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DannyD
DannyD Posts: 133
edited March 2008 in Electronics
I've been thinking about buying a power conditioner for my HT setup. Particularly the Monster 3600. I can get a used one for around $200.00. Do they do anything to help the quality of the sound or are they mainly for surge protection? Is it a noticable difference or are they more for piece of mind that your eqiupment won't get fried?:confused:
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 52,253
    edited March 2008
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    Unless a unit can regenerate power, it's mostly for surge protection. Although, some can help with line noise.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited March 2008
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    And if it's used, make sure it hasn't already taken a good hit from a surge. Not all of them are made to take multiple hits.
    DKG999
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited March 2008
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    When I lived in my old towhnouse with my former modest HT, I picked up a Monster 2500 and I noticed a good difference in the sound. Even my roommate (the devil) noticed and she is oblivious to anything audio. It sounded cleaner, clearer and more dynamic.

    When I added it to a dedicated line at my new (old) house, I could not tell a difference really.

    So...I guess it depends. If you have a normal line I would say go for it.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,252
    edited March 2008
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    All of the above are true.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • polkseller
    polkseller Posts: 184
    edited March 2008
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    watch out with cheap prices, refurbished comes with only 90 days warranty instead of 5 years..

    Yes it does make a diff on sound quality and HD picture stability.
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited March 2008
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    It helps...you sleep at night for sure.
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  • toddco
    toddco Posts: 147
    edited March 2008
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    My 5100 helped alot on older DVDs from the 80s cleaned up alot of the grain y ness.:)
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited March 2008
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    Plus, any unit like that is just way cooler than a power-strip anyway.
    Jake
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited March 2008
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    I bumped up to a HTS 5100 SS for the pretty blue lights. I didn't notice a difference, but it does give piece of mind, organization, and is a nice addition looks-wise in most cases.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,810
    edited March 2008
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    I have both Panamax and Monster power centers, I bought them mostly to switch all my components on and off with a single 12v trigger.

    I have not noticed any difference in picture or sound, although there was never any noise in the system before installing them, so why would I? I would imagine that it depends on the power you are recieving. Are you having power related issues?
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