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Monster Home Theatre Reference HTS 3600 MKII PowerCenter with Clean Power Stage 3 v.2.1 Circuitry | 
 enlarge | Brand: Monster
Category: CE
Buy New: $183.59 (On sale from $549.95)
You Save: $366.36 (67%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  28 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 18.5
Dimensions (in): 21 x 19.6 x 7.7
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: MP HTS3600 MKII
Model: MP HTS3600 MKII
UPC: 840356572871
EAN: 0050644421617
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Monster Clean Power Stage 3 v.2.1 circuitry filter dramatically reduces electronic noise. | | • | 10 surge-protected, color-coded AC outlets. | | • | T2 automatic disconnect/reconnect protection circuitry. | | • | Tri-Mode power protection circuitry with audible alarm and auto disconnect. | | • | 6500 joule rating provides a high level of surge absorption. |
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Product Description
When you consider the value of your new HDTV and your home-theater system, the price of the Monster Cable Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS 3600 MK2 is well worth the assurance of protecting your components from electrical surges. It also helps your system perform better overall. Many so-called ?power conditioners? only protect against random power surges and/or voltage spikes. But, in fact, AC power line noise and noise generated by other components is an equally harmful and constant threat to performance. These disturbances can cause inferior picture quality marred with video streaking, lower resolution and video bandwidth. Many power conditioners' outlets often can't handle the peak transient current capacity that high power amplifiers demand. As a result, dynamic distortion and loss of peak power can occur, preventing your amplifiers from ever maximizing their performance. Unlike other surge protectors, the PowerCenters' ultra low-loss RF circuitry provides maximum protection with virtually no signal loss, especially important with the advent of HDTV. In addition, all PowerCenters display current draw and voltage. The PowerCenter features component-assigned color coding with matching power cord labels for easy identification, and is rackmountable, for easy integration into custom installed rackmount systems. 6500 joule rating provides a high level of surge absorption
Amazon.com Product Description
The fact is, analog audio equipment is sensitive to a different type of noise than video, just as video is sensitive to a different type of noise than digital, and so on. In the past, manufacturers have used filters to combat the problem of noise introduced via power sources. Unfortunately, the filters were not optimized to attenuate at the different frequencies that are unique to digital, analog audio, and video realms. Products that managed to deliver truly cleaner AC power were thousands of dollars in price, out of reach for most people. Enter Head Monster Noel Lee. An uncompromising audiophile, Lee joined forces with Richard Marsh, the world's foremost expert on AC power, to develop affordable solutions to AC power problems. The result? Monster Clean Power. | 
Internal view showing the various filters and advanced circuitry. Pictured is the HTS5100. | 
Rear view showing the component-assigned outlets. Pictured is the HTS5100. | More Than Just Surge! -Monster Clean Power
The following overviews of Monster's isolated, specially tuned Clean Power filters demonstrate the methodology behind Clean Power's development. The higher the Clean Power stage, the more advanced the noise filtration. The more advanced the noise filtration, the higher the level of component-to-component isolation. Isolated Clean Power Digital Filters
Optimized to reduce noise generated by digital equipment digital filters isolate digital components from connected analog audio and video components for maximum rejection of interference. Isolated Clean Power Video Filters
Optimized to reduce noise generated by video equipment, video filters isolate video components from connected digital and analog audio components for maximum rejection of interference. Isolated Clean Power Analog Audio Filters
Optimized to provide maximum noise rejection for sensitive analog audio components, audio filters isolates audio components from connected digital and video components for maximum rejection of interference. Isolated Clean Power Ultra-High Current Filter
Optimized for maximum noise rejection, ultra-high current filters provide maximum current to high power components such as surround sound amplifiers. Reference Home Theater Power
Monster PowerCenters also offer the most comprehensive home theater system protection available, featuring higher joule ratings for faster acting, full capacity surge protection. Monster's Multiple SurgeGuard and Tri-Mode Circuitry instantly detects any voltage surge or spike and immediately suppresses it before it can reach your components. And, for your total peace of mind, the latest generation of Monster Home Theatre Reference PowerCenters come with higher Connected Equipment Guarantees (CEGs).
Unlike other surge protectors, the PowerCenters' ultra low-loss RF circuitry provides maximum protection with virtually no signal loss, especially important with the advent of HDTV. In addition, all PowerCenters display current draw and voltage.
Monster recognizes that convenience is vital, too. The PowerCenters feature component-assigned color coding with matching power cord labels for easy identification, and all are rack mountable, for easy integration into custom installed rack mount systems.
