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stereo aby pedal Buffer+ Stereo – Empress Effects IncOverview The Empress Buffer+ Stereo was designed to be the complete I O interface for your pedalboard, all while maintaining the highest fidelity of your guitars' signal. Signal loss due to long. un buffered cable runs is an issue that has plagued guitar players for decades. The primary goal of the Buffer+ Stereo is to eliminate this signal loss, ensuring that your tone is unchanged by your cables. We've incorporated all the features of our Buffer+
Overview
The Empress Buffer+ Stereo was designed to be the complete I/O interface for your pedalboard, all while maintaining the highest fidelity of your guitars' signal.Signal loss due to long. un-buffered cable runs is an issue that has plagued guitar players for decades. The primary goal of the Buffer+ Stereo is to eliminate this signal loss, ensuring that your tone is unchanged by your cables.
We've incorporated all the features of our Buffer+ such as the foot-switchable boost, input padding, noise filters, and variable input loading, as well as a ton of additional features such as input metering and clip level indicators, AB/AY switching, external switch control, and of course full stereo in/out connectivity.
On top of all that, we've added 12 different operating modes, each with its own unique signal routing to provide maximum versatility and adaptability to just about any rig you can throw at it. Whether you're connecting stereo effects out to stereo amps, parallel mono effects chains, dual instruments to switch between, or effects in front of your amp as well as the fx loop, the Buffer+ Stereo has got you covered.
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Features
- All Analog Signal Path - No digitals in here!
- Switchable Boost - Dial in up to 30dB of clean boost and switch on and off with the soft touch foot switch, or optional external footswitch.
- AB/ABY Switching - Use the onboard footswitch to AB or AY the outputs, AB the inputs for instrument switching, or even bypass your amp's effects loop.
- 12 Different Operating Modes - Want to sum stereo effects to dual mono? Maybe sum mono effects to run in parallel? How about buffer effects in front, and also your amp's fx loop? User configurable internal signal routing lets you do all of this and more.
- Input Metering - LED meters on all inputs to show the incoming signal and to alert you of clipping. Also great for troubleshooting!
- Tuner Mute - Hold the footswitch for a second to mute the amp output for tuning, or use an external footswitch to mute the output instantly.
- Noise Filters - Similar to Dolby's noise filter technology, choose between two different noise filters to remove any unwanted noise from your effects chain.
- Input Pad - Pad the input by either 6dB or 12dB. Great for matching output levels of different instruments, or avoiding clipping from a hot amp fx loop.
- Input Loading - Load down your pickups a little, a lot, or not at all. It's up to you.
- Transformer Isolated Output - Avoid ground loops when connecting to multiple amps or sources. Polarity can also be inverted to maintain phase between stereo amps.
- External Footswitch Control - Connect an external footswitch to activate the boost or instantly mute the ouput for tuning, to allow the onboard switch to be used for AB/AY switching.
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Specifications
| Input Impedance 1 | 10kΩ - 1MΩ |
| Input Impedance 2 | 1MΩ |
| Output Impedance 1 | 47Ω |
| Output Impedance 2 | 600Ω |
| Frequency Response (-3dB) | 20Hz - 38kHz |
| THD | 0.02% |
| Noise | -104dB |
| Input Voltage | 9VDC |
| Required Current | 150mA |
| Power Input Connector | 2.1mm Barrel Connector |
| Height (enclosure only) | 1.5" |
| Height (including controls) | 2" |
| Length | 4.5" |
| Width | 3.5" |
| Weight | 12.5oz |
- Mode Selector
- Mode 1
- Mode 2
- Mode 3
- Mode 4
- Mode 5
- Mode 6
- Mode 7
- Mode 8
- Mode 9
- Mode 10
- Mode 11
- Mode 12
Find Your Mode
Answer these simple questions to find out which mode is right for you.| How many instruments and amps are you using? |
Mode 1: Un-summed Loop Ins
Mode 1 is the standard operating mode for a stereo set-up. Here's how the signal is routed:
- In 1 and In 2 are routed to loops outs 1 and 2 respectively.
