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Monster Surge Protector
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Monster Surge Protector

by Monster

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Home-electronics surge protector power strip from Monster Cable, sold at retailers like Best Buy for household AV and computer setups.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

Multiple redditors report 15-25+ years of continuous use from the same unit before any failure, including the original poster's unit that finally died after 25 years. Longevity is the main draw, though several owners note it's not a brand they'd repurchase today given cheaper modern alternatives.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as January 2025

  1. 3,547
    r/BuyItForLife post

    25 year old Monster surge protector finally died. Got this with an awesome stereo for my 13th birthday.

  2. 1
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    I have a Monster one just like that just a different color. I'm probably coming up on 25 years having it in a year or two.

  3. 1
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    I'm still using mine after 15 years so this gives me hope. I thought I was the last one.

  4. 1
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    I have this same one and it is still in use

  5. 1
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    I'm using it and it works great.

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