Monstercable Powercenter HTS3500

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  • thehaens@cox.net
    thehaens@cox.net Posts: 1,012
    edited December 2005
    8 Feet..

    http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Monster_Cable_Monster_Home_Theatre_Reference_Power_Center_HTS3500
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited December 2005
    I use a good surge protector, no power conditioner...
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited December 2005
    Mine shipped today.
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  • malikarshad
    malikarshad Posts: 527
    edited December 2005
    I have a Monster Power bar 2100 and it has 12 outlets (though I'm not using all of them). The HTS 3500 has 10 outlets.
    I don't need a power conditioner now but I'm thinking of upgrading it in another 6 months to a year.
    Do you think its worth upgrading to HTS 3500 MKII now? OR just wait until when I'm ready to upgrade with the risk of paying more money.

    Speakers=>Salk Soundscape 8, Soundscape Center,Surrounds-Dali Rubicon LCR, Lsi7
    PreAmp, Amp => Marantz AV8801, ATI 6007 amp, Oppo HA-1 DAC
    Source => Sonore MicroRendu, Oppo BDP-103, Mede8er 600XD, Dune HD Smart D1, Synology DS1813+(16TB)
    Sub - JTR Captivator S2 (Dual 18")
    Power - Furman IT-Ref20i on dedicated 30Amp circuit with Furutech GTX-R outlet
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited December 2005
    I got mine today. Amazon triple boxed it :D
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,806
    edited December 2005
    I would also be interested in the opinions of those who have recieved one.
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited December 2005
    Well, I got a good deal on liquidation from goodguys for an htps 7000 which is several models up from the 3500 and I don't really notice any difference in sound quality. However, I didn't have any pops or hums in my system before I plugged everything into the power center so I wasn't expecting any miracles.

    However, I thought that all the faint lines and grain on my TV were from a bad cable line. But the 7000 filtered all the bad stuff out of my video...so it ended up being a good purchase after all. Could be there was some of the same pollution on my audio lines, but my rig doesn't sound much different after the fact to me...so maybe it was below my hearing threshold before...could try a comparison test, but that's a lot of power cords to move around.

    As an alternative to the 3500, people might want to consider this pro rack conditioner:
    http://www.furmansound.com/products/pro/pwr_cond_seq/cond/_15a/pl8_2.php

    $115 at Guitar Center and it has non-sacrificial "series" surge protection. If a monster power center stops a major spike or repeated minor spikes, its MOVs eventually burn out and the unit has to be replaced. But non-sacrificial systems like furmans take a hit without degrading future surge response.

    Hope this helps...
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited December 2005
    Ooops, almost forgot that I also came across this furman voltage regulator/surge protector:
    http://www.furmansound.com/products/pro/reg/reg6.php?req=acv

    The guy at Guitar Center said he could special order it and knock 25% off its $600 price. That's way cheaper than the avs 2000 others have mentioned.

    I don't own either furman since the 7000 cleared my funds. But I was thinking of getting the ar-15-II when my funds recover from Christmas...
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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited December 2005
    i just bought one shipped from Amazon. com for $179.94 including free shipping so with the $50.00 rebate from Monster it comes to a whopping $129.94 shipped to my door. it is due to be delivered to my house on Dec 22nd or 23rd. for this very small investment if i dont like it i can sell it for what i have into it.seems like a real no brainer to me! thanks....WCW III
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited December 2005
    For those of you that ordered one, mine showed up last night. 4 days total. Onecall.com has it for $120 after rebate now. They are a pretty good company to order from.
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  • stereo55
    stereo55 Posts: 418
    edited December 2005
    Price at Amazon has gone back up to $399+ship .

    Onecall has $170 no free ship (about $23) .

    For those that got in on this Congrat's . My brothers arrived from Amazon today , so he's happy .
    SDA-2B's ~ Pair SDA-CRS's ~ ,*** Main listening: Maggies MG1 ~ Polk SDA 2B's ~ Monitor 10's , 3-pairs (2 pairs moded into SDA's w/SDA-2B/CRS cross-overs) , * DCM TF600's * Mission M71/M72 *** Main brdrm FRT: RTiA-5's /Presence RTi-4 / LSI-704 Cntr / Rear FXI3's ~~~ Assorted Main listening rm : , 2- Heathkit W-5M /tube mono blocks (Parasound P/HP-850)* * 2- Altec Lansing 1590b's/mono blocks (Yamaha C-45) * CM Labs 35D * Dynaco ST-70 ~ Occasionally ~* Yamaha CR-820/A-760 ,* Sansui AU-317/AU-217 * Carver 900 rec *2-Dynaco ST 120* 1 Hafler DH-220* Marantz 1040 ... more
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,478
    edited December 2005
    stereo55 wrote:
    Price at Amazon has gone back up to $399+ship .

    Onecall has $170 no free ship (about $23) .

    For those that got in on this Congrat's . My brothers arrived from Amazon today , so he's happy .

    That's because Amazon sold out and is now showing 4-6 weeks for shipping. Chances are, they won't get them back in stock because this is an EOL product. Expect most places to sell out shortly.
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  • Lowfidelity
    Lowfidelity Posts: 16
    edited December 2005
    I went to the Amazon link and it shows $170.98 but I see nothing about the $50 rebate. Where can I find information on the rebate?