- In 1 also feeds the tuner output
- if nothing is plugged in In 2, then In 1 is routed to both outputs.
- In the loop, place your stereo effects chain and return back into loop ins 1 & 2.
- Signal from the loops are buffered and routed to outputs 1 and 2.
* If the loop ins are not connected, then the signal from the inputs are routed directly to the amp outputs and if In 2 is also not connected, In 1 will be routed to both outputs.
You could use this mode to do a wet/dry set-up.
Another great way to use this mode is in the recording studio. Using a mono pedal chain, send out 1 to your amp as normal, but send out 2 to your soundcard to record a DI signal of the guitar that can be used later for re-amping. This output will be connected directly from In 1, because In 2 and Loop 2 in are both not connected.
- In 1 and In 2 are routed to loops outs 1 and 2 respectively.
- In 1 also feeds the tuner output
- if nothing is plugged in In 2, then In 1 is routed to both outputs.
- In the loop, place your stereo effects chain and return back into loop ins 1 & 2.
- Signal from the loops are buffered and routed to outputs 1 and 2.
* If the loop ins are not connected, then the signal from the inputs are routed directly to the amp outputs and if In 2 is also not connected, In 1 will be routed to both outputs.
You could use this mode to do a wet/dry set-up.
Another great way to use this mode is in the recording studio. Using a mono pedal chain, send out 1 to your amp as normal, but send out 2 to your soundcard to record a DI signal of the guitar that can be used later for re-amping. This output will be connected directly from In 1, because In 2 and Loop 2 in are both not connected.
The Footswitch can perform 1 of 3 functions.
- Boost applies up to 30dB of clean boost right before the output, and will affect both outputs in this mode.
- in A/B mode, the stompswitch toggles between out 1 and out 2.
- in A/Y mode, the stompswitch toggles between out 1, and both outputs being active.
Mode 2: Summed Loop Ins
Mode 2 uses summing to take stereo effects and bring them back to a mono output. Perhaps the most useful case for this mode would be for someone who sometimes runs a stereo rig, but also plays gigs with a mono rig. You could leave your pedalboard connected in a stereo configuration and just switch over to mode 2 for gigs with only 1 amp.
Here's how the signal is routed:
- In 1 and In 2 are routed to loops outs 1 and 2 respectively.
- In 1 also feeds the tuner output
- if nothing is plugged in In 2, then In 1 is routed to both outputs.
- In the loop, place your stereo effects chain and return back into loop ins 1 & 2.
- Signal from loops are buffered, then summed together, and routed to Both outputs.
Another great way to use this mode in the recording studio, is to send Out 1 to your amp as normal, but send Out 2 to your sound-card to record a DI signal of the guitar that can be used later for re-amping.
Here's how the signal is routed:
- In 1 and In 2 are routed to loops outs 1 and 2 respectively.
- In 1 also feeds the tuner output
- if nothing is plugged in In 2, then In 1 is routed to both outputs.
- In the loop, place your stereo effects chain and return back into loop ins 1 & 2.
- Signal from loops are buffered, then summed together, and routed to Both outputs.
Another great way to use this mode in the recording studio, is to send Out 1 to your amp as normal, but send Out 2 to your sound-card to record a DI signal of the guitar that can be used later for re-amping.
The Footswitch can perform 1 of 3 functions.
- Boost will affect both outputs in this mode.
- in A/B mode, the stompswitch toggles between Out 1 and Out 2 .
- in A/Y mode, the stompswitch toggles between Out 1, and both outputs being active.
Mode 3: Loop In 1 Only
Mode 3 is designed for using a mono effects chain with 2 outputs.
- Only In 1 is used in this mode
- Signal flows from In 1, is buffered and runs to loop out 1.
- In 1 also feeds the tuner output
- In the loop, place all of your mono pedal and return back into loop in 1.
