Power Conditioning?? - Blu-ray Forum

rdemystang · 01-03-2009, 02:36 PM

I just ordered an Onkyo 806 and was looking to upgrade my surge protection to a power conditioner but do not know much about them. I see that Monster has a good selection but witch one to go with, or is there another brand that is just as good or better and cost less? What should I look for?

Hammie · 01-03-2009, 02:41 PM

APC, Tripp-Lite and Panamax are all good options.

Search the forums and you will see a few threads that discuss options and models in detail.

crazyBLUE · 01-03-2009, 02:42 PM

read this .
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=73512

tilapiah6 · 01-03-2009, 02:46 PM

rdemystang, just my two cents, but I just purchased this one:

http://www.buyuptime.com/commerce/st...product_id=H15

I heard that it was highly regarded and all of the reviews seem great. On amazon it usually fetches around 250-350. There's more about it on this forum:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=73259

Be sure and read through a few pages of the forum because there's a wealth of information on them and also some healthy debate.

rdemystang · 01-03-2009, 02:53 PM

Thanks guys I will check them out!

SDBlu · 01-03-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tilapiah6

rdemystang, just my two cents, but I just purchased this one:

http://www.buyuptime.com/commerce/st...product_id=H15

I heard that it was highly regarded and all of the reviews seem great. On amazon it usually fetches around 250-350. There's more about it on this forum:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=73259

Be sure and read through a few pages of the forum because there's a wealth of information on them and also some healthy debate.

Do they make that model in black???

ak808 · 01-03-2009, 07:57 PM

Yes but you'd be paying around the full price which is roughly 200-280 more

tilapiah6 · 01-03-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ak808

Yes but you'd be paying around the full price which is roughly 200-280 more

I meant to call and ask them if they'd sell me that model in black but forgot. It'll match my DVR anyways. They did say that unit was being discontinued and they don't know how much longer they'll have it.

SDBlu · 01-03-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ak808

Yes but you'd be paying around the full price which is roughly 200-280 more

Thats weak!

Why should the black one cost more than the silver? They are the exact same piece of equipment (except for the color)

Pelican170 · 01-05-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdemystang

I just ordered an Onkyo 806 and was looking to upgrade my surge protection to a power conditioner but do not know much about them. I see that Monster has a good selection but witch one to go with, or is there another brand that is just as good or better and cost less? What should I look for?

Word of advice, they are great to have, but do not buy it looking for an improvement in video/audio... buy it for piece of mind

Johnny Vinyl · 01-05-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

Word of advice, they are great to have, but do not buy it looking for an improvement in video/audio... buy it for piece of mind

+1

aramis109 · 01-05-2009, 08:09 PM

I bought the HT-10 for about $115 shipped. It's a model below the HT-15 and it has LED's rather than the LCD screen. Already had it trim the line for me once. Overall I feel it was a solid purchase and a good product- very solid and heavy.

saprano · 01-05-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by aramis109

I bought the HT-10 for about $115 shipped. It's a model below the HT-15 and it has LED's rather than the LCD screen. Already had it trim the line for me once. Overall I feel it was a solid purchase and a good product- very solid and heavy.

The panamax 5300pm is real light, i was surprised, i was expecting it to be as heavy as a tank. whats up with that? it feels like nothing is inside.

saprano · 01-05-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

Word of advice, they are great to have, but do not buy it looking for an improvement in video/audio... buy it for piece of mind

I learned that the hard way

(remember me?)

Funny thing is i took my 5300 back to bestbuy but now i want it back

they do there job but only if theres a problem. dont expect to see any improvment if theres nothing to improve.

Pelican170 · 01-05-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

I learned that the hard way

(remember me?)

Funny thing is i took my 5300 back to bestbuy but now i want it back

they do there job but only if theres a problem. dont expect to see any improvment if theres nothing to improve.

ahha, yea i remember you. you are actually the reason i posted that haha. i still think they are great to have, but dont want anyone being fooled by someone that says "they heard tremendous improvement..." when 99% of the time its not true and just in la cabesa...

saprano · 01-05-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

ahha, yea i remember you. you are actually the reason i posted that haha. i still think they are great to have, but dont want anyone being fooled by someone that says "they heard tremendous improvement..." when 99% of the time its not true and just in la cabesa...

I see, haha.

Uberbot · 01-05-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelican170

Word of advice, they are great to have, but do not buy it looking for an improvement in video/audio... buy it for piece of mind

-1

I live in Florida which is notorious for dirty power. The 5300 cured all my popping issues and made a noticeable improvement in the audio. I agree that the purchase shouldn't be made expecting A/V improvements but it certainly is possible.

saprano · 01-05-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Uberbot

-1

I live in Florida which is notorious for dirty power. The 5300 cured all my popping issues and made a noticeable improvement in the audio. I agree that the purchase shouldn't be made expecting A/V improvements but it certainly is possible.

He's not saying they dont work, he's saying dont go looking for the next revelation with AQ and PQ.
as i said before they do there job but only if theres a problem. i guess i didn't have that big of a problem cause i didn't see a jump in PQ. it did however get rid off the flickering and noise i was having with my tv. it gave me clean power

In other words i was expecting to much.
EDIT- oh and guess what guys........my tv is starting to flicker again, and i get noise to. so they do work, but only if theres a problem.

I think that should be a disclaimer on power conditioners.

Uberbot · 01-05-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

He's not saying they dont work, he's saying dont go looking for the next revelation with AQ and PQ.
as i said before they do there job but only if theres a problem. i guess i didn't have that big of a problem cause i didn't see a jump in PQ. it did however get rid off the flickering and noise i was having with my tv. it gave me clean power

In other words i was expecting to much.
EDIT- oh and guess what guys........my tv is starting to flicker again, and i get noise to. so they do work, but only if theres a problem

I agree. Revelation is unlikely for most.

Is your TV flickering no matter what the source is?

saprano · 01-05-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Uberbot

I agree. Revelation is unlikely for most.

Is your TV flickering no matter what the source is?

Well it goes away and comes back, like right now its now doing it. everything is clean, no noise no nothing. but then other days i see white lines, flicker, all kinds of crap.

By the way is that you in the user profile?

01-03-2009, 02:36 PM	#1
rdemystang Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:39	Power Conditioning?? I just ordered an Onkyo 806 and was looking to upgrade my surge protection to a power conditioner but do not know much about them. I see that Monster has a good selection but witch one to go with, or is there another brand that is just as good or better and cost less? What should I look for?

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01-03-2009, 02:41 PM	#2
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	APC, Tripp-Lite and Panamax are all good options. Search the forums and you will see a few threads that discuss options and models in detail.

01-03-2009, 02:42 PM	#3
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	read this . https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=73512

01-03-2009, 02:46 PM	#4
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	rdemystang, just my two cents, but I just purchased this one: http://www.buyuptime.com/commerce/st...product_id=H15 I heard that it was highly regarded and all of the reviews seem great. On amazon it usually fetches around 250-350. There's more about it on this forum: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=73259 Be sure and read through a few pages of the forum because there's a wealth of information on them and also some healthy debate.

01-03-2009, 02:53 PM	#5
rdemystang Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:39	Thanks guys I will check them out!

01-03-2009, 07:57 PM	#7
ak808 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:342	Yes but you'd be paying around the full price which is roughly 200-280 more

01-05-2009, 08:09 PM	#12
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	I bought the HT-10 for about $115 shipped. It's a model below the HT-15 and it has LED's rather than the LCD screen. Already had it trim the line for me once. Overall I feel it was a solid purchase and a good product- very solid and heavy.

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