Get superior power protection for your entire home theater system with this Monster Cable PowerCenter 400 Surge Protector. With four color-coded, labeled 3-prong outlets, the PowerCenter HTS 400 provides easy connection to a Satellite receiver, TV, monitor or a DVD player! Its patented CleanPower Stage 1 Circuitry is designed to filter out dirty AC power from an air conditioner, microwave oven or a freezer so you can get high quality picture and sound from your home theater components.
The 121522-00 features SurgeGuard and Dual Mode Plus Disconnect Technology with audible alarm for maximum protection against power surges and spikes. Not only does the 121522-00 provide protection for your cable, antenna or satellite dish connections, but it also offers protection for your Satellite receiver phone connection.
ITEM FEATURES:
* Four (4) Color-coded, labeled 3-prong outlets
* Patented CleanPower Stage 1 Circuitry
* SurgeGuard circuitry for superior suppression of harmful power surges and spikes
* Dual Mode Plus Disconnect Technology with audible alarm for secondary spikes
* Protects your flat screen TV, DVD player, AV receiver, cable/satellite boxes, etc.
* 24K gold contacts surge protection
* 24K gold contact angled flat Profile plug
* Resettable Thermal Circuit Breaker
* Power on/off button
* 8-foot high-current PowerLine 100 power cord
* Power Specifications--Rating: 125 VAC, 15A, 60 Hz; Joules: 1665
* LEDs: Protection ON; Ground OK
* Color-Coded Labeled Outlets: DVD (Red); Satellite/Receiver (Yellow); TV/Monitor (Dark green); Accessory (Light green)
* Coax/Phone Jacks: Antenna coax in; Antenna coax out; Satellite coax in; Satellite coax out; Cable TV coax in; Cable TV coax out; Phone/SAT in jack; Phone/SAT out jack
* Unit Dimensions: 1.5 x 4.75 x 7-inches (H x W x D, approximate)
IN THE BOX:
* Monster Cable PowerCenter 400 4-Outlet Surge Protector
* Coaxial video cable (43-inch length, approximate)
EditDeciding on an Audio System
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Pick a general audio system. You've probably seen designations such as 5.1, 6.1, 7.1, and so on. In these cases, the first number stands for the quantity of speakers, and the ".1" signifies the use of a subwoofer. Pick a speaker system that pertains to the size and location of your room.
- As a general rule, if you live in an apartment or similarly close-knit location, a 5.1 stereo system will probably be the largest one you need, since any considerate volume on a larger speaker system will be redundant.
- Similarly, you should pick a speaker system for the space in which it will preside, not for the space you think it will eventually belong in. You can always purchase a 2.1 speaker system for a small room and add on later.
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EditBuying Your Equipment
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Make a list of equipment you need. Basic home theater audio systems mandate a receiver for all of your audio and visual technology, a subwoofer, and several speakers, along with all the pertinent cables; depending on your needs and limitations, you might opt for more than one subwoofer and several extra speakers or an extra power strip.
- Keep in mind the limitations of your chosen room; you may need to add stands or mounting brackets to your shopping list as well.
- One of the nice things about setting up a multi-speaker audio system is its customizability: you can always add or subtract speakers as your environment changes. Keep this in mind when purchasing the initial equipment.
- When purchasing a receiver, make sure it has enough outputs for the hardware you're running, since any DVD players or consoles should be attached to the receiver rather than the TV. Similarly, make sure it has the correct inputs and outputs for your hardware; you don't want to purchase an older receiver that only has analog input (the standard red and white cables) when your TV is capable of running an HDMI cable.
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Research your options. Find a reputable brand such as Samsung, Bose, or Sony, and stick with that company as you research your technology. As you delve into specific models within these subsets, be on the lookout for common problems or longevity issues. [3]
- Basics are always better to start with. You're better off getting a relatively plain receiver that does exactly what you need and no more than spending twice as much on a receiver with a ton of features you'll never use. The same logic applies to speakers.
- It's a good idea to research features of specific brands and models; often times, these "valuable" features turn out to be unnecessary or downright negligible. Don't spend extra for nothing!
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Purchase only what you need. Brands will often try to trick you into spending exponentially more money than necessary on things like gold-plated HDMI cables or triple insulated speaker cable, under the premise that you'll get better sound quality. In reality, you're not likely to notice the difference in sound quality between cheap speaker cable and its expensive counterpart, so always err on the side of inexpensive when it comes to cables. Technology needs to be replaced often enough that, unless you have an extensive budget for your home theater audio system, it isn't worth buying the top-shelf products.
- For example, if you don't own Apple products, don't buy a receiver that costs more because it has built-in Airplay. [4]
- You will need to buy speaker cable to connect your speakers to your receiver's audio outputs--use this as an opportunity to stock up in case you suffer a short-circuit or a crimped wire.
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EditSetting Everything Up
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Do a dry run. Before you plug anything in, place your receiver in front of (or underneath) your TV, then do a walk-through of where you want to place your speakers accordingly. For example, if you have a 5.1 system, consider placing 1 speaker directly in front of your TV, 2 on either side of the TV, and 1 on either side of the seating area. Leave your subwoofer alone for now.
- Your setup will differ based on how many speakers you have, the layout of your room, and the height of your seating; this is simply a general reference.
- The 2 speakers on either side of the TV should be placed firmly on the ground or a stand.
- If you have a larger speaker system, place surplus speakers around or behind the seating area in an arc; this will enhance your surround-sound experience.
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Connect your subwoofer. Since your subwoofer's sound quality will likely change based on the size and shape of your room, there isn't one universal way to place it, so experiment until the sound is balanced and refined.
- A good rule of thumb with subwoofers is never place them directly against walls or in corners. Even with the right audio adjustments, this can distort your bass.
- Entertainment systems with limited space usually resort to placing the subwoofer on one side of the TV, facing the seating area but not angled toward the viewer's head height like the other speakers.
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