Get All The Performance You Paid For
With Monster Power's Home Theatre Reference PowerCenters, you'll get the best possible audio and video performance from your home theater system.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 Over-priced surge protector January 26, 2006
21 out of 33 found this review helpful
Don't believe the hype on these units improving sound and video. I noticed no difference. This is nothing more than a rack mounted surge protector. For the price, I thought I could use it as a line conditioner when running a generator. Support said this is in no way a line conditioner. I guess you pay the high price for the good looks. I actually purchased the 3500 which has a voltage meter instead of a digital readout. Luckily, with the $50 rebate (which I have not received yet), I paid $137. If you can get it for cheap, then this unit is fine.
 Great Improvement!!! June 1, 2007
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
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 important 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 capable 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 idea. Now for an interesting side note. Since reduction of electrical line noise made such a difference I saw a Belken unit that claimed Level 6 Line noise reduction. While in my mind I knew that it was not fair to assume 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 get one for 250.00 I might get even better sound... NOT!! The lack of dynamics and everything else was imediete. I deluded myself into thinking that it needed time to settle in. Yea that's the ticket. 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 view. For audio, this unit is a dream. Note: This review is for the 3500 Mkii which I think is disconnected. I think the only diffrence is the Analog Metter(3500) vs the Digital one.
Check your TV Warranty March 23, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I love this overpriced surge protector for a couple of reasons.
- If you have a Sony, check your factory warranty. The only way they will replace your TV in case of an electrical surge or spike is if you have an "approved" 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 just plug 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 great 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 get fed a near perfect 120w instead of the fluctuating power you usually get. Consider 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 display instead of the wattage display. The voltage display just tells you what you are feeding your components, not how much power you are using. The amp display helps you keep an eye 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 notice a high amp readout, you know something was left on. My components are behind dark glass, it is hard to see if items are left on.
This might be expensive, but you won't have any regrets. You'll know you took the right steps to protect your investment.
 Good Protection for expensive products January 11, 2007
6 out of 13 found this review helpful
I liked the HTS 3600 powercenter but it was a little expensive. The display light is bright but easily fixed if you don't like it. You could probably find one that is cheaper but with this one this is what you will get
FEATURES- Reference HTS 3600 MKII PowerCenter
Home Theatre Reference HTS 3600 MKII PowerCenter with Clean Power
Stage 3 v.2.1 Circuitry.
4 Isolated Monster Clean Power Filter Sections and Single-View
Digital LED AC Current/Voltage Meters for High-Performance Home
Theater Systems with Digital TV.
Monster Clean Power Stage 3 v.2.1 circuitry filter dramatically
reduces electronic noise.
T2 automatic disconnect/reconnect protection circuitry.
6500 joule rating provides a high level of surge absorption.
3 pair surge protected 2.5 GHz coax connectors.
1 pair of surge protected phone/network connectors with splitter.
Tri-Mode power protection circuitry with audible alarm and auto
disconnect.
Digital meter monitors voltage and amperage.
Triple-shielded 8 ft. PowerLine 300 cable for maximum power
transfer.
$500,000 Connected Equipment Warranty.
10 surge-protected, color-coded AC outlets.
WOW WOW WOW April 30, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have been researching Monster HTS Power Centers and wanting this unit for a long time, but i have been skeptical, a lot of reviews from multiple websites states that this unit is just a over price surge protector and saw no difference in picture or sound. Of course, there was a lot of reviews praising this unit, but there was enough review that talk down on it that made me thinking twice before getting it. The Monster HTS 3600 is a $500 unit, but after looking on Amazon, i saw it for under $300. After looking for so long, i said, now is the time.
When it arrived, i cracked open the box and plug all my electronics devices into the power center. Very easy installation, as i was cleaning up, i turned on the radio. I was amazed how much clearer the sound was. The sound was a lot deeper and crispier (I use my system everyday, so it is not in my head). I dropped everything i was doing and put in a blu-ray dvd into my ps3. The picture was significantly sharper and clearer. All the back round snow has been reduced, the people faces look so much more vibrant. Especially when i watch hdtv on my cable box. (Regular channel is hard to tell since the resolution is so low). Video games on my Ps3 and Xbox 360 look a little smoother, but it is the sound that has greatly improved. There is so much i want to say, but you are going to have to find out for yourself.
The bottom line is it does everything they advertised with the peace of mind of protecting your investment. I don't understand how some people said this unit is just for show. It probably depends on what you have. This is a must buy!!
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