Monster Home Theatre Reference HTS 3600 MKII PowerCenter with Clean Power Stage 3 v.2.1 Circuitry Reviews

• Over-priced surge protector

  
  By A1HW0TLPUUJ98K on 2006-01-26
  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!!!

  
  By A3KZE69KVE9VIJ on 2007-06-01
  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

  
  By A1KBV71PGFFPVV on 2008-03-23
  
  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

  
  By A3C2SLDBL335A4 on 2007-01-11
  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

  
  By A29SW28XRZCLUU on 2008-04-30
  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!!
  
  
• Excellent Product
  By A2BMHAPAC34MQK on 2008-02-06
  I was a bit leery after reading some of the reviews about this product but I can say that it has made a profound improvement in the sound and the picture quality of my home theater system. No longer do I hear the occasional popping sounds on the audio of most of our HDTV stations. The video has much less horizontal streaking. My experience with my wife listening was similar to other reviewers. She confirmed my observations spontaneously. I suppose that the degree of improvement must vary with the amount of signal noise that is present in the buyer's home area.
  
  
• Good, solid performer with a flaw
  By AM99PKSI02ZBO on 2008-07-09
  Got it today from Amazon at a great price. 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 direct 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 low frequency buzz - audible within 5 ft from the unit. One would think Monster, being a reputable AV (primarily in AV interconnect cables) manufacturer, would not have allowed such a quality issue in the circuitry design. 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 open 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 good performer with a flaw (the buzz).
  
  
• Excellent Buy!
  By A3ISJIX8RW2824 on 2008-01-18
  The first thing we noticed after plugging everything into the powercenter was that the tv no longer got static lines when we turned on the vacuum cleaner. We have a lot of power variations in our neighborhood and I like having the display to show was is actually coming in. I feel the equipment is now protected.
  
  
• Piece of Junk!!
  By ATCB3ACB46N2F on 2008-04-26
  WARNING - this product is a piece of junk. I've owned this model for 15 months now, and recently it's begun to hum terribly loud. The humminng / buzzing is constant at considerable volume. It's so loud one can hear it over the stereo and TV. I would recommend purchasing a product with a much better warranty, much better parts, from a company that honors warranties.
  
  
• Excellent Product
  By A20BEU6OWFT9JP on 2008-05-06
  This really is an excellent product and worth the money. (Unlike Monster Cables which are a sham.) I live in Florida and have lost several appliances to power spikes over the years, some of which were protected by comparably priced surge protectors. The response time of the HTS 3600 is remarkable. On several occasions it has gone off before a close lightning strike. I have been using mine for approx. 14 months and have had no issues with noise or anything unusual whatsoever.
  
  
• I now have the FULL HD experience!!
  By A3IZTL7NQSKXCT on 2008-06-22
  Monster Home Theatre Reference HTS 3600 MKII PowerCenter with Clean Power Stage 3 v.2.1 Circuitry
  
  I bought this Home Theatre Reference HTS 3600 MKII ... thru AMAZON.COM, I can't believe the difference, my HT already sounded great but now it sounds even better. My wife and my son are by no means tecki like me, and they were able to tell the difference immediately. The biggest difference lies in the video filtering. I have an older Hitachi HD TV about 6 yrs old. So as soon as I turned on the TV the first difference is the colors are now deeper and much richer. The sound is from a Denon AVR 3806 with Infinity Beta 50 series for towers, 360cc, SW12 and Beta 20's for my rears. So the sound was already good but now I have the FULL HD audio experience, extremely completed, your system will not be complete unless you add one of these babies to it. My sound is even smoother and cleaner now than ever before. The 1st thing my son said when he heard the difference was, " is this an AMP? " right now u can go to any store near u and if its available it's regular price is right around $[...] + TAX. I got it for $[...] shipping. This baby ROCKS!! AGAIN Thankyou AMAZON!!
  
  
• Picture so clear it's scary.
  By A2WKE4O87DYVG0 on 2008-08-11
  The Monster HTS 3600 MKII Power Conditioner arrived just in time for the
  start of the Bejing Olympics. The first thing I noticed was effect the unit had on the picture. It took it to a whole new level. I have a 50inch Panasonic plasma with a PS3 for blu-rays. Bestbuy never
  could sell me on their calibration service due to the fact my picture
  looked so good right out of the box. I was afraid they would mess something up and my plasma would never look the same again. I did'nt think
  it was possible for my picture to get any better...that is until I hooked
  up the Monster Power conditioner. The picture became sharper, the colors
  more vibrant and saturated and there seems to be more of a 3D sensation to the picture. The box is quiet with no noise whatsoever. It stays
  cool, no heat whatsoever even though I never turn it off. I got mine for
  less than half of the list price through Amazon so I'm real happy with
  the deal. As I always say, If Amazon don't sell it, I don't buy it. Amazon is the greatest.
  
