Monstercable Powercenter HTS3500

kn505
kn505 Posts: 380
edited January 2006 in Flea Market
Amazon has the Monstercable Powercenter HTS3500 for $135 shipped after $50 rebate.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited December 2005
    *waits for Russ' obligatory "eff monster" post*

    That's a nice price on what sure looks to be a beefy power center!
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • thehaens@cox.net
    thehaens@cox.net Posts: 1,012
    edited December 2005
    Very Nice indeed, I haven't even seen it that low on the used (ebay) market.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2005
    nadams wrote:
    *waits for Russ' obligatory "eff monster" post*

    Why wait?!! Here you go:

    http://www.madmartian.com/legal/
    http://www.monstervintage.com/
    http://durangoherald.com/asp-bin/article_generation.asp?article_type=news&article_path=/news/04/news041223_2.htm

    http://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?qt=adv&qs=monster%20cable%20products&page=1
    Never Forget
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,156
    edited December 2005
    Wow, that's super cheap. They must be trying to clear them out. I predict they'll sell out in a hurry. Nobody else sells this for less than $250.
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  • dinnu
    dinnu Posts: 33
    edited December 2005
    I was looking for a good power conditioner, is this any good?
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2005
    I've got the mkII version and it works really well. It has tripped about 5 or 6 times during the last 2 years, during heavy storms.
    Never Forget
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  • jruff98
    jruff98 Posts: 28
    edited December 2005
    This is probably a dumb question, but whats the difference between a power conditioner and a surge protector?
    Fronts: RTi150's
    Surrounds: FXi50's
    Center: CSi40
    Rears: RTi38's
    Sub: PSW450
    AVR: H/K 525
    DVD1: Samsung HD-831
    DVD2: Pioneer 563A
    HDTV: Sony Grand WEGA KF50XBR800
    Amp: Adcom 5503
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited December 2005
    I'm about to order one of these. Pretty good deal.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited December 2005
    A surge protector takes the hit in the event of a large power surge (lightning and the like), sacrificing itself to protect your equipment. Beyond that, it does nothing.

    A power conditioner is working all the time to level out any dirty power that you might have in your house. Let's say you're listening to your rig, and the furnace kicks on. That may cause a "snap" in your audio, from the furnace sucking down a large initial amount of power. A power conditioner would smooth that out and eliminate the snap. Those types of thing...
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • thehaens@cox.net
    thehaens@cox.net Posts: 1,012
    edited December 2005
    jruff98 wrote:
    This is probably a dumb question, but whats the difference between a power conditioner and a surge protector?

    Power Conditioners are supposed to provide protection in surges (spikes) from the outlet. They are also supposed to provide some EMI protection, as well as keeping the power to the components consistant. In my experience though the monster products do not keep the voltage constant, at least it isn't constant on the analog/digital meters. I have seen it vary from 119 to about 116 volts.

    Surge Protectors simply protect the component by shunting any power spikes to the ground wire....

    I don't own the AVS2000 that monster has, but I can tell you from seeing them on display (take it for what its worth), that they add or subtract voltage variations to keep the power close to 120 volts.

    I guess to have the best of both worlds Monster would like you to use both of their products, by plugging the "conditioner" into their AVS2000 stabilizer, and then theoretically you will get a constant "conditioned" 120 volts to your gear..

    scott

    Edit: I plan on getting the AVS 2000 as soon as it comes down to a "reasonable" price point. And plugging in my HTS5000 and HTS5001 to it.
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  • jruff98
    jruff98 Posts: 28
    edited December 2005
    I think I am currently using a Monster PB1100. I'm planning to move in a few weeks to an older building, and I'm concerned about protecting my equipment. If I understand correctly, it sounds like the power conditioner would be more of a complent to my current powerbar than it would a replacement/upgrade.
    Fronts: RTi150's
    Surrounds: FXi50's
    Center: CSi40
    Rears: RTi38's
    Sub: PSW450
    AVR: H/K 525
    DVD1: Samsung HD-831
    DVD2: Pioneer 563A
    HDTV: Sony Grand WEGA KF50XBR800
    Amp: Adcom 5503
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,253
    edited December 2005
    Little cheaper here
    http://www.thetwistergroup.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=MP-HTS3500MKII%20D10575&source=pg
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2005
    Look at the Belkin products that do the same thing.
    Never Forget
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  • thehaens@cox.net
    thehaens@cox.net Posts: 1,012
    edited December 2005
    I think you would be OK with your PB1100, as it also offers protection to your equipment...
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited December 2005
    Anyone else getting one?
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2005
    PolkThug wrote:
    Look at the Belkin products that do the same thing.


    model # ?

    what about the other one..? forgot the brand BTS..?

