PowerCenter Surge Protector/Clean Power circuitry - Blu-ray Forum

Bourne1 · 12-14-2008, 06:26 PM

I didn't know where to put this, because it pertains to both sound and video. What are your thoughts on these? Are they worth spending the extra hundred or so over your normal surge protectors? I heard they reduce the amount of component noise. I was thinking about getting this one:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1206749374164

I already have a really good surge protector, I just want to know everyone's thoughts on these.

crackinhedz · 12-14-2008, 08:15 PM

just get an UPS.

Cyberpower CP1500AVRLCD UPS

...power conditions and battery back up.

Bourne1 · 12-16-2008, 07:51 PM

That's not going to fit in my entertainment unit; which was why I was looking at the Monster Cable one. I just want to know people's thoughts on these type of units.

Pelican170 · 12-16-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

just get an UPS.

Cyberpower CP1500AVRLCD UPS

...power conditions and battery back up.

I see alot of people lately promoting the UPS, but why do you recommend this? Do you feel a battery backup is necessary in all applications? Also, dont they typically need to be replaced every 2 years or so because the battery fades out. We have one here at my work and thats the case, made by APC... Just curious for you info.

Bourne1 · 12-16-2008, 09:05 PM

So the Monster powercenter I have linked above is not a battery back up right? I'm new to these type of devices, I just want to hear some thoughts.

kpkelley · 12-16-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

I see alot of people lately promoting the UPS, but why do you recommend this? Do you feel a battery backup is necessary in all applications? Also, dont they typically need to be replaced every 2 years or so because the battery fades out. We have one here at my work and thats the case, made by APC... Just curious for you info.

Battery backup is only necessary in situations where the display utilizes a bulb(front or rear projection) or you are concerned about possible loss of information from a hard drive(cpu or dvr). All other times it is a luxury, albeit a convenient one.

OP look at APC, they make good power conditioners that are competetive in pricing to the monster one.

kingofgrills · 12-16-2008, 10:44 PM

I have a couple of Monster Powercenters, the 3500 Mk II and the 2500, and they work really well for both noise reduction and surge supression. I have a local radio station that creates all sorts of interference, but the Power Centers keep everything clear.

Mr. HiDef · 12-16-2008, 10:52 PM

I would take a look at the APC H15

Pelican170 · 12-17-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

Battery backup is only necessary in situations where the display utilizes a bulb(front or rear projection) or you are concerned about possible loss of information from a hard drive(cpu or dvr). All other times it is a luxury, albeit a convenient one.

OP look at APC, they make good power conditioners that are competetive in pricing to the monster one.

Yea thats what I figured. Thanks for the reply.

mustang-gt-2002 · 12-17-2008, 03:34 PM

very nice but is 8-plugs going to be enough? I have the HTS 2000 MKII 12-plug clean power surge protector and it's jest enough. with a HDTV, recrver, Blu-ray player, dvd player, game system, TV box, CD player, and subwoofer it will be full. add in my video splitter, a 2nd subwoofer, mini pc, DVR/HDD, VCR, tape player, lights. you won't have a enough plugs. good luck

Pelican170 · 12-17-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mustang-gt-2002

very nice but is 8-plugs going to be enough? I have the HTS 2000 MKII 12-plug clean power surge protector and it's jest enough. with a HDTV, recrver, Blu-ray player, dvd player, game system, TV box, CD player, and subwoofer it will be full. add in my video splitter, a 2nd subwoofer, mini pc, DVR/HDD, VCR, tape player, lights. you won't have a enough plugs. good luck

i dont think most people have quite as much stuff plugged into their conditioner. VCR? Tape Player? Light? ...

tilapiah6 · 12-17-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

i dont think most people have quite as much stuff plugged into their conditioner. VCR? Tape Player? Light? ...

Well just the stuff that's plugged into the TV in some fashion. If you have a VCR plugged into the RCA jacks on the back of a TV, you need it plugged into the conditioner.

Pelican170 · 12-17-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tilapiah6

Well just the stuff that's plugged into the TV in some fashion. If you have a VCR plugged into the RCA jacks on the back of a TV, you need it plugged into the conditioner.

my point being, scrap the VCR and upgrade...

tilapiah6 · 12-17-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

my point being, scrap the VCR and upgrade...

Yeah! After all, Wal-Mart makes your old VHS tapes into DVDs for like ten bucks a disc!

Bourne1 · 12-22-2008, 02:47 AM

I no longer use a VCR. My PS3 is my gaming machine, my Blu-ray player, and my DVD upscaler. Other than that, I have my HD cable DVR box, my LCD, my receiver, and subwoofer.

12-14-2008, 06:26 PM	#1
Bourne1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007	PowerCenter Surge Protector/Clean Power circuitry I didn't know where to put this, because it pertains to both sound and video. What are your thoughts on these? Are they worth spending the extra hundred or so over your normal surge protectors? I heard they reduce the amount of component noise. I was thinking about getting this one: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1206749374164 I already have a really good surge protector, I just want to know everyone's thoughts on these.

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12-14-2008, 08:15 PM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	just get an UPS. Cyberpower CP1500AVRLCD UPS ...power conditions and battery back up.

12-16-2008, 07:51 PM	#3
Bourne1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007	That's not going to fit in my entertainment unit; which was why I was looking at the Monster Cable one. I just want to know people's thoughts on these type of units.

12-16-2008, 09:05 PM	#5
Bourne1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007	So the Monster powercenter I have linked above is not a battery back up right? I'm new to these type of devices, I just want to hear some thoughts.

12-16-2008, 10:44 PM	#7
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	I have a couple of Monster Powercenters, the 3500 Mk II and the 2500, and they work really well for both noise reduction and surge supression. I have a local radio station that creates all sorts of interference, but the Power Centers keep everything clear.

12-16-2008, 10:52 PM	#8
Mr. HiDef Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Fox Lake IL Blu-ray collection:89	I would take a look at the APC H15

12-17-2008, 03:34 PM	#10
mustang-gt-2002 Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Madison, WI. Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:66	very nice but is 8-plugs going to be enough? I have the HTS 2000 MKII 12-plug clean power surge protector and it's jest enough. with a HDTV, recrver, Blu-ray player, dvd player, game system, TV box, CD player, and subwoofer it will be full. add in my video splitter, a 2nd subwoofer, mini pc, DVR/HDD, VCR, tape player, lights. you won't have a enough plugs. good luck

12-22-2008, 02:47 AM	#15
Bourne1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007	I no longer use a VCR. My PS3 is my gaming machine, my Blu-ray player, and my DVD upscaler. Other than that, I have my HD cable DVR box, my LCD, my receiver, and subwoofer.

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