  
• Content with purchase
  By A1IRRWJGAOEHGT on 2008-02-09
  Have only had installed for about a week, but so far it has worked as described. Easy installation, plenty of outlets, great shipment packaging. The power-up delay and dimming features are great. Have not found any negatives so far.
  
  
• No more annoying HUM!
  By A2XL0PJMBS2R9F on 2008-03-21
  Had a constant low frequency hum when cable TV connected to system. Been using a cheapie power conditioner for years but the noise did not go away.
  I figured it was just somethingin the house wiring and would just have to live with it. Decided to give the HTS3600 a shot. Plugged all components including cable connector into the HTS 3600 and the hum was gone! I can't believe I waited so long to purchase. Well worth the investment!
  
  
• Monster HTS 3600 MKII PowerCenter
  By A1A6ZL9YRL342Q on 2007-11-30
  Monster Home Theatre Reference HTS 3600 MKII PowerCenter with Clean Power Stage 3 v.2.1 Circuitry
  
  All my electronics were protected by Monster. Good Products.
  
  
  
• Awsome power center
  By APC20I1Z234N6 on 2007-12-24
  I wanted to get the best, and here it is. I have not seen another unit like this, and it really does work to the advertised. While a bit on the pricey side, compared to others, I figured that my system was worth it. We live in an area where the power is fairly clean, but the override and filtering of this unit are superb.
  
  
• Monster HTS 3600
  By AW3H5G6RR5TWC on 2008-01-01
  Great product, it looks great and gives you a piece of mind your electronics are protected. Amazon and 6save made it affordable and info was availible since I shop for what I need, specs, and price. The digital display is well worth it and hooks up easy.
  
  
• Great product and great price
  By A10DHYXFF89JWQ on 2008-01-18
  I live in an area that has a lot of power outings and surges. the protection on my new 52 inch LCD TV is worth the money.
  
  
• Great Product
  By A2QZ1MTQPBF7LL on 2008-02-29
  This is a great product that is very easy to install. I feel much safer plugging all my home theater equipment into the HTS 3600. If you don't have a bunch of expensive equipment, this product might not be for you. If you have spent thousands of dollars on your things then this(or a similar product) is necessary. As for the filters, they made my surround sound noticeably louder. But for the picture I did not notice a difference. I had good quality before so this didn't really bother me, but i was a little disappointed.
  
  So basically, I like this product and recommend it especially for the price on Amazon. Any where else you will pay $200 more. I don't think it is worth that much, but for the price on amazon. Yes. Monster has the best products.
  
  My review is based on 40"samsung LCD 1080p
  Integra 7.8 receiver w/ AR-HC6 5.1 speakers
  Playstation 3
  
  
  
• Good Product, Fair market price
  By A3VXVA7SGLUVI8 on 2008-04-18
  Monster creates a solid product. The product was delivered in good shape within a fair amount of time. The price was excellent considering suggested retail price.
  
  The monster power center will be the foundation of my Home Entertainment System for years to come.
  
  
• Does what is says
  By A25W2ENVLN22TB on 2008-05-16
  Works fine as advertised, but I actually don't really use it much. Probably better things out there in same price range, but it's an OK performer.
  
  
• monster mash
  By A2BQ3KYURWB4ZD on 2008-07-06
  It's a grave yard smash,so easy to hook up all your components, it's made for the not so gifted like my self who can't figure out how to set up your home stereo/ theater system.On the back of the Power Center it tells you exactly what to hook up, you just have to get the right power cord- a no brainer.The power Center looks great and is high quality and the guarantee for not frying your TV is great. I just bought a 52 inch Sony XBR5 and and can't afford a melt down during a power spike, this just gives a little more peace of mind.Aloha
  
  
• Monster Home Theater
  By A2Y5K5JVJY9S5B on 2008-07-12
  Excellent product, that works great. Have never had a problem with Monster Power Conditioners.
  
  
• Only buy online
  By A3KY4DBUDS8BWY on 2008-09-29
  This item is great if you get it for the price I paid online, $250. I have been in several retail stores that sell the exact same model for $500. So definitely get it online. You will not be disappointed.
  
  
• This is the one to buy!
  By A1XU8I7YQRZXCG on 2008-10-16
  A full power unit that functions and looks well. Takes your worries away.
  I recommend not putting your cable into it as the image power may be decreased. Plug everything else into it.
  
  

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