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With a digital voltmeter and display, 5 isolated and filtered banks and automatic reset, this power conditioner ensures that your home theater system and other electronic components remain protected from voltage fluctuation.
Product Features
For use with high-definition home theater systems, satellite cable boxes, digital cable boxes, LAN, DSL modems and telephones
Digital voltmeter monitors incoming voltage to detect and prevent harmful fluctuations; voltage regulation provides consistent power levels to connected A/V equipment
Digital ammeter/voltmeter display shows current input and output to help monitor system performance
5 isolated and filtered outlet banks (10 rear outlets, 1 front outlet) with AC noise filtration for improved picture and sound quality from A/V component sources
Signal line protection for high-definition satellite boxes, high-definition cable boxes, LAN, DSL modems and telephones
Front-access USB charger and gaming outlet provide additional connections for your components
Includes 1 coaxial cable, 1 LAN cable, 1 telephone cable and rack mount kit
Posted by: P210pilot from Cincinnati, Ohio on 03/03/2012I have never owned a power conditioner before, but after doing a lot of research and asking some friends who are electronics engineers, I decided that a power conditioner was some of the cheapest insurance I could get. I borrowed a special meter to measure the power on my old system, and the transients were crazy. In plain words, the power was dirty and the voltage varied much more than I ever thought it did. Perhaps that is why my old TV was having problems after 19 years. The same meter was used to measure the output of my new power conditioner, and it is quite a difference. The power sine wave is much smoother, and is remarkably constant. I know many people won't have access to this type of measurement equipment, nor do they have the technical knowledge to know about this. Bottom line is that I now understand how important this is to extend the life of sensitive electronics. I bought another one for my computer system.
This is the reason I bought the 5400.
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Technical Review
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Posted by: Scottison from Lake Oswego, OR on 01/06/2012The only added feature to the M5400-PM that M5300-PM doesn’t have is voltage regulation. I would hardly call the regulator in this unit a voltage regulator. It is merely a transformer with four taps on it. When the sensor detects the voltage below 114 volts, it will switch over to one of the two higher voltages. Since it is a scalar voltage ratio, the output voltage will be between 115V – 124V. The same is true if your wall voltage goes 125V – 136V, it will switch to the tap which will lower by a ratio. This is the CHEAPEST voltage regulator in terms of design and cost. Given that, it is the most energy efficient which doesn’t mean a lot since it consumes 0.3 Amps with no load (that’s 36 Watts).
I looked at the FFT of the power going into the M5400-PM and coming out the unit and there is no visible difference. The measured THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) using a RSA3408B (Spectrum Analyzer) did go from 2.1% to 1.4%, but that is the same filter in the M5300-PM.
I also looked at the voltage on an oscilloscope and compared the signal before it enters the unit and on the output. Comparing the two reveals all the fluctuations on the line before and after remain the same. Meaning the unit will not condition your power to give your expensive equipment pretty clean sinusoidal voltages.
The so called voltage regulator in the M5400-PM in my opinion isn’t worth the inflated price tag. Get your monies worth and go with the M5300-PM if you need that many outlets.
And yes I have all the overpriced name brand home theater equipment that I desire to protect with what should be overly designed power management system.
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The best $700 I've ever spent!
5
Posted by: jloz18 from Boston, MA on 12/08/2010I recently purchased this Panamax power center to protect my home theater system. I have a Pioneer Elite plasma tv and a Pioneer Elite receiver with some B&W speakers, a PS3, XBOX360 and a DVR. As you can imagine, I've spent a lot of money on a home theater system and I wanted to make sure that it is fully protected. This power center was the one i had my eye on. I run every component through the power center. It has 5 isolated banks to eliminate noise and contamination to other outlets. One of the most important reasons I chose this power center is the AVM (automatic voltage monitoring). This feature is essential to me personally because where I live I do experience a lot of power outages and surges, so making sure that I have a surge protector that can detect unsafe voltages is critical. The final reason I chose this power center is for the filtration. The M5400 features one of Panamax's highest level of power cleaning and filtering, level 4+, which improves picture quality and sound, and I was pleasantly surprised when i saw the difference myself!
