DefTech 7004 - do I need a surge protector?

[bnewt]

Purchased the DefTech 7004'2 & 2500 center.........now I need to know if I need any type of electrical protection to start using them?

 

[ack_bak]

Purchased the DefTech 7004'2 & 2500 center.........now I need to know if I need any type of electrical protection to start using them?

I would. No sense in risking it. I lost a ReplayTV (Tivo like device) in a storm...

 

[GlocksRock]

It can't hurt, better safe than sorry. I've got all my powered speakers running on surge protectors.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

And I got surge protectors for my surge protectors.

 

[bnewt]

Would anyone care to recommend some?

 

[ack_bak]

Would anyone care to recommend some?

I never recommend Monster anything, but I found a very nice surge protector from them on clearance a few years ago and it is really nice.

Otherwise I have been happy with the Belkin surge protectors I have purchased.

I have one of these that I use for some of my audio gear that I like:
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-BP112230-08-Pivot-Plug-Surge-Protectors/dp/B000JE9LD4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1301934182&sr=8-2

 

[GlocksRock]

I use and reccomend the power conditioners from APC. Panamax makes some nice stuff too.

 

[sholling]

Go with a name brand that specialize in power protection like APC and Tripp-Lite and with at least 3000 joules of protection. And change the surge suppressor once a year because every time they take a hit they get weaker.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Yeah, I use Panamax and Tripp-Lite also.

 

[Bryce_H]

I have a previous version of these for my Def Techs