Power talk: backup power for HT system.

Mole177 · 12-01-08, 03:29 PM

I've seen the monster co. ones in high end stores...

what does these things do? Is it needed?
to those unsure of what im talking about- http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...t=1#largeimage

i have a sony 52 xbr, digi cable, direct tv sat, denon 1909 receiver, 5.1 setup for now, ps3, wii and gen 1 xbox.

(units on normally when tv is on- digi cable, direct box and receiver)

Do I need one ?

TIA!

SoSpacey · 12-01-08, 04:19 PM

i have a surge protector on my electrical panel in my basement and I use and APC battery back-up on my system. basically if the power fails it allows me enough time to shut everything down properly, just like my computer.

Mole177 · 12-02-08, 02:53 PM

Ic. thnx for your input SS!

anyone else have a power management ?

Spiky · 12-02-08, 06:35 PM

Most of us with a stack of equipment have surge protection, at least. If nothing else, you need so many outlets you have to get something. Many with DVRs or projectors have UPS battery backup of some sort.

I use 2 Monster strips, one has 12 outlets, the other has 8. And I don't have enough outlets. I want to add a UPS since I have DVRs, but haven't gotten around to it.

The fancier surge protection units (like from Monster and Panamax) can start to cost quite a bit. Many don't really offer much benefit compared to cheaper units despite what the marketing says. So it's usually best to shop for quality products at a lower price. That link of yours is actually a good price for a product like that, many at that feature level are $300-1000.

A couple products actually reform the electricity, like Monster's Voltage Stabilizer, $1500. They are certainly doing something, and may therefore be worth the price for what they do, but it is probably not something you actually need at your house.

12-01-08, 03:29 PM	#1
Mole177 DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Glendale, Ca Posts: 3,807	Power talk: backup power for HT system. I've seen the monster co. ones in high end stores... what does these things do? Is it needed? to those unsure of what im talking about- http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...t=1#largeimage i have a sony 52 xbr, digi cable, direct tv sat, denon 1909 receiver, 5.1 setup for now, ps3, wii and gen 1 xbox. (units on normally when tv is on- digi cable, direct box and receiver) Do I need one ? TIA! __________________ When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. My Countdown Counting down to: huh? yay!

12-01-08, 04:19 PM	#2
SoSpacey DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Jersey Posts: 3,976	i have a surge protector on my electrical panel in my basement and I use and APC battery back-up on my system. basically if the power fails it allows me enough time to shut everything down properly, just like my computer. __________________ Panasonic 50PX60U Plasma l Tivo Series 3 Paradigm Millenia 200s/20cc/Atom v.6 l HSU VTF-3 MK3 Yamaha RX-v1700 l PS3 l Toshiba HD-A3 l Denon CD Player l Wii l Onkyo TT PSN: cosmokid12 My Countdown Counting down to: Until The Beatles Remasters and Rock Band is released Please Please Me

12-02-08, 02:53 PM	#3
Mole177 DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Glendale, Ca Posts: 3,807	Ic. thnx for your input SS! anyone else have a power management ? __________________ When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. My Countdown Counting down to: huh? yay!

12-02-08, 06:35 PM	#4
Spiky DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 5,482	Most of us with a stack of equipment have surge protection, at least. If nothing else, you need so many outlets you have to get something. Many with DVRs or projectors have UPS battery backup of some sort. I use 2 Monster strips, one has 12 outlets, the other has 8. And I don't have enough outlets. I want to add a UPS since I have DVRs, but haven't gotten around to it. The fancier surge protection units (like from Monster and Panamax) can start to cost quite a bit. Many don't really offer much benefit compared to cheaper units despite what the marketing says. So it's usually best to shop for quality products at a lower price. That link of yours is actually a good price for a product like that, many at that feature level are $300-1000. A couple products actually reform the electricity, like Monster's Voltage Stabilizer, $1500. They are certainly doing something, and may therefore be worth the price for what they do, but it is probably not something you actually need at your house. __________________ Ignorance vs Bliss --Wizdar