    "b" somethin somethin

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,350
    edited December 2005
    I got one! Can't beat the price. Like anything, you can spend a lot of money on power conditioners, surge protectors, etc. I plan to install a whole house surge protector at the electric service box next Spring, cost about $700. For the time being this is a great deal.
    Carl

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  • jruff98
    jruff98 Posts: 28
    edited December 2005
    I'm currently thinking about getting one. I'll let you guys know if I do.
    Fronts: RTi150's
    Surrounds: FXi50's
    Center: CSi40
    Rears: RTi38's
    Sub: PSW450
    AVR: H/K 525
    DVD1: Samsung HD-831
    DVD2: Pioneer 563A
    HDTV: Sony Grand WEGA KF50XBR800
    Amp: Adcom 5503
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  • dinnu
    dinnu Posts: 33
    edited December 2005
    I got one, and it was at my door yesterday. I hooked it up and looks good. The voltage meter stays constant at 124 volts after I turn it on. I don't see any fluctuations at all. Is this good?
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  • ninerbj
    ninerbj Posts: 870
    edited December 2005
    How long is the power cord on this thing?
    "she had the body of Venus, with arms."
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,593
    edited December 2005
    Which is better?

    The Monster HTS-3500?

    or

    The Belkin PureAV PF40?

    They're both about the same price but looking at the specs - the Monster is around 5 pounds while the Belkin is around 15. Also, the PF40 has more inputs in the back and a surge protection of around 6500 while the Monster 3500 has less than 3000....

    What do you guys think?
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,796
    edited December 2005
    I think Monster has the specs wrong on their site. Shipping wieght is 17.5 pounds.

    Anyone know if this would be an improvement over a Panamax 4300?
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited December 2005
    I have a panamax and I like the security it provides me.
    It has only tripped once so far but that may just have been the one time I saved thousands of dollars.
    Great piece of mind.

    I do not know about the monster product but from what I have read about the company I would not waste my money supporting them and paying for their advertising budget.
    Skynut
    SOPA® Founder
    The system Almost there
    DVD Onkyo DV-SP802
    Sunfire Theater Grand II
    Sherbourn 7/2100
    Panamax 5510 power conditioner (for electronics)
    2 PSAudio UPC-200 power conditioners (for amps)
    Front L/R RT3000p (Bi-Wired)
    Center CS1000p (Bi-Wired) (under the television)
    Center RT2000p's (Bi-Wired) (on each side of the television)
    Sur FX1000
    SVS ultra plus 2

    www.ShadetreesMachineShop.com
    Thanks for looking
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  • thehaens@cox.net
    thehaens@cox.net Posts: 1,012
    edited December 2005
    Skynut wrote:

    I do not know about the monster product but from what I have read about the company I would not waste my money supporting them and paying for their advertising budget.


    Sky

    I have to agree, they do have a bloated advertising bucket and it shows in their MSRP, but at 135.00 I have to say this is a deal. I wouldn't of paid 599.00 for the 5100 either. But I cut a "deal" at the local Good Guys, (RIP, Closed down recently) for two of the 5100's for 700.00, (floor models), and that was a great deal to me...

    Scott
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited December 2005
    thehaens@cox.ne wrote:
    Sky

    I have to agree, they do have a bloated advertising bucket and it shows in their MSRP, but at 135.00 I have to say this is a deal. I wouldn't of paid 599.00 for the 5100 either. But I cut a "deal" at the local Good Guys, (RIP, Closed down recently) for two of the 5100's for 700.00, (floor models), and that was a great deal to me...

    Scott


    Dude that is a killer deal.
    I think I paid over $700.00 for mine.
    Skynut
    SOPA® Founder
    The system Almost there
    DVD Onkyo DV-SP802
    Sunfire Theater Grand II
    Sherbourn 7/2100
    Panamax 5510 power conditioner (for electronics)
    2 PSAudio UPC-200 power conditioners (for amps)
    Front L/R RT3000p (Bi-Wired)
    Center CS1000p (Bi-Wired) (under the television)
    Center RT2000p's (Bi-Wired) (on each side of the television)
    Sur FX1000
    SVS ultra plus 2

    www.ShadetreesMachineShop.com
    Thanks for looking
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  • polksda
    polksda Posts: 716
    edited December 2005
    Just ordered one of these. Now I'll move the APC UPS that I had my HT equipment plugged into over to my computer system...
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited December 2005
    I too don't find Monsters practices to be too appealing, but this was a good deal. I have had prior issues with Dell on lousy CS, but once the deal comes along, it just doesn't matter.
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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited December 2005
    Just ordered one. $206.57 with ground shipping. Can’t go wrong on this deal. If I don’t like it will hook it up on my PC. Thanks “warlocks1” for the link.

    Gator
    Theatre System 5.1
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    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
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    polkaudio Lsi15 (Cherry) 2-channel
    polkaudio Rti8 Front (Cherry)
    polkaudio Csi5 Centre
    polkaudio Rti6 Surround
    polkaudio PSW1000 Subwoofer (Cherry)
    Original A8T CD
    Pioneer DV-275 DVD Player
    MONSTER CABLE MP-HTS3500MKII Powercentre
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  • thehaens@cox.net
    thehaens@cox.net Posts: 1,012
    edited December 2005
    I guess they don't ship for free to Canada?
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  • ninerbj
    ninerbj Posts: 870
    edited December 2005
    can't find how long power cord is on this...anyone have a clue?
    "she had the body of Venus, with arms."
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