Monster HTS 1000 MKIII 8-Outlet Power Center with Clean Power Stage 2 by Monster
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Digital camera reviews of Monster HTS 1000 MKIII 8-Outlet Power Center with Clean Power Stage 2
Digital camera Review: A must for Home Theater Enthusiasts
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had the HTS1000 for a month or two now. I must say I wasn't expecting a distinctive change in the picture or sound quality but got this more for the surge protection, but I was pleasently surpised when I turn this unit on, and noticed a distinctive difference in the audio and picture quality on my Sony XBR4 46"; especially on non-HD channels. The picture seemed more seemless and smooth compared to not using this unit. I researched this on Amazon and also at a local Circuit City (they were selling it for $199.99 plus tax), but as always Amazon has great service and prices, so I opted to go with Amazon again for around $135.00 total. I saved close to $85.00 on a $200.00 item, when taking into account the tax! You can't beat Amazon for great prices and you can't beat this surge/power conditioner for the money either. Great product, highly recommended!Digital camera Review: An excellent investment
Summary: 5 Stars
The picture quality of my non-hd channels is better as a result of using the HTS 1000 MKIII. One thing I like is that it does not impact the quality of my HD channels. With other surge protectors I think there was too much loss (as a result of using the coax filters) and I would see more pixelation. This made watching HD through impossible but with the HTS 1000 MKIII the signal is excellent. I highly recommend purchasing at the Amazon price which is $80 below Best Buy, Circuit City, etc...Digital camera Review: An overpriced piece of junk!
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased this product hoping to protect my investment. Within 2 days it was tripping out & the voltage meter was reading 221 instead of 120 or so. E-maile Monster several time, but never a response. I will never buy an overpriced Monster product again.Digital camera Review: Beautiful power center
Summary: 5 Stars
Fortunately we haven't had any major surges to test this power center, but the quality of this product is wonderful! Very solid, nice looking, heavy duty power cord and frame. It's nice to be able to see the voltage right from the digital output. Seems like it is a well made product! I'm so glad we bought it to protect our new Samsung LN46A750 HDTV.Digital camera Review: Busted!
Summary: 1 Stars
I guess a surge hit or something because the alarm on the Monster Power went off and everything shut down.
Now, everytime I plug in the Monster Power, the alarm goes on with no way to turn it off and it powers nothing.
I found on the manufacturer's web site, "Audible alarm sounds when the protection circuit has been disabled. The product should be immediately unplugged. Contact your dealer or Monster Cable for service."
If I use a regular multiple outlet power strip that has circuit breaker protection (as they all seem to have), everything works fine. If I plug the Monster Power outlet strip into any socket in my apartment, the alarm goes off and the strip doesn't turn on.
No idea what the manufacturer is thinking. Does the alarm indicate something internal in their strip is fried? If so, it's good that they've got this alarm thing, but on the other hand, it'd be better if they made it so it wouldn't get fried. All the standard 3 dollar multiple outlet strips with circuit breaker protection I have are over 10 years old and don't have any issues.