- Signal from loop in 1 is buffered, then routed to Both outputs.
Another great way to use this mode in the recording studio, is to send Out 1 to your amp as normal, but send Out 2 to your sound-card to record a DI signal of the guitar that can be used later for re-amping. This DI Signal would also have any of the effects you applied in the loop.
- Only In 1 is used in this mode
- Signal flows from In 1, is buffered and runs to loop out 1.
- In 1 also feeds the tuner output
- In the loop, place all of your mono pedal and return back into loop in 1.
- Signal from loop in 1 is buffered, then routed to Both outputs.
Another great way to use this mode in the recording studio, is to send Out 1 to your amp as normal, but send Out 2 to your sound-card to record a DI signal of the guitar that can be used later for re-amping. This DI Signal would also have any of the effects you applied in the loop.
The Footswitch can perform 1 of 3 functions.
- Boost will affect both outputs in this mode.
- in A/B mode, the stompswitch toggles between Out 1 and Out 2 .
- in A/Y mode, the stompswitch toggles between Out 1, and both outputs being active.
Mode 4: Un-summed/Summed Loop Ins Combination
Mode 4 lets you run a summed signal to 1 amp then switch to a stereo signal to both amps using the AY stompswitch.
- In 1 and In 2 are routed to loops outs 1 and 2 respectively.
- In 1 also feeds the tuner output
- if nothing is plugged in In 2, then In 1 is routed to both outputs.
- In the loop, place your stereo effects chain and return back into loop ins 1 & 2.
- With the stompswitch set to boost, this mode behaves like mode 1 and routes loop in 1 to Amp out 1 and loop in 2 to amp out 2. Both signals are buffered at the loop ins and the
- boost is applied as the last thing in the chain before the amp outs.
- In A/B mode, the stompswitch toggles between sending a summed signal to Out 1 and Out 2.
- For A/Y mode, in the A state, the buffer sends a summed signal to Out 1. The Y state sends a stereo signal to both outputs
- In 1 and In 2 are routed to loops outs 1 and 2 respectively.
- In 1 also feeds the tuner output
- if nothing is plugged in In 2, then In 1 is routed to both outputs.
- In the loop, place your stereo effects chain and return back into loop ins 1 & 2.
- With the stompswitch set to boost, this mode behaves like mode 1 and routes loop in 1 to Amp out 1 and loop in 2 to amp out 2. Both signals are buffered at the loop ins and the
- boost is applied as the last thing in the chain before the amp outs.
- In A/B mode, the stompswitch toggles between sending a summed signal to Out 1 and Out 2.
- For A/Y mode, in the A state, the buffer sends a summed signal to Out 1. The Y state sends a stereo signal to both outputs
Mode 5: Loop Select
Loop select mode lets you do some cool things like run 2 effect chains in parallel, or switch between 2 different effect chains.
- Only In 1 is used in this mode
- Signal flows from In 1, is buffered and runs to both loop out 1 and 2.
- In 1 also feeds the tuner output
- This mode is designed to be used with 2 mono effects chains.
- Effects chain 1 runs from loop out 1, though your effects, and back into loop in 1.
- Effects chain 2 runs from loop out 2, though your effects, and back into loop in 2.
- In A/B mode, the stompswitch toggles between Loop 1 and Loop 2. The selected loop is sent to both outputs
- For A/Y mode, in the A state, Loop 1 is used and set to both outputs just like in A/B mode. The Y state combines the signals from both loops and sends this summed signal to both outputs. Blending the 2 signals in parallel.
- With the stompswitch set to boost, this mode behaves like the Y state, summing the 2 effects loops in parallel and sending this signal out to both amp outputs.
- boost is applied as the last thing in the chain before the amp outs.
- Only In 1 is used in this mode
- Signal flows from In 1, is buffered and runs to both loop out 1 and 2.
- In 1 also feeds the tuner output
- This mode is designed to be used with 2 mono effects chains.
