Passive Power Conditioner and HDTVs?

Question

I'm looking at a passive power conditioner meant specifically for audio equipment and I was wondering if it would work with video equipment as well. And, how many joules(?) of protection is recommended?

Answer 1

DO NOT BUY MONSTER! Monster is over-priced c**p and it's a proven fact that monster cables aren't any better than average cables. Look at some of the stuff APC has. They are a very good surge protector brand and they have a few power conditioners.

Answer 2

Monster uses a superior transorb set up vs. the prevalent parallel MOV set up that will degrade in protection over time. joules are watts per second. I would recommend at a minimum 10 times nominal draw. Most audio systems could use about 3000 joules of protection. Audio is the most noticeable to benefit from the conditioning again not much of a difference. Video not so much but it is there. It is relative to the equipment that you are using.

Answer 3

Monster cables manufacture some very good quality power conditioners for audio equipment. They are expensive and most find them overpriced and over-rated but I find it a good investment. Check the link below.