Phillips Surge Protector vs Monster - Blu-ray Forum

maygit · 04-10-2009, 05:04 PM

I was looking to get the monster surge protector HT800 off ebay for like $30 but then i noticed today at work we have this phillips surge protector (SPP4200wa) http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SPP420.../dp/B000WM3GYI for about $53 after my discount. Is the phillips really that much better considering regular it is $200 vs the monster was like $80, i think, or is it high priced because of it's appearance? I guess what i'm trying to ask is how good is the phillips for the value compared to other similarly priced protectors?

DougMac · 04-14-2009, 08:30 PM

Please don't buy anything from Monster Cable, they are evil. See:
http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/14...s-cable-fails/

Doug

SlmShdy1 · 04-14-2009, 08:32 PM

They are evil but their surge protectors are worth the money. Much better than Philips.

aramis109 · 04-14-2009, 08:33 PM

While it does have a battery backup, it doesn't have voltage regulation. You'd be better off with an APC for less money. No battery backup but the voltage regulation would come in more useful.

Geezer00003 · 04-14-2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougMac

Please don't buy anything from Monster Cable, they are evil. See:
http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/14...s-cable-fails/

Doug

Oh I love the letter he sent to monster cable, AWESOME!

Sonny · 04-14-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougMac

Please don't buy anything from Monster Cable, they are evil. See:
http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/14...s-cable-fails/

Doug

Did anyone read the first comment!?!?! Thats dirty if true...

sokrman14 · 04-14-2009, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlmShdy1

They are evil but their surge protectors are worth the money. Much better than Philips.

agreed +1

sandman6662 · 04-15-2009, 08:54 AM

Well Myself I am a Monster fan of product, But thats up to you , I really dont care what you buy , But as for the Philips. Lets see Nope I would'nt buy thier stuff, Not the greatest , I had two tvs, both died in 5 years , and I thinks I just got one thing in the house with the Philips name on it it my daughters cd shelf system, when she leaves its out of here,, Oh by the way I work for Philips.... But its just my 2 cents, Not very happy with them right now in life...hope this helps...

04-10-2009, 05:04 PM	#1
maygit Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:76	Phillips Surge Protector vs Monster I was looking to get the monster surge protector HT800 off ebay for like $30 but then i noticed today at work we have this phillips surge protector (SPP4200wa) http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SPP420.../dp/B000WM3GYI for about $53 after my discount. Is the phillips really that much better considering regular it is $200 vs the monster was like $80, i think, or is it high priced because of it's appearance? I guess what i'm trying to ask is how good is the phillips for the value compared to other similarly priced protectors?

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04-14-2009, 08:30 PM	#2
DougMac Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Juliette, GA Blu-ray reviews: 15	Please don't buy anything from Monster Cable, they are evil. See: http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/14...s-cable-fails/ Doug

04-14-2009, 08:32 PM	#3
SlmShdy1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Honolulu, HI PlayStation® PSN: SlmShdy1 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:292	They are evil but their surge protectors are worth the money. Much better than Philips.

04-14-2009, 08:33 PM	#4
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	While it does have a battery backup, it doesn't have voltage regulation. You'd be better off with an APC for less money. No battery backup but the voltage regulation would come in more useful.

04-15-2009, 08:54 AM	#8
sandman6662 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Home Theater Gallery:35 Trading Score:24	Well Myself I am a Monster fan of product, But thats up to you , I really dont care what you buy , But as for the Philips. Lets see Nope I would'nt buy thier stuff, Not the greatest , I had two tvs, both died in 5 years , and I thinks I just got one thing in the house with the Philips name on it it my daughters cd shelf system, when she leaves its out of here,, Oh by the way I work for Philips.... But its just my 2 cents, Not very happy with them right now in life...hope this helps...

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