Aperion Energy 3 (Three) Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier – E3

The Aperion Energy E3 3 Channel Amplifier is perfect for home theater systems that need a stronger sound from the front LCR speakers.

This three-channel amplifier helps by taking care of those front speakers, which allows your AV receiver to concentrate on the surround and height speakers that don’t need as much power. This means you'll enjoy a better audio experience while easing the workload on your other equipment.

The Energy 3-Channel Power Amplifier brings intensity, yielding impressive dynamics and opening up the sound stage of your home theater.

Equipped with premium bespoke components and Aperion's technologies, this amplifier delivers pristine audio performance that is unwaveringly faithful to the source. It also provides enough bandwidth and deep power reserves to handle dynamic audio passages, so you'll enjoy exceptional audio during even the most audio-intensive movie scenes.

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A Compelling Reason to Upgrade Your System's Performance

Energy Amplifiers, the next level of peak home theater performance by Aperion. The Energy 3-channel amplifier will open up a dynamic power within your system that you never knew existed. Designed to excel in even the most extreme sonic scenarios, the Energy E3 Amplifier provides a strong foundation to your system's performance, allowing your speakers to sing like never before.

When you use a separate power amplifier, it allows your speakers to realize their true performance potential. The Energy E3 3-Channel Amplifier is compatible with a wide range of speakers, from 4 Ohm to 16 Ohm and with 300 Watts per channel at 4 Ohm you'll have plenty of power, we’re sure your speakers will take nicely to the Energy amp. Using either Balanced or Unbalanced inputs, all 3 channels will ensure a great connection to any preamplifier. The high performance toroidal transformers, and with a Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of <0.015% ensures a smooth, distortion free sound stage no matter where you’re seated in the room.

Using high current supply capacitors allows for maximum response to sonic transients. Action films come to life as you hear a thunderous explosion - the amp carries the weight and the large capacitors intervene as short-term electrical storage and "cushion" the peak, allowing the sound effects their own dimension and dynamic. Each Energy amplifier circuit also employs oversized aluminum heat sinks for maximum heat dissipation.

The Energy Amplifier is a flexible, high performance amplifier. It has been designed for maximum performance, ease of use, and installation flexibility for any sized room. By employing cutting edge technology, the Energy Amp easily powers your speakers at high power levels, while at the same time remaining as efficient as possible regardless of volume levels. This maximizes the audio experience without concern for dynamic headroom during complex musical compositions and intense surround sound effects. Don't worry, the Energy Amp does it all with exceptionally refined cosmetics and a sound quality that will satisfy even the most discerning tastes.

Product Features

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Class AB Amplifier

All Energy series amplifiers adopt the Class AB design. The core advantage of Class AB amplifiers lies in their ability to balance sound quality and efficiency. By setting a small static bias current, it eliminates the crossover distortion of Class B amplifiers and avoids the inefficiency and high heat of Class A amplifiers. In other words, it features low distortion, high fidelity, high efficiency, and strong driving capability.

Aperion Audio E3 3 Channel Power Amplifier

Three Channels for Your Front Stage

We designed the E3 to drive the three main speakers that handle most of the crucial tasks in home theater: the left, center, and right channels. This makes it a perfect match for the front stage in a 3., 5., 7. Dolby Atmos, or DTS:X setup, where clarity, dynamics, and dialogue are essential.

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Modular Design

The E3 is intricately designed with our power modular system, showcasing two robust single-channel modules that operate autonomously. Each module is engineered for effortless disassembly, allowing for straightforward maintenance and upgrades. This thoughtful design not only enhances operational efficiency but also ensures that components are easily accessible and serviceable, making the E3 a user-friendly solution for high-power applications.

Easy System Intergration

Connect the E3 to your AV processor or AVR utilizing the PRE OUT connections on your AVR, then select either balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA for each channel using the input selector switches on the rear panel. Should you want a seamless experience, use theIncluded trigger cable, allowing your new Energy E3 to start-up when you power on your AV Processor or AVR.

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Protection Circuitry

The Energy power amplifier's protection circuitry's are designed to ensure uninterrupted operation during normal listening while preventing common electronic issues such as overheating, input overvoltage, DC current, and short circuits in speaker connections. Four major protection features safeguard your system.

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Powerful Dynamics

Energy E3 amplifier is capable of delivering clear and clean audio across the entire dynamic range, allowing your speakers to clearly and accurately articulate the quietest portions, the loudest portions, and everything in between.

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A Modern Visual

Featuring a sleek and contemporary design, which harmoniously integrates with your existing audio systems, It's clean lines and elegant finish not only enhance its visual appeal but also make a striking statement in any room. The Energy E3 amplifier not only looks stunning but also delivers impressive performance, elevating your audio experience to new heights.

