Monster Cable MP AV 800 PowerCenter AV 800 with Surge Protection

Editorial Review
With Monster Power's AC power solutions, you'll never again have to guess which component you're powering up or powering down. Monster Power products for home entertainment feature colorcoded outlets and corresponding cord identification labels. Now, pairing specific power cords with the right outlets is easier than ever.Every Monster Power product includes Monster's Multiple SurgeGuard protection with Multiple Oxide Varsitors, which respond within one billionth of a second before surges and voltage spikes can do harm to your system. Every bit of power your audio and video components need travels down an ultra-flexible, Monster PowerLine cable to high-quality AC filters (AV800) that reduce annoying audio hums and buzzes. PowerLine's ability to transfer high current loads means more power to for your energy-thirsty AV system. And Monster Power's unique 24k gold contact flush mounts plug so your furniture can go right up against the wall.PowerCenter AV800 provides a total of eight outlets (three spaced for use with AC adapters), an audible surge alarm and two coaxial connections (1 in/1 out) for cable TV or DSS line surge and spike protection.
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Customer Reviews

Great Value

2008-06-05
For $30, this power strip is a great deal and even comes with a short length of Monster coax

Good product at a great price

2008-05-22
This product works as advertized. Cheapest deal I found. Circuit City was going to charge me $100 for a surge protector, I got it for $35

Monster Power Strip

2008-04-26
As with most Monster products they are superior to the cheaper store bought power strips. Highly recommend.

Good Product

2008-04-09
No complaints, I've only had this for a few months and haven't gone through any surges but I do have several other monster cable surge protectors and the whole line is great. For a low end monster it works fine but for really important stuff (Plasma TV, Gaming Comp $2000+) I have a HT850 with stage 1 voltage cleaning. But overall a good product for it's purpose

Good enough

2008-04-06
The labeled outlets are a nice feature and the outlets are generously spaced. I agree it would be nice if recording device outlets (DVR, VCR, etc.) were not switched or were separately switched, but that's a minor complaint. As a power strip it is decent but not outstanding.
Technically speaking, the cord is a bit long for a surge suppressor; too much ground impedance for my comfort. I am *not* a fan of cable and phone "protectors" on power line suppressors - there is a significant risk of directing surges through your equipment by creating a ground loop. As my grounding instructor put it, "Lightning is the wolf - don't invite it in." Surge suppressors on the phone line are pointless if your house is fairly new, since the standard protector where the line connects to your house is far more effective than any add-on. If the video cable isn't grounded where it connects at your house, insist the cable company fix it. If it is, don't create a problem by adding a ground where it doesn't belong.
I have more experience than I ever wanted with surges, being responsible for several mountain top microwave sites that attract lightning. Most of the damage I see comes from ground loops, most of the rest is by direct strikes on power lines. If you are in an area where lightning damage is a big problem (especially if your electric service is on overhead lines) you should look into a comprehensive solution for power line entry installed by a licensed electrician. Google: whole house surge protection

Nice product

2008-02-27
With Monster Power's AC power solutions, you'll never again have to guess which component you're powering up or powering down. Monster Power products for home entertainment feature colorcoded outlets and corresponding cord identification labels. Now, pairing specific power cords with the right outlets is easier than ever.Every Monster Power product includes Monster's Multiple SurgeGuard protection with Multiple Oxide Varsitors, which respond within one billionth of a second before surges and voltage spikes can do harm to your system. Every bit of power your audio and video components need travels down an ultra-flexible, Monster PowerLine cable to high-quality AC filters (AV800) that reduce annoying audio hums and buzzes. PowerLine's ability to transfer high current loads means more power to for your energy-thirsty AV system. And Monster Power's unique 24k gold contact flush mounts plug so your furniture can go right up against the wall.PowerCenter AV800 provides a total of eight outlets (three spaced for use with AC adapters), an audible surge alarm and two coaxial connections (1 in/1 out) for cable TV or DSS line surge and spike protection.

cadilac of power strips

2008-02-09
I'm a bit of a geek about this stuff but this is everything you would want in a power strip. It's got both cable and phone cord protection, wide spaced plugs on one side for off shape plugs and color coded plugs on the other side. It comes with little color coded tags you put on the cords of your appliances so you know what you're unplugging when it's time to change something in the entertainment center. Extra long chord is just icing on the cake. Will be buying more of these later.

A perfect power center

2008-02-03
This is very compact, visually attractive, and simple to use. Everything is labelled and it does not even feel warm when every outlet is used. The cord is thick (actually a bit stiff) for better protection and there is more than enough outlets. Great price for a great product.

ET

2008-01-31
The product is attractive and seems to be doing the job. The color coded outlets are a nice touch, making it easy to identify connections.

Good i guess

2007-10-08
I bought this item for a peice of mind. I really cant tell what it does other than being a high priced surge protecter. But it was better me buying it here than for twice the price at BB.

Thanks
Brandon

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