- Effects chain 1 runs from loop out 1, though your effects, and back into loop in 1.
- Effects chain 2 runs from loop out 2, though your effects, and back into loop in 2.
- In A/B mode, the stompswitch toggles between Loop 1 and Loop 2. The selected loop is sent to both outputs
- For A/Y mode, in the A state, Loop 1 is used and set to both outputs just like in A/B mode. The Y state combines the signals from both loops and sends this summed signal to both outputs. Blending the 2 signals in parallel.
- With the stompswitch set to boost, this mode behaves like the Y state, summing the 2 effects loops in parallel and sending this signal out to both amp outputs.
- boost is applied as the last thing in the chain before the amp outs.
Mode 6: Loop Summing Select
This mode allows for running 2 mono effects chains and switching between running a summed signal or sending each loop to its own amp.
- Only In 1 is used in this mode
- Signal flows from In 1, is buffered and runs to both loop out 1 and 2.
- In 1 also feeds the tuner output
- This mode is designed to be used with 2 mono effects chains.
- Effects chain 1 runs from loop out 1, though your effects, and back into loop in 1.
- Effects chain 1 runs from loop out 2, though your effects, and back into loop in 2.
- the stompswitch toggles between summed and unsummed states.
- In state A, Loop 1 and Loop 2 are summed in parallel and send to both amp outputs.
- In state B, Loop 1 is sent to amp out 1 and Loop 2 is sent to amp out 2.
- the stompswitch function toggle switch is not used in this mode because the stompswitch always funtions as an A/B switch.
- boost is applied as the last thing in the chain before the amp outs.
- Only In 1 is used in this mode
- Signal flows from In 1, is buffered and runs to both loop out 1 and 2.
- In 1 also feeds the tuner output
- This mode is designed to be used with 2 mono effects chains.
- Effects chain 1 runs from loop out 1, though your effects, and back into loop in 1.
- Effects chain 1 runs from loop out 2, though your effects, and back into loop in 2.
- the stompswitch toggles between summed and unsummed states.
- In state A, Loop 1 and Loop 2 are summed in parallel and send to both amp outputs.
- In state B, Loop 1 is sent to amp out 1 and Loop 2 is sent to amp out 2.
- the stompswitch function toggle switch is not used in this mode because the stompswitch always funtions as an A/B switch.
- boost is applied as the last thing in the chain before the amp outs.
Mode 7: Instrument Select, Mono Return to Both Outs
This mode is designed for using multiple instruments through the same mono effects chain, out to either 1 or 2 amps.
- Plug your 2 instruments into the two inputs. In 1 and In 2.
- The active instrument input gets routed to Loop out 2.
- The active Input is also feed the tuner output
- Pressing the stompswitch will select which instrument is active.
- This mode is designed to be used with a mono effects chain.
- Signal is sent out Loop 2 out, then place your effects chain, and return back into Loop 2 In.
- From loop in 2, signal is routed to both outputs.
- boost is applied as the last thing in the chain before the amp outs.
- the stompswitch function toggle switch is not used in this mode because the stompswitch always funtions as an instrument select switch.
- Plug your 2 instruments into the two inputs. In 1 and In 2.
- The active instrument input gets routed to Loop out 2.
- The active Input is also feed the tuner output
- Pressing the stompswitch will select which instrument is active.
- This mode is designed to be used with a mono effects chain.
- Signal is sent out Loop 2 out, then place your effects chain, and return back into Loop 2 In.
- From loop in 2, signal is routed to both outputs.
- boost is applied as the last thing in the chain before the amp outs.
- the stompswitch function toggle switch is not used in this mode because the stompswitch always funtions as an instrument select switch.
Mode 8: Instrument Select, Stereo Return & Summed Loops
This mode is designed for using multiple instruments through the same stereo effects chain, out to either 1 or 2 amps.
- Plug your 2 instruments into the two inputs. In 1 and In 2.
- The active instrument input gets routed to Loop out 2.