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Quality Commitment

Energy power amplifiers offer a five-year warranty and lifetime maintenance and support, showing our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

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Bespoke Toroidal Transformer and Capacitors

Featuring a single toroidal transformer with bi-filar windings ensures low noise and crosstalk, hallmarks of all Energy Power Amplifiers.

Using high current supply capacitors allows for maximum response to sonic transients. Action films come to life as you hear a thunderous explosion - the amp carries the weight and the large capacitors intervene as short-term electrical storage and "cushion" the peak, allowing the sound effects their own dimension and dynamic.

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Passive Cooling

The Energy E2 utilizes oversized heat sinks, instead of fans, to keep your amplifier as cool and as silent as possible. No fans means less dust, a longer operating life for your equipment, and less distractions during your movie watching time.

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Remote Trigger

Trigger Off On Switch

Should you want to use the included 12V Remote Trigger Cable, ensure that you flip the switch to the "ON" position to allow the 12V signal to passthrough.

Trigger In

Utilizing the remote trigger allows the Energy E3 Power Amp to be powered on automatically when the connected source or preamplifier device is turned on.

Trigger Output

Have more than one Power Amplifier? The Trigger Output allows you to link out to another amplifier via a 1/8" 12V Trigger Cable.

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XLR & RCA Inputs

Use the UNBALANCED RCA or BALANCED XLR INPUT jacks  to connect to the outputs of a preamplifier or other control device.

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LED Logo Design

Featuring a novel Aperion Logo LED indicator design, with backlit lights covering the entire front logo and around the power button. After powering the Amplifier on, there will be a white light, gradually dimming to dark after aproximately 20-30 seconds. In standby mode the light will showcase a dim red light.

Getting to Know the Rear Panel

1. Input Selector Switch

Selects either the BALANCED INPUT (XLR) or the UN-BALANCED (RCA) INPUT jack.

2. Unbalanced RCA Audio Inputs

Use the UNBALANCED INPUT jacks to connect to the out-puts of a preamplifier, receiver with preout connections, CD player, or other source device with RCA style outputs. 

3. Balanced XLR Audio Inputs

Use the BALANCED INPUT jacks to connect to the outputs of a preamplifier or other control device with XLR outputs.  

4. Trigger Input and Output Port

Trigger Input: This allows the amplifier controlled by a source or preamplifier device. Trigger Output: Link out to anther amplifier via 1/8" mono minicable.

5. Product Serial Number

This is where we attach the product serial number. All Aperion products come with a serial number sticker. This sticker is like the product's identification information and is related to your after-sales service. Please keep it and do not remove it.

6. Speaker Outputs

Use the OUTPUT binding posts to connect the amplifier to your Speakers, red for positive, black for negative.

7. Fuse

The Energy E3 uses a 6A/230V&12A/120V slow-blow style fuse.

8. Master Power Switches

Turns the current to each bank of the amplifier on or off. 

9. AC Input

Use the included power cords to connect your amplifier to an AC power source. 

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Specifications & Features

Specifications

Type: 3 Channel Power Amplifier

Power Output (RMS) @ 1 Channel Driven: 220W (8Ω, 1 Channel), 350W (4Ω, 1 Channel)

Power Output (RMS) @ All Channels Driven: 190W (8Ω, All Channel), 300W (4Ω, All Channel)

Connections: RCA Inputs and Balanced XLR-Inputs

SNR: 96dB/RCA, 108dB/XLR

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N): ≤0.015% (Measured during peak power at 1 kHz)

Frequency Response (-1dB): 10 Hz-35 Khz

Power Supply: 110 - 220 VAC (Switches and Detects Automatically)

Transformer: High-Performance Toroidal Transformers

Peak Power Consumption: 1210W

Standby Consumption: <0.5W

Input Sensitivity: 1.3 V for Full Rated Power@8 ohms

Load Impedance: 4 - 16 ohms

Input Impedance: Nominally 50kΩ

Remote Trigger Voltage: 5-24V

Capacitance: 40000 µF per channel

Product Weight: 44 lb / 20 kg

Product Dimension: H 7.4"x W 17.2" x D 17" / H 188mm x W 437mm x D 432mm

Shipping Weight: 52 lb / 23.8 kg

Shipping Dimension: L 23"x W 22"x H 13" / L 590mm x W 560mm x H 320mm

Class AB 3 Channel Power Amplifier

The E3 is a three-channel power amplifier, and is perfect for powering the front three main channels of a 5.1 or 7.1 channel system, or Dolby Atmos / DTS:X home theater system.

High Quality Aluminum Front Faceplate

The Energy Amp does it all with exceptionally refined cosmetics and a sound quality that will satisfy even the most discriminating tastes.

