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I installed two hdmi keystones, an ethernet keystone, three component cable keystones (I also ran an optical audio cable just in case, but it is in the wall with the option to swap out a keystone if need be). I have to speculate that it is better than not having the protection. Like many commentators, I cannot say how well the surge-protection. I picked up the keystone kit fairly inexpensively and it is working out very well. What is great is the combination of surge protection, power monitoring and best of all cable management utilizing standard decora plates. I was able to remove the third plate on the right (the one with the pass-through & coaxial couplers) and install a 6 keystone plate to customize it to my needs & seal the back wall completely. I even recycled the passthrough/coaxial plate that came with this elsewhere in my a/v set-up since it fits in a standard wall plate. This is one of monster's better values, and assuming the surge protection works as advertised, than it is a great product to keep the back of a hanging television neat & protected.
Similar to another comment I read, a decorative work box should have been included. (I hadn't even received/ gotten it out of the box yet when I saw this)-- not sure as to why-- is there something wrong with the technology. First, I am extremely disappointed to have purchased this item for $155, only for it to reduce in price by almost $50.00 almost 2 weeks later on Amazon. In addition, the wiring instructions were in reverse, which makes my installation appear the opposite of the picture provided on the box it was packaged in and in advertisement for this unit. Having said this, I was also disappointed with the installation process. According to my electrician, the unit has a low voltage receptacle that doesn't hold the main unit correctly, which after installing the cover plate, is not flush to the wall (it bumps out on the right). I do not know how well this equipment will perform over the long term, but it is installed on my wall right now, and at least has all the lights are on. I wish I didn't have to, but this is one of the worse reviews I have ever had to write.
The Monster MP HTFS-IW HC In Wall Power Center was a logical choice for my new Sharp LCD TV. A plastic cover is included to fit over the outlet to make it look like a Decora outlet. It appears to be made for A/V or computer power connection.Once the installation is complete, the setup is slick and looks good. I had some installation issues that need to be pointed out. I have my 40" LCDTV plugged into it now and it appears to be working beautifully. The wires for the power center are three stranded and three solid wires. I mounted the PowerCenter on the wall and used an optional (did not come with) HDMI in-wall dual outlet in place of the provided coax connectors plate. The enclosed offset power cable is nice, but it does not work on my TV.
The instructions say to connect the line power in to the solid wires and connect the stranded wires to the duplex outlet with ring terminals. A label on the unit says to connect the other way.The duplex outlet included is not the Decora style rectangular design as shown, it is a common round duplex outlet. The status leds can be switched on/off. I'll know soon enough with the spring storm season upon us.It is covered by a 2-year warranty, plus up to $250,000 maximum coverage on connected equipment for 2 years.
It seems to work alright. The installation instructions were bad. The "upgraded" cord it comes with is a good idea but didn't work on my TV.
I compared the two and I can't tell a difference. This great little product saves me lots of space. I have one of Monster's high end surge protectors and line conditioners as well. Usually my Martin Logan speakers will pick up any electrical noise from a cheap surge protector. I didn't have that problem here.
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