monster makes one i think its called htpsII1000 and has a series two filter under 200. available @ CC or BB.

GTsmokeya

sokrman14 · 10-15-2007, 04:49 AM

I am using a Panamax, they really are better than monster and you can find them for the same prices. I have the MAX5400EX, it will be out of your budget ($750), but thats what I am using.

crackinhedz · 10-16-2007, 02:24 AM

Tripp Lite HT1000UPS ($115)

its a power conditioner and battery back up... IcemanII recommended an UPS to me on another earlier thread.

jcs913 · 10-16-2007, 03:23 AM

It depends on your setup as to what you really need. I do not have a large home theater. I have the Panamax 4300-pm that retails for $250. I got it for $150 on ebay brand new in the box. Panamax and Monster make some very nice ones. You just need to qualify your needs. The conditioner does make your picture a little clearer. I noticed that immediately.

zoon_ii · 10-17-2007, 05:53 AM

what is it for really though.

guy was trying to up-sale it to me when i bought my samsung, but i balked and only purchased the monster power surge protector. i said maybe it would make a good x-mas present since it's right around the corner.

DefTechPioElite · 10-17-2007, 05:56 AM

you NEED PANAMAX, that's what NASA, Fujitsu, and Sharp as well aas MANY others use. I even use it. Seriously, PANAMAX.

ESUNintel · 10-17-2007, 06:07 AM

I'm using Panamax on two TVs, they are great. I think prices start at around $300 cause that's how much the smaller one was, than the bigger one was around $700.

I know that's more than $200, but I think its worth it, cause you'll notice a cleaner picture and sound (not a whole lot), but it's mainly for protection. If you shop around you might get a good deal on them, if not you at least get Reward Points at Best Buy

.

Have fun shopping, and let us know which one you got and how you like it.

I've heard great things about Monster, they do cost a bit less, but have never had one.

ESUNintel · 10-17-2007, 06:08 AM

...it seems many of us on here like Panamax, nice. Guess they really are good.

cawgijoe · 10-17-2007, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Tripp Lite HT1000UPS ($115)

its a power conditioner and battery back up... IcemanII recommended an UPS to me on another earlier thread.

You can get this one at Costco for $99.

MacDaddyOJack · 10-17-2007, 12:47 PM

I realize that these thing protect your equipment, but so does a surge protector. Why should I spend $700 on one of these? Is it really necessary??

Rob71 · 10-17-2007, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Tripp Lite HT1000UPS ($115)

its a power conditioner and battery back up... IcemanII recommended an UPS to me on another earlier thread.

Thanks for the link. I'll definitely be getting this.

mercury187 · 10-17-2007, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacDaddyOJack

I realize that these thing protect your equipment, but so does a surge protector. Why should I spend $700 on one of these? Is it really necessary??

I was reading this wondering the same. I have a friend that lives in an old house and he sometimes has problems with power but if your home has adequate power then... ?

gearyt · 10-17-2007, 06:24 PM

Furman... big bang for the buck

Rustmonsteru · 10-17-2007, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DefTechPioElite

you NEED PANAMAX, that's what NASA, Fujitsu, and Sharp as well aas MANY others use. I even use it. Seriously, PANAMAX.

I didn't know NASA used Panamax. It appears I'm in good company.
I have two, the old 5400 with orange lights and an analogue meters and the newer 5400Ex with the blu glow and digital meters. I know people don't want to pay for them but... well that's your affair isn't it. I love mine.

PS34EVER · 11-13-2007, 01:09 AM

What is the difference between a power conditioner and a surge protector? I right now have a surge protector, but why would it be worth getting a power conditioner?

gvortex7 · 11-13-2007, 01:32 AM

Power conditioners (voltage regulators) act as suppliers of proper levels of voltage into electrical equipments (they improve the quality of the supplied voltage), while surge protectors are designed to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes.

Surge protectors should be replaced after a while because over time they lose their ability to protect against power surges and they simply act as a power strip.

