PureAV Home Theater Power Console

[therobmancometh]

Was looking around at the shops today and noticed at Harvery Norman had a pretty big sale on Home Theater equipment. Noticed a few nice things but one thing in particular was a Power Console. Now, I don't really know too much about them but It's RRP was $999aud but they had it on sale for $599.

Here is the Item:
http://www.belkin.com/au/IWCatProduc...duct_Id=300244

As I look through people's pictures I've noticed a lot of people have some sort of power console or protection. Just wondering for this price is it worth getting? And more importantly is it worth getting something like this at all?

[Johnny Vinyl]

I'm not familiar with A/V pricing policies in Australia, but if you feel it's a good price, then by all means get one. Belking makes wonderful products and, in fact, I use a Belkin Pure AV powerstrip in conjunction with a Monster HDP-2400 Power Console.

See this forum link on great information about this topic.

I bought mine more for piece of mind than anything else. After having invested well over $5,000 CDN on my A/V setup, I wanted a unit to protect my investment against power surges and outtages and voltage variances, so it was a no-brainer. Some have even noticed an improvement in A/V quality, although I haven't.

John

[therobmancometh]

Originally Posted by John72953

I'm not familiar with A/V pricing policies in Australia, but if you feel it's a good price, then by all means get one. Belking makes wonderful products and, in fact, I use a Belkin Pure AV powerstrip in conjunction with a Monster HDP-2400 Power Console.

See this forum link on great information about this topic.

I bought mine more for piece of mind than anything else. After having invested well over $5,000 CDN on my A/V setup, I wanted a unit to protect my investment against power surges and outtages and voltage variances, so it was a no-brainer. Some have even noticed an improvement in A/V quality, although I haven't.

John

Yeah, I totally agree with why you bought it. I've spent a good aud$6000 on my setup, and currently don't have any protection. It's not that I get many power out's or anything.. but I guess it only takes one to kill everything.

[repete66211]

Originally Posted by therobmancometh

Was looking around at the shops today and noticed at Harvery Norman had a pretty big sale on Home Theater equipment. Noticed a few nice things but one thing in particular was a Power Console. Now, I don't really know too much about them but It's RRP was $999aud but they had it on sale for $599.

Here is the Item:
http://www.belkin.com/au/IWCatProduc...duct_Id=300244

As I look through people's pictures I've noticed a lot of people have some sort of power console or protection. Just wondering for this price is it worth getting? And more importantly is it worth getting something like this at all?

What you need in the way of protection depends entirely on your electrical supply. At the bare minimum you need a surge protector. Beyond that you might benefit from a "power conditioning" voltage regulator, but only if your power is extremely irregular. The degree to which you benefit from such a device is theoretical. The next step up in protection is the uninterrupted power supply (UPS). UPS units have a battery to keep your devices powered for a short time (allowing for quick shutdown) in the event of power loss.

So you should absolutely have a quality surge protector. It's up to you whether or not you want to shell out the additional money for something you may not need and which may not have a measurable benefit. Personally, I'm not sure if voltage regulators are worth all that much. A UPS has a greater benefit in my opinion but they cost a lot more.

[bongzilla]

Here I have so many thunderstorms that roll thru, I had to get a
power center just for piece of mind.

I figured with spending money on new av stuff, I had to do something.

[Phil Taylor]

I have a UPS and surge protection strips - the UPS for my projector so the fan will continue to cool the lamp if I lose power and for my receiver which loses its setup settings when it loses power. I agree that you at least need a surge strip and the other features depending upon your power co's reliability|quality.

Belkin makes good gear but that price seems a bit steep - Cyberpower makes nice conditioners/regulators at a more reasonable price point - not sure if they are available downunder.

[therobmancometh]

Originally Posted by Phil Taylor

I have a UPS and surge protection strips - the UPS for my projector so the fan will continue to cool the lamp if I lose power and for my receiver which loses its setup settings when it loses power. I agree that you at least need a surge strip and the other features depending upon your power co's reliability|quality.

Belkin makes good gear but that price seems a bit steep - Cyberpower makes nice conditioners/regulators at a more reasonable price point - not sure if they are available downunder.

Yeah, that is one of the problems living in Australia, pretty much ALL home theater equipment is over priced. It's hard to find a good deal on something.. takes a lot of looking around. I guess half the problem is there is not much competition between stores...

[anntong]

The degree to which you benefit from such a device is theoretical.