Remote Trigger

Trigger Off On Switch: Should you want to use the included 12V Remote Trigger Cable, ensure that you flip the switch to the "ON" position to allow the 12V signal to passthrough.

Trigger In: Utilizing the remote trigger allows the Energy E3 Power Amp to be powered on automatically when the connected source or preamplifier device is turned on.

Trigger Output: Have more than one Power Amplifier? The Trigger Output allows you to link out to another amplifier via a 1/8" 12V Trigger Cable.

LED Logo

The Logo on the front of your Amplifier turns on as a white light to signify that it has powered on, gradually dimming until off after 20-30 seconds; a red light means it is currently in Stand By mode

Protection Circuits

Overheating Protection Circuit: The power amplifier is intended to operate within a certain temperature range. If the ambient temperature rises excessively or if there is a malfunction, the device will automatically curtail the output when it identifies that the internal temperature has exceeded the specified limit. The operation will only resume once the amplifier's temperature has reverted to the rated level.

DC Current Protection: In cases where the input signal has a considerable DC voltage component, the power amplifier will automatically restrict the DC output voltage to safeguard the loudspeaker drivers from harm.

Overcurrent Protection: Safeguards equipment from damage when there is an unusual rise in output current.

Load Short-Circuit Protection: In instances where the power amplifier's output circuitry goes into a short-circuit state—particularly at elevated volume levels—the load on the amplifier surges dramatically. This leads the amplifier to engage a protection mode to avoid damaging the amplification circuitry.

Power Dynamics

The Energy E3 Amplifier is capable of delivering clear and clean audio across a wide dynamic range which can clearly and accurately articulate the quietest portions, the loudest portions, and everything in between.

XLR & RCA Input

Easily connect the Energy E3 Three Channel Power Amplifier to your PreAmp or Receiver using either Unbalanced RCA Interconnects, or Balanced XLR cables. Simply flip the switch to "XLR" or "RCA" depending on what you are using.

To power up your passive speakers, simply use your speaker cable of choice and connect them to the heavy-duty 5-way gold plated binding post terminals using either; bare wire, banana plugs, spade connectors, round pins, or flat pins.

5-way binding posts

Aperion customized audiophile-grade, gold-plated, 5-way binding posts.

Passive Cooling

The Energy E3 utilizes oversized heat sinks, instead of fans, to keep your amplifier as cool and as silent as possible. No fans means less dust, a longer operating life for your equipment, and less distractions during your movie watching time.

High Performance Toroidal Transformer

The Energy E3 features a single High Performance Toroidal Transformer with bi-filar windings, ensuring low noise and crosstalk. Hallmarks of all Energy Power Amplifiers.

High Current Supply Capacitors

Using high current supply capacitors allows for maximum response to sonic transients. Action films come to life as you hear a thunderous explosion - the amp carries the weight and the large capacitors intervene as short-term electrical storage and "cushion" the peak, allowing the sound effects their own dimension and dynamic.

Warranty and Downloads

Five (5) year warranty and lifetime maintenance and support.

Energy Power Amplifier Owners Manual

FAQs

What's in the box?
  • Energy E3 3 Channel Power Amplifier x one (1) Pcs
  • QR Code Manual Download Card x one (1) Pcs
  • Power Cord x one (1) Pcs
  • Trigger Cable x one (1) Pcs

Make sure you have RCA or XLR cables to connect to your preamp.

What home theater systems is the Aperion Energy E3 Power Amplifier compatible with?

The Aperion Energy E3 3 Channel Power Amplifier is perfect for powering the front left, right, and center channels in 3.1, 5.1, 7.1, or Dolby Atmos/DTS:X home theater systems. It is compatible with most AV receivers and preamplifiers that have RCA or XLR outputs.

How much power does the Aperion Energy E3 amplifier deliver to speakers?

The Energy E3 delivers up to 190 watts per channel into 8 ohms (all channels driven) and up to 300 watts into 4 ohms (all channels driven). It offers robust power to drive a wide range of home theater and stereo speakers for dynamic, distortion-free sound.

What types of inputs and connections does the Energy E3 amplifier support?

The Energy E3 features both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, a 1/8” mono mini-jack for 12V trigger control input and output, and high-quality 5-way binding post speaker outputs for each channel. This ensures compatibility and easy integration with most home audio systems.

Does the Aperion Energy E3 amplifier use silent cooling, and will there be any fan noise?

Yes, the Energy E3 is designed with oversized heat sinks for passive, fanless cooling. This means the amplifier operates silently, with no fan noise, helping maintain a quiet listening environment and extending equipment life.

What warranty and support are provided with the Energy 3 Channel Power Amplifier?

The Aperion Energy E3 comes with a 5-year warranty, lifetime customer support, and a 30-day in-home trial. Our highly rated support team in Wilsonville is always ready to help with your questions or technical needs.

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