DavePS3 · 11-13-2007, 01:33 AM

Look into PurePower. It has features no other power conditioner has and the reviews are incredible.

10-15-2007, 02:45 AM	#1
nickcap Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:5	Can anyone suggest a good power conditioner? Not looking to spend too much, hopefully under 200. Ive never owned one but from what Ive heard... i should. What are you guys using?

10-17-2007, 06:07 AM	#9
ESUNintel Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Colorado	Panamax I'm using Panamax on two TVs, they are great. I think prices start at around $300 cause that's how much the smaller one was, than the bigger one was around $700. I know that's more than $200, but I think its worth it, cause you'll notice a cleaner picture and sound (not a whole lot), but it's mainly for protection. If you shop around you might get a good deal on them, if not you at least get Reward Points at Best Buy . Have fun shopping, and let us know which one you got and how you like it. I've heard great things about Monster, they do cost a bit less, but have never had one.

10-17-2007, 06:08 AM	#10
ESUNintel Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Colorado	...it seems many of us on here like Panamax, nice. Guess they really are good. Last edited by ESUNintel; 10-17-2007 at 06:10 AM. Reason: word use

11-13-2007, 01:32 AM	#18
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	Power conditioners (voltage regulators) act as suppliers of proper levels of voltage into electrical equipments (they improve the quality of the supplied voltage), while surge protectors are designed to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes. Surge protectors should be replaced after a while because over time they lose their ability to protect against power surges and they simply act as a power strip. Last edited by gvortex7; 11-13-2007 at 01:36 AM.

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10-15-2007, 02:53 AM	#2
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	Check this link below: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....egories&ks=960 I guess a few of these would be in your price range. Panamax is a really good brand for it.

10-15-2007, 04:03 AM	#3
GTsmokeya Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Monster makes one i think its called htpsII1000 and has a series two filter under 200. available @ CC or BB. GTsmokeya

10-15-2007, 04:49 AM	#4
sokrman14 Special Member Member since:Mar 2006 Location:Omaha, NE Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I am using a Panamax, they really are better than monster and you can find them for the same prices. I have the MAX5400EX, it will be out of your budget ($750), but thats what I am using.

10-16-2007, 02:24 AM	#5
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Tripp Lite HT1000UPS ($115) its a power conditioner and battery back up... IcemanII recommended an UPS to me on another earlier thread.

10-16-2007, 03:23 AM	#6
jcs913 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:576	It depends on your setup as to what you really need. I do not have a large home theater. I have the Panamax 4300-pm that retails for $250. I got it for $150 on ebay brand new in the box. Panamax and Monster make some very nice ones. You just need to qualify your needs. The conditioner does make your picture a little clearer. I noticed that immediately.

10-17-2007, 05:53 AM	#7
zoon_ii Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:St. Louis, MO Home Theater Gallery:8	what is it for really though. guy was trying to up-sale it to me when i bought my samsung, but i balked and only purchased the monster power surge protector. i said maybe it would make a good x-mas present since it's right around the corner.

10-17-2007, 05:56 AM	#8
DefTechPioElite Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:108 Blu-ray reviews:1	you NEED PANAMAX, that's what NASA, Fujitsu, and Sharp as well aas MANY others use. I even use it. Seriously, PANAMAX.

10-17-2007, 12:47 PM	#12
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	I realize that these thing protect your equipment, but so does a surge protector. Why should I spend $700 on one of these? Is it really necessary??

10-17-2007, 06:24 PM	#15
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	Furman... big bang for the buck

11-13-2007, 01:09 AM	#17
PS34EVER Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Minnesota PSNetwork ID: Sic_Wild_Child Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:24	What is the difference between a power conditioner and a surge protector? I right now have a surge protector, but why would it be worth getting a power conditioner?

11-13-2007, 01:33 AM	#19
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Look into PurePower. It has features no other power conditioner has and the reviews are incredible.

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