Looks like I get to be the first to write a review for this thing. First off, I will say that Monster makes some of the most overpriced stuff the world has ever seen. I would never, and I mean never buy Monster cables for anything. There are so many cheaper alternatives to their cables that cost about $5 bucks. Having said that, I would never, and I mean never pay retail for one of their surge protectors or power centers. However, I was able to get the HDP1800 for a pretty good deal so I jumped at it. Monster makes some really nice stuff, it's just way overpriced.
Now that I got that out of the way, after having spent some time with the HDP1800 I will say it's a fantastic little power center. Don't put too much stock in the thought that it will make your picture better. The only way you'll likely see video or hear audio improvement is if you live in a really old house, with really old wiring, or in an area that has a lot of electronic interference. Basically, what this thing comes down to is being a very nice surge suppressor/protector. I have another really nice surge strip from Tripplite and it's fantastic.
The reason I really wanted an actual power center (Monster or another brand) was because I like how it can sit on your TV stand or equipment rack along with everything else. You can make sure all the proper protection lights are running and the HDP1800 even shows you the voltage, granted it's not really necessary, but it's a nice little plus. The lights and display can be dimmed to about 4 different levels and completely turned off as well. It's also nice to have all the cables condensed to the TV stand and not all around behind it where a surge protector sits. Another thing I didn't like about an actual surge protector strip is mine was very hard to access. I have a corner TV stand with a 46" TV and a ton of stuff on the shelves. So trying to get behind that to plug anything new in was a pain to say the least. A power center is right on the shelf, nice and accessible.
As far as video and audio go, it all looks great when running through the HDP1800. Everything looks as it should and my system sounds terrific! I've only used it for a few days so obviously I can't comment on the protection aspect as I haven't been through any bad storms or anything, but knowing Monster makes good stuff, although overpriced, I have no doubt this thing will protect my equipment, no problem. It also has Ethernet, coax and phone line inputs. It's very slim, it's quite light and the new design on these things really make them look sharp. Add on the fact that they have a 5 year warranty through Monster on them which is 2 years more then most other good companies and sometimes 4 years more than other companies makes this a good buy.
In conclusion, this is a great, solid built piece of equipment. If you can get it for a deal then it is a dang nice surge protector/ power conditioner. Just don't get suckered into paying retail for it. If you do pay retail for it you're still getting a really nice piece of equipment, but there is no need to pay so much when there are good online deals.
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The High Definition Power Center HDP 1800 is a bold combination of design, advanced engineering, and convenient functionality. This new PowerCenter design delivers the advanced protection and performance that home theater enthusiasts expect.
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