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: Humming Noise
Summary: 1 Stars
Quick points:
1. After 4 years, a loud humming noise developed that makes it unusable
2. Make sure you have enough space because this unit is unnecesarily huge. Check under product details for dimensions.
3. Did not improve sound or video quality for me in Los Angeles. Other users may have experienced better quality based on where they live and who their energy provider is.
Digital camera Review: It Seems To Work
Summary: 4 Stars
I plugged it in, plugged in my television, cable box, dvd player and everything worked. I don't have an issue with "dirty" power so I see no change with this and I haven't been struck by lightning (knock on wood) so as far as the features of this product the jury is still out. I do however have peace of mind that IF I am struck by lightning that my new 61" Samsung LED DLP television is covered and that alone is worth the money I paid.Digital camera Review: Mine Buzzes, But that is Because it Working in My Case
Summary: 4 Stars
I already had the MKII and was very happy with it and bought the MKIII for a home theater setup in another room. My house has a lot of power fluxuations (lights always dimming, flashing on now and then, etc) so I wanted to protect my equipment better and hopefully help them with a power conditioner.
In my old setup with the MKII, prior to using the MKII, my Tivo would randomly reboot now and then while watching, but has stopped since I put it on the MKII. I never noticed a picture or sound difference though. For me this is about the power fluxuations.
The MKIII buzzes for me, but strangly only when I turn on the switchable size of the strip. It is directly related to the dimmer switch I have my room lighting connected to. When lights are dimmed with the dimmer, it buzzes more. When off or on full, buzzing is minimized. I actually tried 3 of these thinking it was the power strip. I even tried a much more expensive set-top power center box from Monster. All buzzed with my dimmer switch. Currently it seems to buzz a tiny bit once in a while without the dimmer, but I believe that is because it is actually working in my case and doing its power conditioning. I have it in the bedroom and I honestly don't hear it when watching anything and don't hear it at night, and I am very particular about having a buzzing noise if I can hear it at night or while watching something.
But I don't know why it is nearly fine when the 2nd set of switches is turned off. For me, I don't want to have my system unprotected due to power fluxuations I can see all the time with my incandescent lights, so I am sticking with this one and am happy with it.
I really doubt it will buzz in your case unless you have a dimmer switch like me. And again it seems to affect all such Monster Power Centers and isn't particular to this system. I didn't try any other brands as the others are not widely available.
So I still rate it a 4 star and think my home is unique. I am happy with mine.
Digital camera Review: Monster HTS 1000
Summary: 5 Stars
Great product so far, love how the outlets are spaced so far. havent noticed much of a picture improvement, but its nice to know my home theatre is protected.Digital camera Review: Monster HTS 1000
Summary: 5 Stars
Use to protect entertainment center (TV, DVD, DVR, and sound system) from power surges. No problems and seems to be operating well.