Monster Alternatives

brettw22
brettw22 Posts: 7,623
edited March 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
Originally posted in Forum Rules
6) Do not brand bash. We're all in this together. Discuss what you like and dislike. But don't bash someone or something because you don't like it.
I "dislike" the business practices of a certain mysterious company ("Company X") and thought this would be a good idea to start a thread listing other High (and often higher) quality alternatives to the products that "Company X" makes.

POWER SUPPLY OPTION
I know several have mentioned different manufacturers of cables, but I was in Fry's earlier today and ran across something that caught my eye.
THIS is made by Belkin, and has a VERY sharp look to it. The facia is made of plastic which I'm not so much a fan of, but the overall function of the units is really what's important. The one that I saw and really liked was the PF-40. The only thing that I wasn't sure about was the size of the display in the center. In a dark room watching a movie, it could be a bit distracting to have a solid blue screen (it can be dimmed) looking at you.

So basically, that's the jist of the thread. Give us some alternatives on items that "Company X" makes so that everyone can get some better options and do some research with.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2005
    PANAMAX

    RICHARD GRAY

    PS AUDIO
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited February 2005
    Starting at $249.99

    8 Outlet PureAV Home Theater Power Console PF30 with Phase 3 PureFilter Circuitry including isolated audio, video, and HiCurrent filters.
    Never Forget
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited February 2005
    Panamax

    http://www.panamax.com/products.cfm?group=1&sec=group_app
    Never Forget
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited February 2005
    Personally, I'm looking at the new PS Audio UPCs really hard. Another one is BPT.

    Balanced Power Technologies
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted in Forum Rules
    6) Do not brand bash. We're all in this together. Discuss what you like and dislike. But don't bash someone or something because you don't like it.

    We just went through this. And don't say you're not bashing Monster, your bashing their "ethics". It's the same thing. Why don't you rename the thread "High Quality Interconnects" or something of that nature and leave Monster out of it.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2005
    Brett - Just take out this Monster reference....

    "Everyone by now knows about the lacking business ethics Monster utilizes, so I thought it might be a good idea to start a thread listing very viable (and often better quality) alternatives to some of their products."

    ....and the thread is just fine. Noone says we are obligated to mention them, and the thread header is in-line with the rules.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited February 2005
    Altered so wording is within the rules. *****removed comment so not to conflict with rule #8*****

    The names have been changed to protect the (not so) innocent.....whew, thank god.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited February 2005
    Furutech

    Hydra from Shunyata Research

    Chang Lightspeed

    Furman

    Tice Audio (no longer in business, look used)

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited February 2005
    For those that wouldn't know what some of the companies are, how about putting something by the names of the companies that list what they have to offer......
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited February 2005
    Nah, I'm too lazy, and not really that interested to begin with.

    They all make power conditioners, google em.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited February 2005
    These guys carry everything that mysterious company does and some things that they don't and they do it for less than half the price in most cases. Better quality product overall too.

    KnuKonceptz
    http://www.knukonceptz.com/
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited February 2005
    I have been using some of the KnuKonceptz products and so far I can highly recommend them.

    For AC power related products, don't forget about Tripp Lite. I have been using their LCR-2400 and it is pretty incredible. I also use the Isobar Ultra units.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited February 2005
    We use Tripp Lite stuff on some of the radar systems here at work in addition to many of the server rooms. If it's capable enough to handle that stuff, it'll be overkill for your home audio needs.
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,734
    edited February 2005
    I highly recommend the PS Audio UPC-200, totally passive, high current with dual zones. Great for keeping the power and source separate.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited February 2005
    I like Streetwires and Tsunami.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2005
    Jesse,

    just curious, do you have any experience with the PS Audio Power Plant series? any thoughts? thanks
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited February 2005
    I haven't but I got a Ps audio 3.5 Director on the way. I'm excited to install it . I have used Liv4fams and it's awesome.

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited February 2005
    for speaker wire, ive never seen better than Stinger Pro Series
    http://www.cardomain.com/item/STISSW12BLK2
    i havent used knukonceptz speaker wire, but i am VERY pleased with stingers and its cheaper than knukonceptz
    for power wire, i def. like knukonceptz. all the 1/0 power wire in my truck is knukonceptz and i havent found anything cheaper. it has an extremely high strand count which maximizes flexibility. for being as thick as a small garden hose, it has really good flexibility.
    by the end of the year when ill be running 3600 watts continous in the truck, the power wire will be knukonceptz.
    for rca's, i personally use Street Wires.
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2005
    Cool, Dan!

    Let us know, I am curious, since I am looking at the ultimate outlet and PS300, but have been reading review about the fan issue on the PS300. What are you replacing?
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited February 2005
    polkatese,
    I sold the Hts5000 which I used over 2 years ago. I picked up a HTS 2600 to use in the livingroom and I planned on building the theater. Well that project is still on hold so I decided to start upgrading anyway. Basically I will remove the HTS2600 and Install the 3.5 Director.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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