Monster HTS 5100 10-Outlet Power Center with Stage 4 Clean Power

by Monster

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 6.7 x 1.5 inches ; 20.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 23 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AZJ268
• Item model number: MP HTS5100 MKII
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #65 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Batteries, Chargers & Accessories > Power Strips
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Featuring the Most Advanced Monster Clean Power Filtering, Surge Protection and Monsterous Convenience Features Designed Specifically for Today's High-End Home Theaters

Monster is proud to unveil the newest model HTS 5100 PowerCenter™: the HTS 5100 MKII Home Theater Reference PowerCenter. With Monster Clean Power Stage 4 noise isolation and filtering, the HTS 5100 MKII offers the highest level of component isolation and noise rejection for better picture and sound. And advanced Monster T2™ and Tri-Mode™ protection technology provides unrivaled surge protection technology to help protect your valuable digital TV investments.

The HTS 5100 MKII also sets itself apart with two easy-to-read digital LED meters with adjustable illumination for simultaneously monitoring performance-impairing power conditions; programmable outlets and external trigger control for sequenced power-on/off for enhanced component control and protection; and an extra-long 8 ft. PowerLine® 300 Cable with large-gauge conductors, 24k gold contacts and advanced shielding for maximum power transfer and interference rejection.

New MKII features include a higher joule rating, our patented, computer-controlled Monster T2™ surge and voltage protection and surge-protected phone/network connections. All this, plus fire-resistant Monster MOVs to further absorb surges for increased safety and component protection, make this PowerCenter one of the world's safest and most advanced power management solutions available today.

Product Description

Featuring the Most Advanced Monster Clean Power Filtering, Surge Protection and Monsterous Convenience Features Designed Specifically for Today's High-End Home Theaters

Monster is proud to unveil the newest model HTS 5100 PowerCenter: the HTS 5100 MKII Home Theater Reference PowerCenter. With Monster Clean Power Stage 4 noise isolation and filtering, the HTS 5100 MKII offers the highest level of component isolation and noise rejection for better picture and sound. And advanced Monster T2 and Tri-Mode protection technology provides unrivaled surge protection technology to help protect your valuable digital TV investments.

The HTS 5100 MKII also sets itself apart with two easy-to-read digital LED meters with adjustable illumination for simultaneously monitoring performance-impairing power conditions; programmable outlets and external trigger control for sequenced power-on/off for enhanced component control and protection; and an extra-long 8 ft. PowerLine 300 Cable with large-gauge conductors, 24k gold contacts and advanced shielding for maximum power transfer and interference rejection.

New MKII features include a higher joule rating, our patented, computer-controlled Monster T2 surge and voltage protection and surge-protected phone/network connections. All this, plus fire-resistant Monster MOVs to further absorb surges for increased safety and component protection, make this PowerCenter one of the world's safest and most advanced power management solutions available today.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 stars is just enough, November 20, 2007

By 

HMMWV "God, Country, Corps" (santa clara, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Monster HTS 5100 10-Outlet Power Center with Stage 4 Clean Power (Electronics)

First, let me state, I did not BUY this, it was GIVEN to me along with a TV monitor and some satellite uplink gear, so the person who owned it before me may have had a more pressing need. All of my TV gear is backed up behind a 3KW APC UPS with an external 48VDC battery array.

Having said that, the 5100 does do some nice things. OUTLETS. Lots of them. Error lights for over/under voltage. Current display in big LED digits. I do like the unit having used it for a while now, but I do not turn off my TV, so I forgoe most of the features.

I do like the ampmeter that tells you how much currrent you are presently pulling. Regretably they do not have a wattmeter as well. Families with children might like to have a dollar meter as a feature too.

All in all it is very well built and yes, I did take it apart before using it. Is it worth the ~400 price tag? I don't think so personally - but to some people who have invested thousands into their home theater, it's cheap and a good tool. If you have a TV/DVD/Satellite setup it's certainly not the centerpiece of your system.

Would I *BUY* it? No. Do I like it? Yes. Perhaps if I move it into my home theater room I might like it more then. For now, it's a power strip on steroids with a few handy features ironically used for my computer equipment more than the A/V gear.

I hope that helps. One last comment - every outlet is noise protected and isolated from the others, which in an analog world is an important feature. In today's digital reception, it is not a real useful tool.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Just stopped working after a few years, November 21, 2010

By 

Eric Twain (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monster HTS 5100 10-Outlet Power Center with Stage 4 Clean Power (Electronics)

I was awoken at 3AM by my powered speakers being turned off and on every 30 secs with an abrupt bang. My receiver and components were going crazy turning on and off. I could hear the Monster switching inside of it. The only way to control this was turning off the monster power. Pretty expensive component for just regulating power surges. Now it's done. Replaced with an APC AV H15 power conditioner and everything works fine again. 12 inputs as well!

Seriously shouldn't the Monster work longer then your other components that have working parts?

Do not buy unless you plan on replacing it in a few short years.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Less than I anticipated from Monster/No Longer a fan, November 16, 2010

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Robert Shah (The Colony, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Monster HTS 5100 10-Outlet Power Center with Stage 4 Clean Power (Electronics)

I bought this product less than 2 years ago, and suddenly stopped working. I have tried to ask Monster what to do with it, and after 4 e-mails, and leaving 3 voice mails, no one has yet to call me, or answered my e-mails. It is very disappointing to see this type of customer service from a company that is based in USA, and in every type of media they introduce themselves as having very high quality products, therefore the high prices(When I bought this product 2 years ago, the market price was over 500 dollars). I am a huge supporter of USA companies, but when they treat you like this, it is hard for anyone to stay loyal.

Dr. Robert Shah
Dallas, Texas