I know this is a topic that has been covered before, but I do not see any discussions in the last 5 years so I am looking for inout based on the what is now available. While I will value all input, I would really love to hear from people who actually own the equipment and have had personal experiences with it (especially if lightening was involved).
I live in Florida, which has more lightning strikes than anywhere else in the US, so lightning protection is particularly important. Also, brown out (voltage drop) protection is very important since those happen nearly everyday. I am seeking protection for a home theater with all the basics (High-end receiver, theater projector, Xbox, Blu ray and a couple of powered subs.
I have been looking at some models from Panamax and SurgeX. Some people swear by one and some the other and I am sure there are other brands out there that others will prefer. I can read the white papers about clamping voltage and Joules, but I know that true performance cannot always been determined by specifications, hence I am looking for real world feedback and suggestions based on my setup. I don't mind spending money where warranted, but I hate wasting it.
Lastly, how do you handle the run from a ceiling mount projector to the power protection? Extension cord through the attic? Hardwire through walls? some other means?
Thanks in advance!
I live in Florida, which has more lightning strikes than anywhere else in the US, so lightning protection is particularly important. Also, brown out (voltage drop) protection is very important since those happen nearly everyday. I am seeking protection for a home theater with all the basics (High-end receiver, theater projector, Xbox, Blu ray and a couple of powered subs.
I have been looking at some models from Panamax and SurgeX. Some people swear by one and some the other and I am sure there are other brands out there that others will prefer. I can read the white papers about clamping voltage and Joules, but I know that true performance cannot always been determined by specifications, hence I am looking for real world feedback and suggestions based on my setup. I don't mind spending money where warranted, but I hate wasting it.
Lastly, how do you handle the run from a ceiling mount projector to the power protection? Extension cord through the attic? Hardwire through walls? some other means?
Thanks in advance!