    Thanks!
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited December 2005
    The rebate can be found on Monster Cable's website.
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  • Lowfidelity
    Lowfidelity Posts: 16
    edited December 2005
    Shizelbs wrote:
    The rebate can be found on Monster Cable's website.
    Thanks!
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited December 2005
    http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?PromotionID=187&PMNCODE=pdmonhts35kmkii&id=29477&BCPID=371

    one call has free shipping now

    so after rebate 119.

    CHris
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
    DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
    Left and Right: R50
    Center: CS1
    Rear Center: R15
    Surrounds: R30
    Subwoofer: 10'' Dayton 100 Watt
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  • dinnu
    dinnu Posts: 33
    edited December 2005
    Sorry if this sounds silly, but how do I use the 12v trigger to turn on/off the monster 3500?
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited December 2005
    Look for a 12v trigger out on your receiver. Then connect a mono (stereo works too) miniplug cable between the receiver and the power center. Monster usually includes the cable, but you can pick one up from frys or rat shack in a pinch.

    Then when you turn the receiver on with the remote, it will trigger the power center to power up all your gear or put it in standby mode when you turn the receiver off. You can also chain together components with the miniplug cables since components usually come with 12v in and out jacks.

    The trick is that you have to have the receiver plugged into an "always on" outlet. Otherwise, when the power center powers down, it cuts the juice to your standby receiver too.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited December 2005
    This will come with the miniplug cable for the trigger.
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  • dinnu
    dinnu Posts: 33
    edited December 2005
    Thanks for the quick response.

    My issue is that I don't have 12v trigger out on my receiver (it's an old kenwood receiver). Are there any other solutions?
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,478
    edited December 2005
    dinnu wrote:
    Thanks for the quick response.

    My issue is that I don't have 12v trigger out on my receiver (it's an old kenwood receiver). Are there any other solutions?

    I think the Monster comes with a 120V to 12V adapter that you can use to connect the switched outlets on your receiver to the 12V trigger on the Power Center. Same as above, make sure you connect the receiver power to the "always on" outlets.
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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited December 2005
    :D Well finally my HTS 3500 PowerCenter has arrived. It shipped on the 9th of December and the box arrived yesterday the 20th. I guess it takes time through customs to Canada.

    Ordered HTS 3500 through “Twister Group” and got it for $146.00 + $34.00 shipping. I hooked it up last night and it works well. The voltmeter with dimmer looks cool too.

    The only thing I don’t like is you have to connect your receiver to “always on” outlet to be able to turn the conditioner on/off with 12V trigger from receiver.

    Anyway, I hooked it up from my receiver with 12V trigger to conditioner. When I turn my receiver of with the remote it will turn off the HTS 3500, but some pilot light in front of conditioner stay on. Is this normal? Any comments would be appreciated.

    Gator
    Theatre System 5.1
    Sumsung HP-S5053 plasma
    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
    Parasound HCA 1000A amp (centre)
    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    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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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2005
    I'd leave the 3500 power center on all the time. Mine has tripped at least six times in the past couple years during storms.

    Is the model that is on sale the MKII version or the really old version?
    Never Forget
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,219
    edited December 2005
    GATOR3000 wrote:
    :D Well finally my HTS 3500 PowerCenter has arrived. It shipped on the 9th of December and the box arrived yesterday the 20th. I guess it takes time through customs to Canada.

    Ordered HTS 3500 through “Twister Group” and got it for $146.00 + $34.00 shipping. I hooked it up last night and it works well. The voltmeter with dimmer looks cool too.


    Gator


    Was that CAD or USD ?

    I should'a got one grrrrrrr :mad:
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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited December 2005
    PolkThug wrote:
    I'd leave the 3500 power center on all the time. Mine has tripped at least six times in the past couple years during storms.

    Is the model that is on sale the MKII version or the really old version?


    This is the 3500 MKII model on sale.

    What you mean you leave yours on all the time? I thought it supose to protect your gear even if it is in off position.
    Theatre System 5.1
    Sumsung HP-S5053 plasma
    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
    Parasound HCA 1000A amp (centre)
    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    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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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited December 2005
    Willow wrote:
    Was that CAD or USD ?

    I should'a got one grrrrrrr :mad:

    US $$ Willow. It is a good deal. It took just over a week for delivery to Toronto. UPS is busy right now so for you to Ottawa it would be a little longer.
    There was no problem with Twister Group or the UPS and there was no duties or taxes at all just $140+$34 shipping = $180.00 US.

    Here is the link

    (EDIT-1) http://www.thetwistergroup.com/product/MP-HTS3500MKII%20D10575.html

    (EDIT-2) The web site shows $168.12 US but my invoice was $140.00 US
    Gator
    Theatre System 5.1
    Sumsung HP-S5053 plasma
    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
    Parasound HCA 1000A amp (centre)
    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    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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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,219
    edited December 2005
    Thanks Gator !!
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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited December 2005
    Willow wrote:
    Thanks Gator !!

    :D:D:D
    Theatre System 5.1
    Sumsung HP-S5053 plasma
    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
    Parasound HCA 1000A amp (centre)
    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    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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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2005
    GATOR3000 wrote:
    What you mean you leave yours on all the time? I thought it supose to protect your gear even if it is in off position.

    Meaning I don't use any kind of trigger for it.
    Never Forget
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,219
    edited December 2005
    GATOR3000 wrote:
    :D:D:D



    I sent the link to my wife as an idea for xams gift. :eek: ;)
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