Panamax - 11-Outlet Power Conditioner/Surge Protector - Black
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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 and voltmeter displays show 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
Power sequencing feature powers outlets on and off in sequence to help prevent blown fuses and damage from speaker vibration
Includes 1 coaxial cable, 1 LAN cable, 1 telephone cable and rack mount kit
What's Included
- Panamax 11-Outlet Power Conditioner/Surge Protector
- Coaxial cable, LAN cable, telephone cable, rack-mount kit
- Owner's manual
General
- Product Name11-Outlet Power Conditioner/Surge Protector
- BrandPanamax
- Model NumberM5300-PM
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Power
- Amperage15 amperes
- Voltage120 volts
Features
- Number Of Outlets11
- Indicator Light(s)Yes
- Resettable Circuit BreakerNo
- USB Charger IncludedYes
- Diagnostic LEDsYes
- Modem ProtectionYes
- Phone ProtectionYes
- Auto DisconnectNo
- Form FactorRack mountable (mount kit not included)
Certifications & Listings
- UL ListedYes
Connectivity
- Number Of USB Port(s)1
Environmental
- EMI/RFI Noise FilterYes
Dimension
- Product Height4.11 inches
- Product Width17 inches
- Product Length12.75 inches
- Product Weight30 pounds
- Cord Length10 feet
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts3 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor3 years
Other
- UPC050616008167
Customer reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 384 reviews
(384 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Panamax M5300-PM Just the Ticket
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Well, waiting for the Niagara 1200 to come back into stock as it appears they've been on a national back order for some time made me think. So I gave a look at the Furman Elite 15i which was a few hundred less expensive and very feature oriented, I thought I might go a little upmarket and checked out the Furman IT Reference 15i which is based on an isolation transformer and is probably the best way to go. At between $2600 and $2800 though I thought to myself I really like records and I like to play them as much as I want which presumes I'll need a phono cartridge again in a year or so there are better things I can do with the cash. There were others I took a passing glance at, McIntosh's Power Controller, the more expensive Audioquest Niargara 3000 and even a Torus. Poking around the internet I ran across Panamax which I've seen displayed at Best Buy but passed them by since I though I wanted to get away from power conditioners that were totally sacrificial. But I've been using an Adcom ACE 515 A/C Enhancer for the last 26 years that uses MOVs and it's never taken a hit big enough to turn it into a doorstop. Also the Panamax' were on sale. I decided to investigate the top two models, the most expensive the M5400-PM included voltage regulation and according to Panamax if you don't have trouble with line voltage fluctuations you don't need it so I focused on the M5300-PM which has all the same features without the regulation. Turns out this unit is well featured, has unfiltered high current outlets (for amps) and individually filtered and switched and un-switched outlets and also some readouts that might be considered superfluous for voltage and amperage. So, for less than $600 including tax I went online and paid for one and then went to pick it up. Though it was very easy to set up it forced me to rearrange some component locations, namely my phono stage and Neo PSU and disconnect and rerun all of my equipment's interconnects and power cords. It was worth it as all the wiring back there was getting out of hand and was creating avenues for noise to potentially get into the system. There may be a lot of controversy around the efficacy of components such as powerline conditioners but I found the results of adding this one quite startling. The first record I put on was an Analog Production 2 x 45 Blue Note Of John Patton's - Here Comes John and the first thing I noticed before I even reached my listening spot was the presence of his Hammond B3 as if it was firmly anchored center stage between the speakers. Fred Jackson's and Harold Vick's saxophones were beautifully resolved and when Ben Dixon's drums came in the shimmer and decay of his cymbal strikes had a delicately metallic ring. Grant Green's guitar was present and clear with each individual note having a very tangible presence. I've listened to some very beautiful records since I brought this powerline conditioner home and I continue to be impressed. Yesterday I listened to a CD remaster of Joni Michell's - Don Juan's Reckless Daughter and as totally enthralled, today it was the Pure Pleasure double LP of The Clifford Jordan Quartet's Glass Bead Games. Each record I'm listening to the soundstage is wider, the imaging is more vivid and the presentation is more atmospheric.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does what it suppose to without interference.
||Posted .Owned for 5 months when reviewed.I bought this to replace a 15 year old monster cable balance power conditioner that bit the dust after years of heavy use. This power conditioner/surge protector does the job well and looks decent doing it. This has many built in features that are easily built in to suit most die hard audio video enthusiasts needs. This panamax unit has my 4ktv, Avr, sub, bluray player, PS5, & 2 sonos amps plugged into it for surge protection. I like that this not only show the volt coming into the unit, but also the amperage draw from equipment hooked up to it.
