Monster HDP 1800 8-Outlet Power Center with Stage 2 Clean Power
Monster HDP 1800 8-Outlet Power Center with Stage 2 Clean Power
- Monster® HD Clean Power? Stage 2 v.2.1 circuitry filter dramatically reduces electronic noise.
- T2? automatic disconnect/reconnect surge protection circuitry.
- Patented Tri-Mode® surge protection automatically disconnects both line and neutral power lines and sounds an alarm.
- 8 surge-protected, color-coded AC outlets.
- 1 pair ultra-low loss 2.8 GHz satellite connection.
The High Definition Power Center HDP 1800 is a bold combination of design, advanced engineering, and convenient functionality. This new PowerCenter design delivers the advanced protection and performance that home theater enthusiasts expect.
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Review by J. Flynn
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Looks like I get to be the first to write a review for this thing.
First off, I will say that Monster makes some of the most overpriced stuff the world has ever seen. I would never, and I mean never buy Monster cables for anything. There are so many cheaper alternatives to their cables that cost about $5 bucks. Having said that, I would never, and I mean never pay retail for one of their surge protectors or power centers. However, I was able to get the HDP1800 for a pretty good deal so I jumped at it. Monster makes some really nice stuff, it’s just way overpriced.
Now that I got that out of the way, after having spent some time with the HDP1800 I will say it’s a fantastic little power center. Don’t put too much stock in the thought that it will make your picture better. The only way you’ll likely see video or hear audio improvement is if you live in a really old house, with really old wiring, or in an area that has a lot of electronic interference. Basically, what this thing comes down to is being a very nice surge suppressor/protector. I have another really nice surge strip from Tripplite and it’s fantastic.
The reason I really wanted an actual power center (Monster or another brand) was because I like how it can sit on your TV stand or equipment rack along with everything else. You can make sure all the proper protection lights are running and the HDP1800 even shows you the voltage, granted it’s not really necessary, but it’s a nice little plus. The lights and display can be dimmed to about 4 different levels and completely turned off as well. It’s also nice to have all the cables condensed to the TV stand and not all around behind it where a surge protector sits. Another thing I didn’t like about an actual surge protector strip is mine was very hard to access. I have a corner TV stand with a 46″ TV and a ton of stuff on the shelves. So trying to get behind that to plug anything new in was a pain to say the least. A power center is right on the shelf, nice and accessible.
As far as video and audio go, it all looks great when running through the HDP1800. Everything looks as it should and my system sounds terrific! I’ve only used it for a few days so obviously I can’t comment on the protection aspect as I haven’t been through any bad storms or anything, but knowing Monster makes good stuff, although overpriced, I have no doubt this thing will protect my equipment, no problem. It also has Ethernet, coax and phone line inputs. It’s very slim, it’s quite light and the new design on these things really make them look sharp. Add on the fact that they have a 5 year warranty through Monster on them which is 2 years more then most other good companies and sometimes 4 years more than other companies makes this a good buy.
In conclusion, this is a great, solid built piece of equipment. If you can get it for a deal then it is a dang nice surge protector/ power conditioner. Just don’t get suckered into paying retail for it. If you do pay retail for it you’re still getting a really nice piece of equipment, but there is no need to pay so much when there are good online deals.
Review by P. Chen
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Adding to Monster’s 5 year warranty after speaking to customer service today:
1. Yes, they only replace if it’s within 5 years from date of purchase. Must have receipt saved for 5 years. My HTS 2000 Power Center crapped out 5 months before the 5 years.
2. IMPORTANT: They said that they are only responsible for the connected equipment for 5 years. After 5 years, if the Power Center doesn’t stop a surge from destroying whatever you’ve connected to it, they are not liable. So that means you have to buy a new Power Center every 5 years to make sure your equipment is protected. The customer service rep confirms this. I had him reluctantly repeat this back to me, and it didn’t sound very good. Poor guy. But yes, you must buy a new Power Center every 5 years. So…in conclusion, you must factor this into the cost. I guess if you divide the price into 5, it’s not that bad of a deal. Just remember to buy a new one every 5 years!
Review by Raphael
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Bought this unit refurbished on amazon. Got it for a song. I’m loving this unit. It looks awesome, really rounds out my system and gives it a finished look. Also allowed me to hide the gaggle of power, rca and hdmi cables. I have an open, 3-tier TV stand and before I got this it all looked kinda junky. But this little guy made bundling and hiding all that chaos very easy. I love the display, it looks so professional. Besides the pleasure of having my entertainment system look the way I want it to it also works fabulously! I noticed a marked improvement in picture and sound quality. I’m very impressed with this unit. Check out my pictures of the unit. Mine is the one with all the notes explaining what you are seeing and how this unit helped so much. Cheers!
Review by NKC, MO
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The surge protection to level out even minor surges provide some hopeful protection of my AV equipment. The main advantage is it offers a reasonable # of power connections for an average amount of AV gear. I also have this unit mounted within a Middle Atlantic AV rack with a custom face plate.
The front lights can be dimmed to 4 pre-set levels, but I wish it would dim a couple levels lower – but it is not overly distracting and can be turned off all together.
Review by Thomas Pinizzotto
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I really like this product. It’s great protection for some very expensive equipment. I had one problem with mine and had to senf it in for repair. When I plugged in the the equipment to the back of the unit the plugges were not captured tightly. If I slid the uniy to plug something in a plug that I already had plugged in would fall out. Even though Amazon advertised this as a new unit I really have my doubts.