Monster Home Theatre Reference HTS 5100 MKII PowerCenter with Clean Power Stage 4 v.2.1 10 surge-protected, color-coded outlets. (MP HTS5100 MKII)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20.7 x 7.6 x 19.5 inches ; 20.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 23 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AZJ268
• Item model number: MP HTS5100 MKII
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 31, 2005

Product Description

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

14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	HMMWV "(the real thing)" (santa clara, CA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

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.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clean power and picture, September 19, 2008

By	Russell W. Patton "clean music lover" (Southlake TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I knew the household power flucuates but not to extend that I have seen since purchasing HTS 5100 MKII. The picture quality has greatly improved on all TVs connected. The picture is so good I'm holding on my current TV instead of buying a new flatscreen. From the audio standpoint, there are no pops or hiss no matter what the volume. Between songs you are wondering did the system turnoff because its so quiet. I high recommend this unit. Amazon also provide the best price on this item.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good item. but missing parts, November 3, 2009

By	Modern Homesteader - See all my reviews

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The unit works well, but came without rack ears, even though the owners manual says it has them. I shipped the first unit back and the second one showed up without rack ears as well. I needed to get it into operation so I kept it anyway, but I would prefer to be able to rack mount the thing.