I use a Panamax plug-in unit (sub-Max or something like that). It is a surge protector for Ac as well as for the signal line if your sub is on another electrical circuit.
Kal
Kal
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Dedicated surge protector just for subwoofer?
Hi All,
This is a noob question but I currently have all my HT equipment all hooked up to one surge protector. Do you all have a dedicated surge protector just for your powered sub? If so.. what do you recommend?
Thanks
This is a noob question but I currently have all my HT equipment all hooked up to one surge protector. Do you all have a dedicated surge protector just for your powered sub? If so.. what do you recommend?
Thanks
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I have a Monster unit(SW-200 I think is the model) for one of my subs, it was in stock as opposed to back ordered like the Panamax was at the time I ordered it. It does AC as well as signal line. I had no choice, THAT sub is across the room from the main power conditioner/surge suppressor.
LOL, i have one of these ($10) that I use for my receiver, SVS PB10, cable box, AND dvd player. Am I on the verge of starting a fire?
http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/produ...264830w345.jpg
http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/produ...264830w345.jpg
Brick-Wall or Zero Surge - non MOV surge protecting units.
All of my components have been plugged into one of these for the last 10 years...so far no problems:
http://www.buy.com/prod/Tripp_Lite_I.../10057674.html
http://www.buy.com/prod/Tripp_Lite_I.../10057674.html
sweeet... thanks for the recommendations guys
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I looked at the Monster unit but it occupies two AC outlets while the Panamax occupies only one. Lets me plug an incandescant lamp in. 
Kal
| Originally Posted by ravingndrooling I have a Monster unit(SW-200 I think is the model) for one of my subs, it was in stock as opposed to back ordered like the Panamax was at the time I ordered it. It does AC as well as signal line. I had no choice, THAT sub is across the room from the main power conditioner/surge suppressor. |
Kal
I currently have my sub plugged directly into the wall outlet, but not on its own circuit. I did this because I remember reading somewhere that surge protectors and extension cords are no-no's with powered subs. I can't for the life of me remember where I read that, but this thread seems to suggest otherwise. Ok, now my real reason for posting is this... I just moved a mini-fridge into my family room, and now my sub "pops" whenever the compressor comes on. It's not all that loud, but it's noticeable and most likely bad for the sub in the long run. My next step was to plug the fridge into its own Isobar power strip, and this seems to have worked nicely. But in the meantime, I was researching the problem and came across this thread.
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By the way, you just gotta love AVS Forum. Is there any electronics question that can't be answered here? I always start my searches on Google, but they always end up back here.
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Back to business. I have a Panamax line conditioner that my plasma, receiver, DVD player and HD receiver are plugged into. My sub's power cable could reach this conditioner comfortably, but as I described above, I've been under the impression that I shouldn't plug it in there. Is the consensus here that power strips/line conditioners are NOT bad for subs, because if that's the case I'll happily plug mine into the Panamax.
Thanks for the help,
-Brad
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By the way, you just gotta love AVS Forum. Is there any electronics question that can't be answered here? I always start my searches on Google, but they always end up back here.
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Back to business. I have a Panamax line conditioner that my plasma, receiver, DVD player and HD receiver are plugged into. My sub's power cable could reach this conditioner comfortably, but as I described above, I've been under the impression that I shouldn't plug it in there. Is the consensus here that power strips/line conditioners are NOT bad for subs, because if that's the case I'll happily plug mine into the Panamax.
Thanks for the help,
-Brad
Furman makes some great protection products. I use a Furman PF Pro-R . Like some other products mentioned here, it doesn't use self destructing, limited life MOVs. In addition to protection, it has a 45 amp transient reserve for all those "special moments" that your amplifiers might want some juice. I really should buy another one....
Dr V
Dr V
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You can use it for home theater devices? It looks like it's made for musicians for use with guitar amps, keyboads, etc. I see they have a line of products for home theater as well. They're pricey!
| Originally Posted by Vinculum Furman makes some great protection products. I use a Furman PF Pro-R . Like some other products mentioned here, it doesn't use self destructing, limited life MOVs. In addition to protection, it has a 45 amp transient reserve for all those "special moments" that your amplifiers might want some juice. I really should buy another one.... Dr V |
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Sure can. Clean, conditioned AC is universal. Lots of people use "prosound" amplifiers nowadays anyhow, like the Crown 402/K1/K2 and Behringer EP2500's which VERY popular right now with the hometheater crowd.
The Hometheater line is pretty much the same as the pro lines, only they aren't rackmount and have some F-connector protection.
They are pricey, but will last forever. MOV's get hit with small spikes all the time, how would you know if its ready to soak up the big one should it get hit? You could plug in a brand new MOV type suppressor and in week it could be burnt open or weakened and you'd never know. Some have an LED to indicated "protected" but who knows whats thats actually wired to. If it goes out, you have to buy a new protector.
The PF Pro-R has power factor correction and transient reserve current, which is an added bonus for high current amplifier use. The website claims you can hear a difference with the extra current reserve. I have my doubts its that dramatic, but every little bit helps. I've been happy with mine so far.
Dr V
| Originally Posted by Tom Bley You can use it for home theater devices? It looks like it's made for musicians for use with guitar amps, keyboads, etc. I see they have a line of products for home theater as well. They're pricey! |
The Hometheater line is pretty much the same as the pro lines, only they aren't rackmount and have some F-connector protection.
They are pricey, but will last forever. MOV's get hit with small spikes all the time, how would you know if its ready to soak up the big one should it get hit? You could plug in a brand new MOV type suppressor and in week it could be burnt open or weakened and you'd never know. Some have an LED to indicated "protected" but who knows whats thats actually wired to. If it goes out, you have to buy a new protector.
The PF Pro-R has power factor correction and transient reserve current, which is an added bonus for high current amplifier use. The website claims you can hear a difference with the extra current reserve. I have my doubts its that dramatic, but every little bit helps. I've been happy with mine so far.
Dr V
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Excellent! How much does the one your using retail for?
| Originally Posted by Vinculum Sure can. Clean, conditioned AC is universal. Lots of people use "prosound" amplifiers nowadays anyhow, like the Crown 402/K1/K2 and Behringer EP2500's which VERY popular right now with the hometheater crowd. The Hometheater line is pretty much the same as the pro lines, only they aren't rackmount and have some F-connector protection. They are pricey, but will last forever. MOV's get hit with small spikes all the time, how would you know if its ready to soak up the big one should it get hit? You could plug in a brand new MOV type suppressor and in week it could be burnt open or weakened and you'd never know. Some have an LED to indicated "protected" but who knows whats thats actually wired to. If it goes out, you have to buy a new protector. The PF Pro-R has power factor correction and transient reserve current, which is an added bonus for high current amplifier use. The website claims you can hear a difference with the extra current reserve. I have my doubts its that dramatic, but every little bit helps. I've been happy with mine so far. Dr V |
You can get one for about $300, or $270 from a popular auction site.
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Thanks for sharing
| Originally Posted by Vinculum You can get one for about $300, or $270 from a popular auction site. |
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