Questions about accessories for HDTV

TP71 · 04-14-2009, 12:56 AM

I just purchased a Samsung LCD TV and was wondering is it worth buying the Monster hdmi cable and/or the Monster hts950 power center ? Any advice what I should buy for it ? Thanks

blownE30M3 · 04-14-2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TP71

I just purchased a Samsung LCD TV and was wondering is it worth buying the Monster hdmi cable and/or the Monster hts950 power center ? Any advice what I should buy for it ? Thanks

Definitely get a power center for it. At least some sort of surge protection. As for power conditioning (ie. line cleaning), it should be done on a case by case basis. I would stay away from monster interconnects, but their surge protectors and conditioners are pretty good bang for buck.

GlockMan · 04-14-2009, 07:32 AM

Monster gets slammed so much on this board and I dont really know why.

I like their stuff. Yes it has margin in it but so does every other decent cable on the market.

Anyway, the longer the HDMI the more important quality is. Dont get me wrong, I would NEVER buy cheap cables, but it you do, only do so on short runs.

I, myself, use a 50ft Monster HDMI (even though I HATE HDMI in general)

Check out the APC line for conditioners also. I dumped panamax after a rep told me they never have to pay out claims because installers never follow their requirements.

The Jerk · 04-14-2009, 08:23 AM

Any good surge protector will do - no need to pay inflated Monster prices. *edit - no I do not mean the $5 WalMart one* APC will do.

Also, a $5 generic HDMI cable is just as good as a $50 cable - it is digital, like a computer cable. The hard drive cables inside computers are generic & last a long time. Don't let Monster fool you!

ryanwhite74115 · 04-16-2009, 02:20 PM

as far as surge protection...dont get the $5 surge protector from walmart....buy a monster, panamax, belkin (pure av series) or apc (home theater lineup) and make sure it has coax and ethernet inputs since electricity can "surge" from those cables just as much as your power socket. With HDMI, honestly monster is great, AS LONG AS YOU GET THEM ONLINE.....they are a ripoff in stores, online such as amazon they are heavily discounted...ergo good deal, but at BB or Office max they are a rip off.

TP71 · 04-16-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanwhite74115

as far as surge protection...dont get the $5 surge protector from walmart....buy a monster, panamax, belkin (pure av series) or apc (home theater lineup) and make sure it has coax and ethernet inputs since electricity can "surge" from those cables just as much as your power socket. With HDMI, honestly monster is great, AS LONG AS YOU GET THEM ONLINE.....they are a ripoff in stores, online such as amazon they are heavily discounted...ergo good deal, but at BB or Office max they are a rip off.

Yea, I know what you mean. I just purchased one off ebay and payed a 1/3 the price from what the store wanted for the same thing. Now I just have to get the surge protector.

04-14-2009, 12:56 AM	#1
TP71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Posts: 12 My Ride: 2011 335i xDrive View My Garage	Questions about accessories for HDTV I just purchased a Samsung LCD TV and was wondering is it worth buying the Monster hdmi cable and/or the Monster hts950 power center ? Any advice what I should buy for it ? Thanks

04-14-2009, 07:32 AM	#3
GlockMan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,848 My Ride: Suburban LT 4x4 View My Garage	Monster gets slammed so much on this board and I dont really know why. I like their stuff. Yes it has margin in it but so does every other decent cable on the market. Anyway, the longer the HDMI the more important quality is. Dont get me wrong, I would NEVER buy cheap cables, but it you do, only do so on short runs. I, myself, use a 50ft Monster HDMI (even though I HATE HDMI in general) Check out the APC line for conditioners also. I dumped panamax after a rep told me they never have to pay out claims because installers never follow their requirements. __________________ . *Ranting about Panny plasmas, Canon cameras, Glocks, BlueNile, and HDMI cables on a BMW board since 2005.* 2007 Chevy Suburban LT 4x4 with Nav/Bose/DVD/JL (works for me) 1968 Ford Mustang with Polk/ADS (my first car and runs strong) 2007 Lexus GS350 with every option (I loved it) 2000 BMW DINAN M5 (will be missed) 2001 BMW 330ci (will be missed)

04-14-2009, 08:23 AM	#4
The Jerk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my $28mil armchair, smokin a cigar... Posts: 509 My Ride: E46 M3 View My Garage	Any good surge protector will do - no need to pay inflated Monster prices. edit - no I do not mean the $5 WalMart one APC will do. Also, a $5 generic HDMI cable is just as good as a $50 cable - it is digital, like a computer cable. The hard drive cables inside computers are generic & last a long time. Don't let Monster fool you! Last edited by The Jerk; 04-16-2009 at 02:25 PM.

04-16-2009, 02:20 PM	#5
ryanwhite74115 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,751 My Ride: 2011 Hyundai Sonata View My Garage	as far as surge protection...dont get the $5 surge protector from walmart....buy a monster, panamax, belkin (pure av series) or apc (home theater lineup) and make sure it has coax and ethernet inputs since electricity can "surge" from those cables just as much as your power socket. With HDMI, honestly monster is great, AS LONG AS YOU GET THEM ONLINE.....they are a ripoff in stores, online such as amazon they are heavily discounted...ergo good deal, but at BB or Office max they are a rip off. __________________ (\ /) or \(`–' )/ ( . .) c('')('')

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