Do I really need to purchase Monster Cable Surge Protector (MPHT700HP)for my home theater? Or should I just stick with a regular surge protector? I just believe that the Monster Surge protector price is jacked up too high. Samsung HLR5667W 56" Bose speakers Sony progressive scan dvd player Yamaha receiver PS2 Directv HD receiver and Tivo VCR
you dont have to buy the monster, do do invest some $$$ in a good one cuz after all, you did spend alot of $$$ in the first place. it's kinda like changing the oil in your car without doing the filter......... not having a surge protector. look on ebay for those monster surge protectors, they have better deals anyway.
besides monster, there is belkin, pure av, cyber power, apc.. if you have a circuit city or best buy, check em out. even some hig end computer shops have them... just be sure that they are rated for home theater use...
Yes surge protection, power filtering, voltage regulation, and battery back-ups are all important. Ced
I got one from radio shack and its supposed insured to a 10000 dolaars if a spike gets through and fries the comp or electronics. Nice construction and have used it through lightning storms with no ill effect. Best part is it is 25.00 usd. http://www.radioshack.com/product/i...2627&cp=&kw=surge+protector&parentPage=search
Hi Guys, Does anyone know anybody who EVER had their TV screwed up due to NOT having a surge bar? I have watched many programs during horrendous lighting storms for the past 40 years and have never had a problem.Neither has anyone that I know.Currently I live in an area that has both power failures and brown outs all the time and it also has never caused a problem. Isn't a surge bar just another baby blanket used to sell another product and make the consumer feel protected? Any thoughts on this? DVDDIVA
Google for a emp blast from a nuclear bomb. A lightning strike to ground emp pulse is quivalent to a nuclear bomb. So why do you think we have surge protectors? It helps cushion against the emp blast going the lines...still dont protect through air. But every bit helps. BUt usually I think more than anything is the emp blast that kills electronics not the surge of electricity.">
better to be safe then sorry... if you have spent thousands of dollars on equipment, dont you think it is wise to have some protection.. cuz there is always the 'what if'.. and they will cover you if you register your equipment.. so i'd say investing a mere 100 bucks in a good protector is well worth the extra $$
Thats why you need a power-line filter not just a surge protector. A good surge protector has at least one filter for 75 OHM coaxial runs (for things like Cable tv, Satalight, and OTA Antennas) and one filter for phone line runs (for things like tivo). Cleaning the power that goes into your a/v system helps maintain your products, improve proformance, as well as protect it from spikes and surges. The most damaging spikes and surges happen all the time without you knowing. Everytime you or your neighbors use an electronic device it creates noise (dirt). Check out Howstuffworks for more info: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector1.htm ---- How deep does the rabbit hole go? Monster Clean Power: http://www.monstercable.com/power/ Belkin Power: http://www.pureav.com/power/ ---- Ced
hi: To answer the question do you know of anyone who has damaged equipment during a storm? I know of just one person, my brother. He lives in Marlboro, NJ. About 2 or 3 years ago during a summer storm one of his garage door openers failed. Also during that storm his internal modem, and Infinity 250 watt powered sub woofer (no protection) and door bell failed. All had to be repaired or replaced. The sub woofer was plugged into a wall outlet away from the heart of the system which is not protected (he has a $10 outlet strip) just to connect everything. REGARDS