- The active Input is also feed the tuner output
- Pressing the stompswitch will select which instrument is active.
- This mode is designed to be used with a stereo effects chain.
- Signal is sent out Loop 2 out, then place your stereo effects chain, and return back into Loop 1 & 2 In.
- From the loop inputs, signal is summed then routed to both outputs.
- boost is applied as the last thing in the chain before the amp outs.
- the stompswitch function toggle switch is not used in this mode because the stompswitch always funtions as an instrument select switch.
- Plug your 2 instruments into the two inputs. In 1 and In 2.
- The active instrument input gets routed to Loop out 2.
- The active Input is also feed the tuner output
- Pressing the stompswitch will select which instrument is active.
- This mode is designed to be used with a stereo effects chain.
- Signal is sent out Loop 2 out, then place your stereo effects chain, and return back into Loop 1 & 2 In.
- From the loop inputs, signal is summed then routed to both outputs.
- boost is applied as the last thing in the chain before the amp outs.
- the stompswitch function toggle switch is not used in this mode because the stompswitch always funtions as an instrument select switch.
Mode 9: Instrument Select, Un-summed Loops
This mode is designed for using multiple instruments through the same stereo effects chain, then out 2 amps run in stereo.
- Plug your 2 instruments into the two inputs. In 1 and In 2.
- The active instrument input gets routed to Loop out 2.
- The active Input is also feed the tuner output
- Pressing the stompswitch will select which instrument is active.
- This mode is designed to be used with a stereo effects chain.
- Signal is sent out Loop 2 out, then place your stereo effects chain, and return back into Loop 1 & 2 In.
- From the loop inputs, signal is routed from loop in 1 to amp out 1,and from loop in 2 to amp out 2.
- boost is applied as the last thing in the chain before the amp outs.
- the stompswitch function toggle switch is not used in this mode because the stompswitch always funtions as an instrument select switch.
- Plug your 2 instruments into the two inputs. In 1 and In 2.
- The active instrument input gets routed to Loop out 2.
- The active Input is also feed the tuner output
- Pressing the stompswitch will select which instrument is active.
- This mode is designed to be used with a stereo effects chain.
- Signal is sent out Loop 2 out, then place your stereo effects chain, and return back into Loop 1 & 2 In.
- From the loop inputs, signal is routed from loop in 1 to amp out 1,and from loop in 2 to amp out 2.
- boost is applied as the last thing in the chain before the amp outs.
- the stompswitch function toggle switch is not used in this mode because the stompswitch always funtions as an instrument select switch.
Mode 10: Instrument Select - Seperate rigs, Shared effects
The rig select mode allows for 2 instrument and amp set-ups to share the same effects chain. This mode is great for side men or multi-instrumentalists. It allows you to have 2 separate rigs, that can share effects, minimizing what you need to travel with. Here, we showed it with an electric guitar rig and an acoustic guitar rig, but this could be used for any two instruments.
- Plug your 2 instruments into the two inputs. In 1 and In 2.
- The active instrument input gets routed to Loop out 2.
- The active Input is also feed the tuner output
- Signal is sent out Loop 2 out. In the loop, place your effects chain, and return back into Loop 2 In.
- From Loop 2 in, signal is routed to the active amp output.
- Pressing the stompswitch will select which rig is active. Here we are using rig 1, so instrument 1 and amp 1 are active, and in rig 2, instrument 2 and amp 2 are active
- boost is applied as the last thing in the chain before the amp outs.
- the stompswitch function toggle switch is not used in this mode because the stompswitch always functions as a rig select switch.
- Plug your 2 instruments into the two inputs. In 1 and In 2.
- The active instrument input gets routed to Loop out 2.
- The active Input is also feed the tuner output
- Signal is sent out Loop 2 out. In the loop, place your effects chain, and return back into Loop 2 In.
- From Loop 2 in, signal is routed to the active amp output.