Features
Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Peace of mind and convenience
||Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Operation is simple showing available voltage and current loads. My only suggestion would be to allow for remote control of function with either a physical remote or more useful with applications running on smart devices such phones and tablets.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
||Posted .Power conditioner feels solid and well-made. Packing protected unit in shipping. Kept voltage at 117-121 as amps flucuated due to soundtrack. Each outlet is labeled in (5) filtered pairs.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Warning for home theater usage
||Posted .I bought 2 of these for my AV Racks for my home theater. The build quality is great I like the isolated outlets they are rack mountable. I really like the always on feature on some banks but you can switch the other outlets off. The fans in my AV racks don't have an off switch so turning them off while keeping other devices on really comes in handy. The warning is this although they say high current plugins for amps and reciever. DO NOT plug your receivers subwoofers or power amplifiers into them. These type of conditioners restrict or limit current and amps need unrestricted current to work they're best. The consequence of this is it can severely affect the dynamics imaging and soundstage of your home theater. I learned this the hard way. From the moment I plugged it in I heard a huge difference in sound. After I checked in on several av forums I learned from others about this problem. If you have a dedicated 20 amp circuit to your home theater plug all your other gear into these but plug your amps subwoofers and av receivers straight into the wall. If your worried about surges just unplug them when not in use. I like the product but am giving them 3 stars for advertising they can be utilized for all your home theater gear when they clearly are not made for any type of amplifier that needs unrestricted current.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great!
||Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Easy to set up. Easy to use. This is actually the second 5300 I own. Reason why I got a second one is because I needed another pair of high current outlets. Does it’s job without hesitation. I did have a question for the company (which I emailed), but never got a response.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
||Posted .Very good, high quality product. If you have a lot of very high quality home theater products, like I do, this is a must to protect your investment. A typical surge protector just wont do the job. They are fine for many things but not when you have a lot invested in home theater or expensive electrical equipment. I have a Pioneer Elite TV(Pictured), a Sony 3D Projector, Klipsch THX Ultra2 Home Theater System (Photo Attached), Sunfire Amp and Pre-Amp, DirecTv Geanie, Samsung 3D Blue Ray Player, Control 4 remote, and the 4x2 HDMI switcher all hooked up to this and I still have more inputs if I add to this list. Very good product and looks good (even though mine is hidden in a storage room) too.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Give yourself some peace of mind
||Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.If you are like me and spent $1000’s on home theater gear you owe it to yourself to protect it! This unit has plenty of inputs for all your gear. I have an Onkyo receiver, SVS sub, Sony 4K tv, AppleTv 4K, router/modem, ect and this powers them all with easy. The dimmer for the front meters is a nice touch.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
Q: Questionwhich unit would you recommend m 5400 or m 5300 power conditioner/surge protector and what's the difference between the two?
Asked by clueless.
- A:Answer The difference is a “Voltage Regulator”. The 5400 will adjust the voltage should it decrease. All other features are the same when comparing the 5300 and the 5400. Both of these units will provide superior picture quality should there be electrical interference. These units also have the same amount of power banks to plug your components which also eliminates interference from your components. My suggestion would be to save your money and purchase the 5300. Should you have issues with your electric levels I suggest having an electrician check your electrical system.
Answered by GTB65
Q: QuestionIs this unit supposed to hum? Seems kind of excessive.
Asked by Disgusted.
- A:Answer Not at all. It should be dead silent. Humming is what the unit prevents.
Answered by Cntface
Q: QuestionAre all the outlets on all the time?
Asked by Joe.
- A:Answer my understanding is that they have power all the time. they are labeled on the back so their is no confusion as to which components should plug into which outlets.
Answered by slal
Q: QuestionCan I connect 2 power subwoofers and a receiver on this panamax?
Asked by Sebastian2cool.
- A:Answer Check with Panamax/Geek Squad to ascertain which would be suitable outlets.
Answered by digitalphotog07
Q: Questionwould it be safe to put an Niles SI-2150 power amp on top of this and then i would put an AC Infinity AIRCOM T9 A/V Top-Exhaust Component Cooling System on top of the amp?
Asked by preorder.
- A:Answer I placed a aragon 4004 on top of mine. I just made sure each device has it's own shelf. So if you want to place the amp directly on the panamax I'd say absolutely not.
Answered by WatchGuy
Q: Questionwould it be safe to put an xbox one x on top of this. due to limited room in my tv center, I have my cable box on top of this. I was thinking of moving cable box somewhere else and the shelve where xbox is comes out so my receiver has room to breath.
Asked by preorder.
- A:Answer For your receiver i would get the ac infinity cooler, they make a model that blows the hot air from receiver to the front of your stand. Leave everything where its at and get that cooler that sits on top of receiver to suck the hot air away and you’ll be good to go. I would not switch around cause the xbox and receiver need air. I have tight space too and with the ac infinity cooler you’ll be in good shape.
Answered by Hometheaterguy
Q: QuestionIs this unit enough for Rotel RB 1590 with 700 watts, Marantz 8015 and a 1000 watts Subwoofer?
Asked by Ferdz.
- A:Answer Im pushing a Marantz 8015 and B&W 700 Series (5.1)…no problems so far
Answered by 3LaserLover
Q: QuestionWhat it the throughput speed of the Ethernet Line-In plug - 10 MBPS, 100 MBPS, or 1000 MBPS?
Asked by Andiamo.
- A:Answer I am pretty sure it is 10/100bt.
Answered by Spatty123