I purchased a couple of the PST-8 units earlier this year and they sound fine.
However, when researching them asking prices were all over map.
I purchased 2 units for around $200/shipped while some venders listed single units in the $200-$240 range.
I also use Monster HTS-2000's from way back (a sleeper in that they sound better than their higher up units of the time).
For non-HiFi stuff I use the following which are surge protection only (living in Los Angeles I surge protect everything except the toaster, the fridge and incandescent lighting).
DeKay