- Pressing the stompswitch will select which rig is active. Here we are using rig 1, so instrument 1 and amp 1 are active, and in rig 2, instrument 2 and amp 2 are active
- boost is applied as the last thing in the chain before the amp outs.
- the stompswitch function toggle switch is not used in this mode because the stompswitch always functions as a rig select switch.
Mode 11: FX Loop - boost at amp input
The FX loop modes combine front end pedals and your FX loop into 1 interface.
Front End
- Signal flows from In 1, is buffered and runs to loop out 1.
- In 1 also feeds the tuner output
- Signal is sent out Loop 1 out. In the loop, place your front end effects chain, and return back into Loop 2 In. Generally, all your gain pedals would go here.
- From Loop 2 in, signal feeds amp out 2.
- From Out 2, plug into the front of your amp.
FX loop.
- The FX loop send plugs into In 2.
- In 2 is routed to Loop out 1.
- In the loop, place for FX chain for the FX loop, generally this would be time based effects like delay and reverb. Return from your effects into Loop in 1.
- Loop in 1 is routed to Amp out 1.
- From amp out 1, return to the FX loop return on your amp.
Front End
- Signal flows from In 1, is buffered and runs to loop out 1.
- In 1 also feeds the tuner output
- Signal is sent out Loop 1 out. In the loop, place your front end effects chain, and return back into Loop 2 In. Generally, all your gain pedals would go here.
- From Loop 2 in, signal feeds amp out 2.
- From Out 2, plug into the front of your amp.
FX loop.
- The FX loop send plugs into In 2.
- In 2 is routed to Loop out 1.
- In the loop, place for FX chain for the FX loop, generally this would be time based effects like delay and reverb. Return from your effects into Loop in 1.
- Loop in 1 is routed to Amp out 1.
- From amp out 1, return to the FX loop return on your amp.
The stompswitch can perform 2 functions, Boost and AY switching. AB switching is not used in these modes.
- In the AY setting, the stomp switch will turn on and off your FX loop. Your front end effects will always be engaged.
- The Boost will be applied directly in front of your amp after your front end effects.
Mode 12: FX Loop - boost at FX return
The FX loop modes combine front end pedals and your FX loop into 1 interface.
Front End
- Signal flows from In 1, is buffered and runs to loop out 1.
- In 1 also feeds the tuner output
- Signal is sent out Loop 1 out. In the loop, place your front end effects chain, and return back into Loop 2 In. Generally, all your gain pedals would go here.
- From Loop 2 in, signal feeds amp out 2.
- From Out 2, plug into the front of your amp.
FX loop.
- The FX loop send plugs into In 2.
- In 2 is routed to Loop out 1.
- In the loop, place for FX chain for the FX loop, generally this would be time based effects like delay and reverb. Return from your effects into Loop in 1.
- Loop in 1 is routed to Amp out 1.
- From amp out 1, return to the FX loop return on your amp.
Front End
- Signal flows from In 1, is buffered and runs to loop out 1.
- In 1 also feeds the tuner output
- Signal is sent out Loop 1 out. In the loop, place your front end effects chain, and return back into Loop 2 In. Generally, all your gain pedals would go here.
- From Loop 2 in, signal feeds amp out 2.
- From Out 2, plug into the front of your amp.
FX loop.
- The FX loop send plugs into In 2.
- In 2 is routed to Loop out 1.
- In the loop, place for FX chain for the FX loop, generally this would be time based effects like delay and reverb. Return from your effects into Loop in 1.
- Loop in 1 is routed to Amp out 1.
- From amp out 1, return to the FX loop return on your amp.
The stompswitch can perform 2 functions, Boost and AY switching. AB switching is not used in these modes.
- In the AY setting, the stomp switch will turn on and off your FX loop. Your front end effects will always be engaged.
- The boost is applied at the FX loop return.
