Monster Cable MPB 1100 Home Theatre POWERBAR 1100 with Clean Power Stage 2 v2.0

by Monster

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19 x 4 x 3 inches ; 6.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006OAJL
• Item model number: 109357
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #66 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Batteries, Chargers & Accessories > Line Conditioners
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 28, 2006

Product Description

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.

Product Description

$300,000 guaranteed connected equipment protection / 8 outlets, 3 pair coax and 1 pair phone / 4320 joule rating

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Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good versatile product, March 3, 2007

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seventhseal - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monster Cable MPB 1100 Home Theatre POWERBAR 1100 with Clean Power Stage 2 v2.0 (Electronics)

I originally bought the Monster HTS200 for my 50" LCoS projection HDTV. It was 1650J surge protection with Clean Power 1. I wanted a little more surge, Clean Power 2 and the Tri-Mode protection that Monster has (HTS200 has dual mode). I really wanted a rack mount but found the features in the 1100 very similar to the MKII 2600 from Monster. The surge was double on the 2600 but everything else was basically the same. So I figured I could live with the powerbar. I actually turned it upright, have the plugs come in from the top and it is placed on top of one of my DVD players in my rack so I can see the status LEDs. Works out well. I may purchase the 2600 or maybe the Belkin PureAV with AVR and use this for the LCD we have for my daughter's room. But this will do for now. I am using a battery backup that has the AVR in it already so that is taken care of.
Anyway, product is nice, well built, comes with the mounting bracket which is nice if the wife lets you mount it on the wall. Other than that, easy hookup and labeling of all the inputs. Great products...Don't know why Monster seems to charge more per J of surge. Don't expect drastic changes in picture or sound unless you really have a problem with your AC power line which is rare. Buy this more for protecting your equipment than anything else. Plus, you can monitor the voltage and current draw on your AC line which I think is handy - can help catch early electronic faults.

5.0 out of 5 stars works good. better than the new models, March 21, 2010

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jmk (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Monster Cable MPB 1100 Home Theatre POWERBAR 1100 with Clean Power Stage 2 v2.0 (Electronics)

This device works surprisingly well. It did improve the sound quality of my stereo and the video quality of my TV, esp DVD's, blu rays, and not digital over the air broadcasts.

The big reason I bought this instead of a new strip is that it had the low voltage switch to turn off my amplifiers. I don't know why they do not have this feature on the newer powerstrips.

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible value if found under $75, August 22, 2009

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Ryan Mcbride - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Monster Cable MPB 1100 Home Theatre POWERBAR 1100 with Clean Power Stage 2 v2.0 (Electronics)

I found a lightly used version of this incredible power supply for about 60 bucks (on Amazon) and really enjoy it. I live in southwest Ohio and we have had an unnatural amount of lightning/thunderstorms this summer and this thing has proved itself! I have my 46" Samsung LCD, DVR, DVD, Xbox 360 and stereo all hooked up to this thing and when my power in the entire house has gone out this thing protected all my latest $3000 worth of home theater equipment very well to the point that nothing even kicked off. Very impressive. I love all of Monster's products, but I refuse to pay top dollar. I have found all of their products on Amazon much cheaper than any retailer.