Powercenters? - Blu-ray Forum

Bad8511 · 09-25-2008, 11:34 AM

Are these really a necessity. I went out and bought the Monster HDP1800 because I figured it would improve my already amazing picture on my Sharp Aquos and I have to say, I was not impressed especially the $300 price tag I payed (I know I could have gotten cheaper on Amazon). Are these mainly to protect from surges? I plan on returning it unless I can get some good reasons why I shouldn't. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks

Johnny Vinyl · 09-25-2008, 11:43 AM

Power centres/surge protectors are used to protect your equipment from variances in current, blackouts, brownouts, etc. I suppose they do other things as well, but I'm not technologically savvy enough to explain or comment on those.

They DO NOT improve picture quality one iota!

I wouldn't necessarily return the item as you mentioned, because good protection is essential in helping to safeguard your investment.

Johk · 09-25-2008, 11:51 AM

Like John72953 said, they don't do much for picture (when you're using a fixed pixel display with digital sources).

Check out the power conditioner thread, you will found some useful info and a great deal for an APC H15 power conditioner with voltage regulation (for 170$, the suggested price is 450$).

Bad8511 · 09-25-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Johk

Like John72953 said, they don't do much for picture (when you're using a fixed pixel display with digital sources).

Check out the power conditioner thread, you will found some useful info and a great deal for an APC H15 power conditioner with voltage regulation (for 170$, the suggested price is 450$).

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09-25-2008, 11:34 AM	#1
Bad8511 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray collection:321 Trading Score:8	Powercenters? Are these really a necessity. I went out and bought the Monster HDP1800 because I figured it would improve my already amazing picture on my Sharp Aquos and I have to say, I was not impressed especially the $300 price tag I payed (I know I could have gotten cheaper on Amazon). Are these mainly to protect from surges? I plan on returning it unless I can get some good reasons why I shouldn't. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks

09-25-2008, 11:43 AM	#2
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	Power centres/surge protectors are used to protect your equipment from variances in current, blackouts, brownouts, etc. I suppose they do other things as well, but I'm not technologically savvy enough to explain or comment on those. They DO NOT improve picture quality one iota! I wouldn't necessarily return the item as you mentioned, because good protection is essential in helping to safeguard your investment.

09-25-2008, 11:51 AM	#3
Johk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:645 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Like John72953 said, they don't do much for picture (when you're using a fixed pixel display with digital sources). Check out the power conditioner thread, you will found some useful info and a great deal for an APC H15 power conditioner with voltage regulation (for 170$, the suggested price is 450$).

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