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Color: White, Size: 10 ft (Pack of 1), Style: 10 ft
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Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Better than the basic power strip
Color: White, Size: 2.5', Style: 2.5 ft
I needed to get a basic five or six outlet power strip and instead ended up with this
. Since the power strip that I was going to get was for basic protection, and would be plugged into a surge suppressor anyway, I really wasn't concerned about how much protection it offered. Just having the extra outlets for additional small-to-medium electrical devices was important.
While looking and comparing this with basic power strips, I decided to check the manufacturer's site to see what specs they offered, since the ones here seemed to be a bit inadequate. Here's what I found:
* 555 Joule energy rating provides maximum protection of all your sensitive electronic devices
* 6 Surge-protected outlets supply 2-line AC protection
* 2.5-foot power cord delivers optimal, safe AC power through a 14-gauge heavy-duty cord
* Filters EMI/RFI noise up to 43 dB reduction
* Maximum Spike Amperage of 36,000 Amps
* Lifetime Product Warranty
* $15,000 Connected Equipment Warranty
The pros on this unit include the price, the basic surge protection, a short but sturdy power cord, and good basic construction. It has a power/reset switch that's recessed at the top of the unit near the power cord to prevent accidental shutting down. On the negative side, like so many of these units, the outlets are too close together to put more than a couple transformer-type devices like cell phone chargers and such.
Just a couple of comments on the specifications listed above to those who may be interested: if you're going to plug high-end expensive electronics into one of these, don't do it. This is an adequate but very basic unit, and you want to consider getting a better grade surge suppressor for large screen televisions, good computer systems and such. No surge protector is 100% effective, but sure that the product is listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor, and that it meets the criteria for UL 1449, the absolute minimum performance standard for surge suppressors. I'm no electrical engineer or electronics technician, but if you're going to protect an expensive jogging machine, your new 52-inch television or Apple iMac 27-inch desktop system, you need better than an under $10 surge suppressor or power strip.
A friend who I will refer to as the 'cranky electronic tech' told me to look it up on the 'Net, but make sure that whatever I got for protection of "really good stuff" needed to be minimally have a UL1449 3rd Edition certification and be rated at 1400 joules of surge protection or higher, and the rest would fall into place. The
that I've used for years with my large electronics is rated at 3330 Joules, and meets those specs.
If you plan to use a basic surge suppressor to charge cell phones and the like with their transformer plugs, units with right-angle outlets are a better, though more costly choice. My personal choice for mid-range protection combined with outstanding quality is the
, a 5-star product that I own and have reviewed here. I run two notebook computers with this, along with a few chargers. There are others if you look.
If all that you're looking for is a basic surge protector with a reasonable amount of surge suppression, then this one from Belkin is a decent choice, and certainly better than the basic power strip. I actually came back recently and bought a second one this year. But if your needs call for more, then the above listed alternates may be worth a look.
4/25/2012
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Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2012
★★★★★ 5
It just works, and that is all that matters
Color: White, Size: 10 ft (Pack of 1), Style: 10 ft
It's a Belkin product. Do you really need to know anything more? My roommate bought a really crappy multi-outlet, it worked for the low wattage stuff, but for the higher wattage stuff the internal breaker kept popping. I bought this one, and it hasn't failed me yet.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
price, features, 5 star
Color: White, Size: 4 ft (Pack of 1), Style: 4 ft
i cant comment on its performance as a surge protector but as a power strip its awesome.
its redic cheap
plenty of plug ins
super thin, my other strip is twice as thick
the on off switch is hidden which is great to not accidentally hit it, and with having kids around
the cord length is perfect for my needs. its plug in behind a chair and a half and comes around the side and has plenty of play to move and plug and unplug
the only con i can say about it which is not really a con because it wasnt designed for it. your only going to fit 1 big adapter on the end, or your going to have to give up plug ins to have more than that. but that clearly isnt the design of this strip. its about being thin, compact, hidden, and cheap.
you want one that can do everything, your going to have to spend more
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2013
★★★★★ 5
Works well
Color: Black, Size: 4 ft (Pack of 1), Style: 4 ft
Works well as expected
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2026
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