Monster MP HTS 1600 PowerCenter

dalylaleahthor
dalylaleahthor Posts: 322
edited December 2008 in Electronics
Has anybody ever had one and would any one buy one? I found one for about $140 brand new and would like some help in determining if I should buy it or not. I've heard mixed review about Monster product and would like to know if anybody on here has ever had one and would it actually make a difference for my home audio and tv. Also would you buy one or rather get a panamax for 200 bucks more and is there any other power center that you guys would recommend me to buy instead of these two brands. Thanks
Epson 3020 projector. Da Lite screen. Oppo 103. Yamaha CXA5000. B&K 7250ii. HSU VTF2. Def Tech Supercube 4000. Polk Rtia9 CsiA6 FxiA6. Monster hts 2600. Home theater.

Bedroom consist of NHT model 2 powered by Parasound hca1200ii coming from my computer.

Stuff laying around. Too much to list but don't want to sell either.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2008
    I use a Belkin Pure AV PF60 (black)

    Not sure if it`s better or not, but I like it...and all of the cool features
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited December 2008
    I have a Belkin PF 60, Monster 3600 and I think the other one is the Monster 3500.

    No complaints on any of them. I didn't buy any of them new. I got all three of them out of the flea market and paid a little over $100 ea.

    Most of the complaints about monster products are their cables and being over priced for what you get. For the price monster charges for cables, there are many better cables available. Also, monster has a tendency to try and beat up on smaller companies that they perceived to have infringed on their patents / designs. They do this to squash the competition and because they have more money than the smaller companies.

    Never owned a panamax, so I can't offer an opinion on that one.

    Scott
    Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid. ..... Frank Zappa
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  • acsubie
    acsubie Posts: 773
    edited December 2008
    another vote for the Belkin PF 60 here, previously used the monster 3600 and i much prefer the Belkin...as soon as i unpacked the Belkin and noticed the gauge of the power cord i knew it meant business, as far as noticing a difference in PQ/AQ, cant say i have noticed any sufficient enough to post about, but as long as my equipment is protected its money well spent
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,223
    edited December 2008
    I had a panamax, great first powerbar/ conditioner for me. I then bought a Monster 3600MKII of ebay for 175$ shipped to Canada. I bought it for 2 reasons, try something new and cause it had more inputs.
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  • dalylaleahthor
    dalylaleahthor Posts: 322
    edited December 2008
    Thanks alot. I've been doing alot of internet search and found a Monster HTS 2600 for about the same price as the 1600. I'm also waiting for a guy to email me back about a 3600 used for the same price. I'm going to pick up the 2600 if the guy with the 3600 don't email me back today. I really don't like how the Belkin look. So thanks for all the help from everybody.
    Epson 3020 projector. Da Lite screen. Oppo 103. Yamaha CXA5000. B&K 7250ii. HSU VTF2. Def Tech Supercube 4000. Polk Rtia9 CsiA6 FxiA6. Monster hts 2600. Home theater.

    Bedroom consist of NHT model 2 powered by Parasound hca1200ii coming from my computer.

    Stuff laying around. Too much to list but don't want to sell either.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,335
    edited December 2008
    I have the 1600 and love it.
    Check this out www.accessories4less.com for a couple of great deals.
    The 2600 is $169.99 brand new. Not bad.
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  • dalylaleahthor
    dalylaleahthor Posts: 322
    edited December 2008
    I just got done buying a Monster 2600. The guy with the 3600 try to sell me a story and jacked up the price to 150. His list price was for 100 used. I decided why wait, so I paid 132 total for the Monster 2600 and it was brand new. :)
    Epson 3020 projector. Da Lite screen. Oppo 103. Yamaha CXA5000. B&K 7250ii. HSU VTF2. Def Tech Supercube 4000. Polk Rtia9 CsiA6 FxiA6. Monster hts 2600. Home theater.

    Bedroom consist of NHT model 2 powered by Parasound hca1200ii coming from my computer.

    Stuff laying around. Too much to list but don't want to sell either.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,335
    edited December 2008
    dalylaleahthor wrote: »
    I just got done buying a Monster 2600. The guy with the 3600 try to sell me a story and jacked up the price to 150. His list price was for 100 used. I decided why wait, so I paid 132 total for the Monster 2600 and it was brand new. :)

    Good deal:cool:
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  • dalylaleahthor
    dalylaleahthor Posts: 322
    edited December 2008
    So heres what my system consist of right now.

    Samsung LN-T5271f LCD 120hz Tv.
    Yamaha Rx-v663 Reciever.
    PS3-Blu-Ray Player
    XboX360-HD Player(figure sinces its dead, dvd is alot cheaper)
    Nintendo Wii
    Fronts- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Rear- Polk Monitor 40
    Protection-Monster HTS 2600( should arrive in a week or two)

    For my next upgrade I've been looking at the Emotiva UPA-7 and RtiA1 and A3
    Also the CsiA6.
    Epson 3020 projector. Da Lite screen. Oppo 103. Yamaha CXA5000. B&K 7250ii. HSU VTF2. Def Tech Supercube 4000. Polk Rtia9 CsiA6 FxiA6. Monster hts 2600. Home theater.

    Bedroom consist of NHT model 2 powered by Parasound hca1200ii coming from my computer.

    Stuff laying around. Too much to list but don't want to sell either.
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  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited December 2008
    I have a Panamax and it has served me wonderfully for 8 years now.
    ...Link to my System Showcase...
    "ES - Kind'a simple but I like it"

    Sony ES STR-DA4300ES 7.1
    Sony ES SACD SCD-C2000ES
    Sony 400 Disc CD CDP-CX455
    Infinity BU-2 Sub-Woofer
    Polk Audio RT800i Towers
    Polk Audio CS400i Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 Surrounds
    Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
    DH-Labs T-14 Speaker Cables
    Panamax Max 500 DBS Line Conditioner
    Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50'-Plasma
    Play Station III - BluRay
    Logitech Harmony 550 Remote
    Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard
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  • SirCujo
    SirCujo Posts: 15
    edited December 2008
    Forget Monster Cable. Overpriced, Overlitigous... How about an H15 Power conditioner from APC? 1kva or 1.5kva.. I would trust APC equipement with my equipment any day over Monster Cable. Clearanced at $139 and $179 respectively.

    http://buy.apc.com/commerce/storefronts/etail/foproductlist.aspx?storefrontcode=apcfs&countrycode=us&parent=Audio-Video+Solutions&category_name=AV+Power+Conditioners
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