Product Description $300,000 guaranteed connected equipment protection / 8 outlets, 3 pair coax and 1 pair phone / 4320 joule rating .com The fact is, analog audio equipment is sensitive to a different type of noise than video, just as video is sensitive to a different type of noise than digital, and so on. In the past, manufacturers have used filters to combat the problem of noise introduced via power sources. Unfortunately, the filters were not optimized to attenuate at the different frequencies that are unique to digital, analog audio, and video realms. Products that managed to deliver truly cleaner AC power were thousands of dollars in price, out of reach for most people. Enter Head Monster Noel Lee. An uncompromising audiophile, Lee joined forces with Richard Marsh, the worlds foremost expert on AC power, to develop affordable solutions to AC power problems. The result? Monster Clean Power. Internal view showing the various filters and advanced circuitry. Pictured is the HTS5100. Rear view showing the component-assigned outlets. Pictured is the HTS5100.More Than Just Surge! -Monster Clean Power The following overviews of Monsters isolated, specially tuned Clean Power filters demonstrate the methodology behind Clean Powers development. The higher the Clean Power stage, the more advanced the noise filtration. The more advanced the noise filtration, the higher the level of component-to-component isolation. Isolated Clean Power Digital Filters Optimized to reduce noise generated by digital equipment digital filters isolate digital components from connected analog audio and video components for maximum rejection of interference. Isolated Clean Power Video Filters Optimized to reduce noise generated by video equipment, video filters isolate video components from connected digital and analog audio components for maximum rejection of interference. Isolated Clean Power Analog Audio Filters Optimized to provide maximum noise rejection for sensitive analog audio components, audio filters isolates audio components from connected digital and video components for maximum rejection of interference. Isolated Clean Power Ultra-High Current Filter Optimized for maximum noise rejection, ultra-high current filters provide maximum current to high power components such as surround sound amplifiers. Reference Home Theater Power Monster PowerCenters also offer the most comprehensive home theater system protection available, featuring higher joule ratings for faster acting, full capacity surge protection. Monsters Multiple SurgeGuard and Tri-Mode Circuitry instantly detects any voltage surge or spike and immediately suppresses it before it can reach your components. And, for your total peace of mind, the latest generation of Monster Home Theatre Reference PowerCenters come with higher Connected Equipment Guarantees (CEGs). Unlike other surge protectors, the PowerCenters ultra low-loss RF circuitry provides maximum protection with virtually no signal loss, especially important with the advent of HDTV. In addition, all PowerCenters display current draw and voltage. Monster recognizes that convenience is vital, too. The PowerCenters feature component-assigned color coding with matching power cord labels for easy identification, and all are rack mountable, for easy integration into custom installed rack mount systems. Get All The Performance You Paid For With Monster Powers Home Theatre Reference PowerCenters, youll get the best possible audio and video performance from your home theater system. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer For Hookup of Electronic Components to AC Power Providing Monster Clean Power™ and Surge Protection for AC Power Lines and Multiple DBS or Cable TV Coax Source You Need to Protect Your Components from Unstable AC Power The power condition in the U.S. is unstable. The AC power that runs your home theater is constantly in a state of flux. Sometimes there's too much voltage, sometimes not enough. Power can become so unstable that you can actually see it happening, like when the lights in your house suddenly begin flickering. during the worst case scenario, when your equipment turns back on, a power spike can be 200-300 volts. Your expensive electronic home theater components are extremely sensitive to ANY increase in voltage, and can be severely damaged or destroyed by these unseen fluctuations in power. And, when it comes to surge protection, remember, IT'S ALL OR NOTHING... every possible pathway for surges (including coax and phone lines) must be protected. Monster POWERBARS™ Provide Maximum Protection The Monster Power Home Theatre POWERBAR™ 1100 is equipped with fast-acting, high capacity Multiple SurgeGuard™ Circuitry which instantly detects any voltage surge or spike and immediately suppresses it BEFORE it can even reach your components. Plus, we've designed the POWERBAR 1100 with 3 sets of coaxial connections and 1 pair of phone jacks, so you can hook up your satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV antenna for total home theater system protection. BEST of all, unlike other surge protectors, Monster's ultra low loss RF circuitry provides maximum protection with virtually NO SIGNAL LOSS. 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M**W
the thing is huge
Pro's: powerful surge protecter that offers unbeaten protection from lightning strikes or other types of surges. Also provide's clean power to your electronics. In other words, it provides a constant flow of balanced voltage to anything that's plugged into it, something that regular surge protector's don't offer. Unfortunately, this luxury is the reason why this thing is so expensive. One thing i liked about the protector is there's a light which illuminates to let you know that your wall outlet is grounded. Ever since i moved into this home, i was unaware that my wall outlet in my living room wasn't grounded out (had a loose wire). I immediately called an electrician to fix the problem and i would have never known the problem existed if it wasn't for the fact that i bought this pricey surge protector. Con's: The Price. You take away the clean power feature, and the thing wouldn't be hardly any different than a 30 dollar surge protector that retails at radio shack.
S**M
Always working
Some people will complain that this is too pricey and you're just buying it for the brand name. Yes, that's true I tell them, but at least I know I've got one of the best surge protectors/power strips on the market protecting my $3,000 equipment!This MPB 1100 is a workhorse. It always lets me know that it's on, it has convenient adapter and regular plug outlets, phone and cable jacks, and everything is pre-labeled. If you're into saving the UPCs and receipts, Monster even provides $$$$$$ worth of a guarantee to back this product. I highly recommend this product if you want to feel secure knowing that your $$ is being well spent and protected.But hey, if you want to trust your pricey entertainment system to a rinky dink, no-name, off brand, made in China, $19.99, Wal-Mart special, then this is certainly not the product for you.
J**H
Bought hoping to help line noise on guitar, didn't help that.
I was hoping that the filtering in this power strip would stop my single-coils from humming so much. It didn't do that, but I can't really blame the product, as the problem is probably all the wifi etc. in my area. So it's fine. The switch is nice, and the thing's built like a tank. I just can't say whether it helps filter out line noise.
J**K
works good. better than the new models
This device works surprisingly well. It did improve the sound quality of my stereo and the video quality of my TV, esp DVD's, blu rays, and not digital over the air broadcasts.The big reason I bought this instead of a new strip is that it had the low voltage switch to turn off my amplifiers. I don't know why they do not have this feature on the newer powerstrips.
J**S
Excellent product with a logical flaw
Great design and features. However, don't plan on utilizing the remote switch by using your receiver, BECAUSE THE RECEIVER ITSELF IS ON THE SWITCHED LINE. What were they thinking?
T**O
Five Stars
good product
J**N
Five Stars
very satisfied, thank you.
S**S
One Star
Looks like old/used!
