Are Line Conditioners necessary in a HT setup? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

09-03-1999, 03:21 AM

I was wondering about those VansEmers and Panamax line conditions that supposedly protects your HT equipment from surges and improves the video and audio outputs of tvs, receivers, speakers, etc. Are they legitimate products to consider for our Home Theater?
Most of them cost a bundle compared to a surge protector that you can buy for $20 anywhere?

Comments anyone?

Dave Bean · 09-03-1999, 12:56 PM

The surge protectors that you find everywhere are just basic multiple sockets which dissipate an electrical spike.

The line conditioners are that and more. These units probably have a filter at each socket that eliminates RF noise from the line and from another socket. If you've got many components (or in my case, separates) I would advise it because there's a chance that one component will be "noisy" and affect another one.

The best analogy I can offer is this : have you ever watched TV and someone in the house turns on a hair dryer ? I saw interference on my screen.

Dave Bean

09-03-1999, 01:29 PM

what brand/model do you use? panamax? how much was the cost? from where did you buy it from?

thanks for the feedback.

Dave Bean · 09-03-1999, 02:41 PM

My 6 socket Panamax was a gift. A very expensive gift. I think it runs between $150 - $200.

Dave Bean

09-04-1999, 07:39 PM

I use the VansEvers model 85. It costs about 650.00 dollars and does an incredible job. Sounds like a lot of money until you divide the amount by 8 outlets and you realize that you are covering 8 devices for 81 bucks each with premium line conditioning. It improved my image and my sound.

Go to www.vansevers.com and check the stuff out. He makes these units by hand and tests and breaks them in himself. No big factory here, just a good ol' american entrepeneur.

FINE STUFF!!! Highly recommended.

Mike Knapp

[This message has been edited by Mike Knapp (edited 09-04-1999).]

09-03-1999, 03:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
DvdGene	Are Line Conditioners necessary in a HT setup? I was wondering about those VansEmers and Panamax line conditions that supposedly protects your HT equipment from surges and improves the video and audio outputs of tvs, receivers, speakers, etc. Are they legitimate products to consider for our Home Theater? Most of them cost a bundle compared to a surge protector that you can buy for $20 anywhere? Comments anyone?

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09-03-1999, 12:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dave Bean Moderator Emeritus Late to the Party Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: New York City	The surge protectors that you find everywhere are just basic multiple sockets which dissipate an electrical spike. The line conditioners are that and more. These units probably have a filter at each socket that eliminates RF noise from the line and from another socket. If you've got many components (or in my case, separates) I would advise it because there's a chance that one component will be "noisy" and affect another one. The best analogy I can offer is this : have you ever watched TV and someone in the house turns on a hair dryer ? I saw interference on my screen. Dave Bean

09-03-1999, 01:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
DvdGene	what brand/model do you use? panamax? how much was the cost? from where did you buy it from? thanks for the feedback.

09-03-1999, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dave Bean Moderator Emeritus Late to the Party Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: New York City	My 6 socket Panamax was a gift. A very expensive gift. I think it runs between $150 - $200. Dave Bean

09-04-1999, 07:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mike Knapp	I use the VansEvers model 85. It costs about 650.00 dollars and does an incredible job. Sounds like a lot of money until you divide the amount by 8 outlets and you realize that you are covering 8 devices for 81 bucks each with premium line conditioning. It improved my image and my sound. Go to www.vansevers.com and check the stuff out. He makes these units by hand and tests and breaks them in himself. No big factory here, just a good ol' american entrepeneur. FINE STUFF!!! Highly recommended. Mike Knapp [This message has been edited by Mike Knapp (edited 09-04-1999).]