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I have read some luke warm reviews of this system. My review ONLY focuses on the sound. In fact for me, Two Chanel Stero is more notable then all other things like Home Theater DD 5.1 DTS etc. The improvement on my system was immediate and unmistakable. The sound stage became wide and deep.
But wait, as an audiophile i knew that i was superb of self delusion. Maybe I was talking myself into thinking the sound was better. Soon, my NON audiophile wife came home. She took two steps in the door and and asked me, ok what I you bought now? Nothing I said. I really did not count the Power Center as a audio purchases, but in retrospect it was one of the biggest improvements to my system. How well it will do on video I have no plan. Now for an appealing side imprint. Since reduction of electrical line noise made such a inequity I saw a Belken unit that claimed Level 6 Line noise reduction. While in my mind I knew that it was not stunning to grasp that the levels of noise reduction were the same measurements I was lured with the prospect of getting even better sound. After all I reasoned, if the Belkin Listed for 700.00 Suggested and I could catch one for 250.00 I might rep even better sound... NOT!! The lack of dynamics and everything else was imediete. I deluded myself into thinking that it needed time to choose in. Yea that's the impress. After a month I removed the Belkin and regulated to Video duty on our Home theater system. The Music had returned. Again, as for video I have no informed opinion. For audio, this unit is a dream. Note: This review is for the 3500 Mkii which I mediate is disconnected. I mediate the only diffrence is the Analog Metter(3500) vs the Digital one.
Got it today from Amazon at a expansive trace. Setting up is easy with the included cables. The manual can be further improved with more technical explanations on what the protection circuitry actually does. My TV (50" Panasonic 1080p plasma) doesn't seem to have improved over a declare connection to the wall outlet; but the sound stage (via digital optical) of my Yamaha YSP900B (surround sound projector) does. The unit is well built and well integrated with other AV components. The only flaw is the uncouth frequency buzz - audible within 5 ft from the unit. One would judge Monster, being a reputable AV (primarily in AV interconnect cables) manufacturer, would not have allowed such a quality bellow in the circuitry invent. When the unit is enclosed in my AV cabinet, the buzz is not noticeable. But audiophiles beware! I would not have lived with the buzz if the unit is housed on an initiate AV rack.
The included gold plated coax cable is only 3 ft long, obviously not enough for any serious setup. Again, Monster is a cable company after all; it should have included a longer cable.
Overall, the unit is a gracious performer with a flaw (the buzz) .
I admire this overpriced surge protector for a couple of reasons.
- If you have a Sony, check your factory warranty. The only plot they will replace your TV in case of an electrical surge or spike is if you have an "common" surge protector. No worries here.
- I am always surprised the folks will pay $4K or more for a TV, another $1K to have it installed and mounted on the wall and then fair accelerate it into the wall without any surge protection.
- Everything that plugs into my TV goes through the 3600, including the coax from my DirecTV dish. The only item that is plugged into the wall directly is this. It is mountainous to know that everything has some sort of protection including what comes from my satellite dish.
- For the ultimate protection, try running this through a power stabilizer (ASV 2000) that ensures all components come by fed a come perfect 120w instead of the fluctuating power you usually salvage. Judge it like running your car on high octane at all times, never slipping a gallon or two of 89 oct. in the tank.
- I also like the amp expose instead of the wattage indicate. The voltage show unprejudiced tells you what you are feeding your components, not how distinguished power you are using. The amp explain helps you hold an peep out if you might have left a component on and didn't mean to. My kids are always leaving the DVD player or stereo on. If you glimpse a high amp readout, you know something was left on. My components are gradual shadowy glass, it is hard to ogle if items are left on.
This might be expensive, but you won't have any regrets. You'll know you took the good steps to protect your investment.
