MonsterÆ Introduces Two High Performance Home Theatre Power Management Solutions For Better Picture And Sound

The overwhelming success of Monster PowerÆ products since their introduction in 1998 has lead to new demand for high-end products especially suited for the complex needs of high performance home theatre systems. To meet this demand, Monster has just unveiled the Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCentersô HTS2500 and HTS3500. HTS3500 and the HTS2500 PowerCenters were designed to provide superior sound and picture using innovative Clean Powerô filter circuitry. This gives maximum protection for electronic components from AC power line pollution.When putting together an expensive home theatre system, consumers naturally want maximum performance, convenience and protection. Most everyone knows about the need for surge suppression to protect components, unfortunately, most ordinary surge devises compromise performance. Every component and appliance added to the same circuit causes additional noise and interference. In digital equipment, interference can cause jitter and imprecise imaging. Protection of expensive components from power fluctuations and overloads as well as surges also becomes a major concern.Most AC power components arenít complete power solutions. They feature poorly designed filters that canít stop noise in home theatre systems caused by appliances sharing the same line. As a result, sound and picture quality is degraded.Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS3500 features Monster Clean Power Stage 2 application-specific filters, four patented discrete filter sections and three separate coax in/out for cable TV, DBS, and DSS equipment, which is also protected form AC power noise. A dimmer-controlled high sensitivity voltage meter monitors incoming voltage and instantly detects voltage sags.HTS3500 also has a 2100 joule rating for maximum surge and spike protection, an 8ft high current PowerLine 200 cable and a remote activation circuit for auto turn-on of switched/timed outlets for sequential power turn-on and six unswitched outlets for components that require constant current. HTS3500 retails for $399.95.Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS2500 feature Monster Clean Power Stage 2 filters, three patented discrete filter sections (ultra-high current audio, video and low current audio) and a remote activation circuit for auto turn-on of switched/time outlets. HTS2500 has two switched and two switched/timed outlets for sequential power turn-on and six unswitched outlets for components that require constant current. HTS2500 comes with an extra-long high current 8ft PowerLineô 200 High Current Power Cable and has a 1300-joule rating for surge and spike protection. HTS2500 retails for $299.95.These new Monster Reference PowerCenters have a component-width chassis, suitable for stacking or rackmounting. They feature 24K gold contacts, a $100,000 connected equipment protection and limited lifetime warranty.For more information, contact Daniel Graham at 415 840 2000. email: dgraham@monstercable.com.