Getting my Pioneer Kuro soon, Now what? - Blu-ray Forum

wozman · 02-02-2009, 08:00 PM

I have finally made my decision between LCD and Plasma, I went with a new Pioneer Kuro Plasma......Getting my Pioneer Kuro 5020FD next week, and was wondering if a Power Center is essential for such an investment, and a Plasma Screen. I currently have a 5 year old Toshiba DLP in its place and all I got was a "Monster" Power/Surge Bar at that time. (see below)

Monster MP HT800 AC Power Distribution

The salesman is trying to get me to purchase the following "Bar" from Monster. for the new Plasma. (see below)

Monster Home Theatre Power Center (MP HTS1000MKIII) (stating that it will split audio from video etc....limiting feed back noise) I get none what-so-ever with my current setup.

Bottom line I will need another Power/Surge Bar soon anyways, since I will still be using the DLP in another room. But I am debating if I need a top calliber one or is my current one sufficient for the following setup.

Screen: Pioneer Kuro 5020FD (coming next week)

Receiver: Yamaha HTR-6160
Speakers: Bose Acoustimass Six Series
Cable: Rogers Atlantic Scientific 8300 HD-PVR
Blu-Ray: PS3 Sony Playstion 3 60GB
Remote: Logitech Harmony One

Any info is greatly appreciated, He was going to sell me the MP HTS1000MKIII for $175 (CAN) if that means anything.

saprano · 02-02-2009, 08:11 PM

I like the panamax 5300pm, or you can get the 5400pm with voltage regulation. price is pretty steep though, with the 5300 at $500 and the 5400 at $700. you can look on amazon for a cheaper price.

Excellent choice on the tv.

UPSandy · 02-02-2009, 08:15 PM

ive had my cheap power surge bar for years now and i own a kuro 110...never had a problem

s0nIc · 02-02-2009, 08:26 PM

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

Tempest · 02-02-2009, 08:27 PM

Are such items really needed? You can get surge protectors with switches and such for much less.. $35. comes to mind.. I know this does more but I doubt this is going to make any difference for most... $500 for a power strip seems kind of pricey.

Pelican170 · 02-02-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tempest

Are such items really needed? You can get surge protectors with switches and such for much less.. $35. comes to mind.. I know this does more but I doubt this is going to make any difference for most... $500 for a power strip seems kind of pricey.

it does alot more than what a power strip does. and most cheap power strips wont even protect your investment. hope you dont live near lightning lol..

s0nIc · 02-02-2009, 08:33 PM

YOU DONT NEED A 500.00 ONE BUT A 15.00 JUST DOESNT CUT IT.WOULD YOU DRIVE YOUR LEXUS WITH NO INSURNANCE...THERES GOOD ONES THAT PROTECT FOR 60.00 THATS ALL ANYBODY REALLY NEEDS NOW IF YOU WANT CONDITIONING AND CLEAN POWER THEN YOU MAKE THE CHOICE OF HIGHER PRICED SURGE PROTECTION.BUT THEN AGAIN WHAT DO I KNOW I HAVE MY TV ON 2 NIGHT STANDS(LOOK AT MY GALLERY)BUT IT HAS A GOOD SURGE PROTECTOR.

ManUtd · 02-02-2009, 09:19 PM

I have been using the older Panamax 5300-EX on my Kuro and no issues so far.

wozman · 02-03-2009, 01:09 PM

Thanks guys for the feedback, HOWEVER I wasn't planning on spending $500 on a Power Center, all I was looking at was a power/surge bar with clean staging. IS this one sufficient?

http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=4445

@ a price tag of $175(CAN) (deal from the sales man) regularly $230(CAN) I guess thats about the going rate for this. We all know Monster is a "monopoly"

OR can I go with another one of these?

http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=592

Whats the main difference between these two?

Thanks again

02-02-2009, 08:00 PM	#1
wozman Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:425 Blu-ray collection:740 DVD collection:28 MA collection:44 Digital collection:149 iTunes collection:198 Trading Score:1	Getting my Pioneer Kuro soon, Now what? I have finally made my decision between LCD and Plasma, I went with a new Pioneer Kuro Plasma......Getting my Pioneer Kuro 5020FD next week, and was wondering if a Power Center is essential for such an investment, and a Plasma Screen. I currently have a 5 year old Toshiba DLP in its place and all I got was a "Monster" Power/Surge Bar at that time. (see below) Monster MP HT800 AC Power Distribution The salesman is trying to get me to purchase the following "Bar" from Monster. for the new Plasma. (see below) Monster Home Theatre Power Center (MP HTS1000MKIII) (stating that it will split audio from video etc....limiting feed back noise) I get none what-so-ever with my current setup. Bottom line I will need another Power/Surge Bar soon anyways, since I will still be using the DLP in another room. But I am debating if I need a top calliber one or is my current one sufficient for the following setup. Screen: Pioneer Kuro 5020FD (coming next week) Receiver: Yamaha HTR-6160 Speakers: Bose Acoustimass Six Series Cable: Rogers Atlantic Scientific 8300 HD-PVR Blu-Ray: PS3 Sony Playstion 3 60GB Remote: Logitech Harmony One Any info is greatly appreciated, He was going to sell me the MP HTS1000MKIII for $175 (CAN) if that means anything.

02-02-2009, 08:33 PM	#7
s0nIc Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Location:omaha, ne Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6	YOU DONT NEED A 500.00 ONE BUT A 15.00 JUST DOESNT CUT IT.WOULD YOU DRIVE YOUR LEXUS WITH NO INSURNANCE...THERES GOOD ONES THAT PROTECT FOR 60.00 THATS ALL ANYBODY REALLY NEEDS NOW IF YOU WANT CONDITIONING AND CLEAN POWER THEN YOU MAKE THE CHOICE OF HIGHER PRICED SURGE PROTECTION.BUT THEN AGAIN WHAT DO I KNOW I HAVE MY TV ON 2 NIGHT STANDS(LOOK AT MY GALLERY)BUT IT HAS A GOOD SURGE PROTECTOR. Last edited by s0nIc; 02-02-2009 at 08:37 PM.

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02-02-2009, 08:11 PM	#2
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	I like the panamax 5300pm, or you can get the 5400pm with voltage regulation. price is pretty steep though, with the 5300 at $500 and the 5400 at $700. you can look on amazon for a cheaper price. Excellent choice on the tv.

02-02-2009, 08:15 PM	#3
UPSandy Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	ive had my cheap power surge bar for years now and i own a kuro 110...never had a problem

02-02-2009, 08:26 PM	#4
s0nIc Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Location:omaha, ne Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6	https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=73512

02-02-2009, 08:27 PM	#5
Tempest Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:223 Blu-ray reviews:7	Are such items really needed? You can get surge protectors with switches and such for much less.. $35. comes to mind.. I know this does more but I doubt this is going to make any difference for most... $500 for a power strip seems kind of pricey.

02-02-2009, 09:19 PM	#8
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	I have been using the older Panamax 5300-EX on my Kuro and no issues so far.

02-03-2009, 01:09 PM	#9
wozman Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:425 Blu-ray collection:740 DVD collection:28 MA collection:44 Digital collection:149 iTunes collection:198 Trading Score:1	Thanks guys for the feedback, HOWEVER I wasn't planning on spending $500 on a Power Center, all I was looking at was a power/surge bar with clean staging. IS this one sufficient? http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=4445 @ a price tag of $175(CAN) (deal from the sales man) regularly $230(CAN) I guess thats about the going rate for this. We all know Monster is a "monopoly" OR can I go with another one of these? http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=592 Whats the main difference between these two? Thanks again

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