I buy high end audio/video equipment and usually buy the protection plans. For instance, i purchased the protection plan for my TV, receiver, and speakers to make sure everything lasts, orh at least guarantee a brand new item in the event something can't be fixed. So I bought a high end power center for my equipment. But i do believe that buying a high end power center is one of the best things you can do to ensure long lasting equipment even if you didn't spend a massive amount of money on your components.
5 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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Overall It Does What It Advertises
4
Posted by: ANi4ANeye from Cerritos, CA on 12/01/2010i bought this to go along with my PN58C8000 Samsung 3D plasma TV and purchased it because I heard that this TV although looks great buzzes sometimes. But the BB sales guy said the buzzing is generally from the dirty power being passed through to my speakers and a proper surge protector would filter that noise out. Well after purchasing this surge, I have noticed that the buzzing has decreased significantly (I can still hear it sometimes but it is very less audible) But the reason why I love this Panamax is because it has also improved the picture quality significantly. I can't tell you how watching 2D on this TV can really make it still pop out to create a pseudo 3D effect. I love the design of it, it looks heavy duty and compliments the entire home theater.
On another note, this thing is really expensive! I can see a novice home theater purchaser would be overwhelmed when being told that they should purchase a $700 surge protector after they are already dropping $2K+ on a TV on top of that. Especially when you see other surge protectors that claim to do the same thing for about half the price. But honestly, if you have the $$$ to drop on a $2K+ TV, this is a worthy investment. But it doesn't take away the pain of having to fork $700 over lol!
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The Panamax M5400-PM is a must have
5
Posted by: MrWallace from Huntington Beach on 08/04/2010At $700, their M5400-PM is the system that more of us can afford to drive. The M5400 doesn't include some of the M7500's higher end features, like the very cool, retro analog needled meters, but it does supply all of the power management basics required by a medium sized home theater.To begin, I'm a sucker for those glowing blue lights on the front, especially the silver encircled voltmeter and ammeter. Beyond giving voltage in and out readings, they make great night lights. But if they are too bright for your room, you can cycle through four levels with the button on the left.
5 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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Best thing you can do for your home theater
5
Posted by: brand450 from on 11/05/2009This is easily a key add on for any serious home theater. I like that the front LED's can dim so it's not too distracting when the lights are off. Also, it has 5 separate filters so that all of the things I have plugged in do not give off a lot of noise to the other components. That noise most people experience is like a snowy/grainy picture or popping sounds out of the speakers. Also, 2 outlets are dedicated for high current which is designed for an amp + sub but doesn't limit the capabilities of it. Basically your 1500 watt sub can deliver 1500 watts :) highly recommended
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Highly recommend
5
Posted by: BMWguy from Glendale, CA on 05/11/2008Bought this for my first plasma HDTV. I have a total of 7 audio/video devices connected to it including a universal power supply unit.
The gauge lights are adjustable so it shouldn't really bother the viewer at night.
2 out of 2 found this review helpful.
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Nice and Secure Protector
4
Posted by: Miggg from Pleasanton, CA on 02/12/2008Bought it because of the new lcd tv 52", and having home theater system plus the deskopt hooked up to one place. In total I have hooked to the power conditioner the tv, receiver, media player, dvd player, cable set top box, pc, phone, and another small power surge protector . The nice feature is the multiple bank and its light indicator. It is a good investment if you have a big and profesional audio/video and media center. Also it is not noisy which is good.
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M5400 line conditioner
5
Posted by: jamwall42 from New Jeresy on 01/13/2008Gauges voltages accurately. There is a noticable difference in the audio. Less interference, less static. Virtually elimates all nosie in the video. The picture especially in formats of 1080p has a crystal, lifelike image. Best product on the market for the money.
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