Energy 5 Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier – E5
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Aperion Audio Energy 5 (Five) Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier – E5
Offering an impressive 300 Watts of power for each of its five-channels when used with speakers that have a resistance of 4 ohms, even when used with 8 ohm speakers, it still delivers 190 Watts per channel for all five channels. So, if you want high-quality sound without breaking the bank, this 5 channel power amp is worth considering!
Energy Amplifiers, the next level of peak performance by Aperion. The Energy 5-channel amplifier will open up a dynamic power within your home theater system that you never knew existed. Designed to excel even the most extreme sonic scenarios, Energy Amplifiers provide a strong foundation to your home theater and stereo speaker system.
When you use a separate amplifier, it allows your speakers to realize their true performance potential. The Energy E5 amp is compatible with a wide range of speakers, from 190 watts 8 Ohms across all 5 channels, to 350 watts 4 Ohms with 1 channel driven, we’re sure your speakers will take nicely to the Energy amp. Using either Balanced or Unbalanced inputs, all 5 channels will ensure a great connection to any preamplifier. The high performance toroidal transformers, and THD of <0.015% ensure a smooth sound stage, no matter where you’re seated in the room.
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A Compelling Reason to Upgrade Your Home Theater System
Energy Amplifiers, the next level of peak performance by Aperion. The Energy 5-channel amplifier will open up a dynamic power within your home theater system that you never knew existed. Designed to excel even the most extreme sonic scenarios, Energy Amplifiers provide a strong foundation to your home theater and stereo speaker system. When you use a separate amplifier, it allows your speakers to realize their true performance potential. The Energy E5 amp is compatible with a wide range of speakers, from 190 watts 8 Ohms across all 5 channels, to 350 watts 4 Ohms with 1 channel driven, we’re sure your speakers will take nicely to the Energy amp. Using either Balanced or Unbalanced inputs, all 5 channels will ensure a great connection to any preamplifier. The high performance toroidal transformers, and THD of <0.015% ensure a smooth 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 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 small to large sized rooms. 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 and video experience without concern for dynamic headroom during complex musical passges 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
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.
Five Channels for Your Home Theater
The primary purpose of our E5 five-channel power amplifier is to amplify the signal from the preamplifier to a high power level. This capability allows it to independently drive five speakers—usually the left, right, center, left surround, and right surround channels—delivering exceptional performance and sound quality that outshines typical integrated amplifiers.
Modular Design
The E5 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 E5 a user-friendly solution for high-power applications.
Easy Intergration
Connect the E5 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 the included trigger cable, allowing the Energy E5 to start-up when you power on your AV Processor or AVR.
Protection Circuits
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.
Powerful Dynamics
Energy E5 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.
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 E5 amplifier not only looks stunning but also delivers impressive performance, elevating your audio experience to new heights.
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 Transformers and Capacitors
Featuring dual toroidal transformers 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.
Passive Cooling
The Energy E5 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.
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 E7 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.
XLR & RCA Inputs
Use the UNBALANCED RCA or BALANCED XLR INPUT jacks to connect to the outputs of a preamplifier or other control device.
LED Logo Design
It features a novel Aperion Logo LED indicator design, with backlit indicator lights covering the entire front logo and around the power button. Turn on white light, the light will gradually become dark 20-30 seconds, standby 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 E5 uses an 8A/230V&15A/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: 5 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 Automatically)
Transformer: Dual High-Performance Toroidal Transformers
Peak Power Consumption: 1950W
Capacitance: 40000uF per channel
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
Product Weight: 64 lb / 29.1 kg
Product Dimension: H 7.4" x W 17.2" x D 17" / H 188mm x W 437mm x D 432mm
Shipping Weight: 73 lb / 32.9 kg
Shipping Dimension: L 23" x W 22" x H 13" / L 590mm x W 560mm x H 320mm
Class A/B 5 Channel Power Amplifier
The E5 is a five-channel power amplifier, and is perfect for powering the five main channels of a 5.1 channel, or Dolby Atmos / DTS:X home theater system. Featuring Improved Channel Balance over other Power Amplifiers.
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 E7 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 E5 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.
Inputs and Outputs
Easily connect the Energy E5 Five 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 E5 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.
Dual Toroidal Transformers
Unlike most Power Amplifiers using just one Toroidal Transformer, the Energy E5 features dual toroidal transformers 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
FAQs
Is the Aperion Energy E5 amplifier compatible with my speakers and home theater setup?
The Aperion Energy E5 is designed to work with a broad range of speakers, supporting 4–16 ohm loads and delivering 190W per channel at 8 ohms (all channels driven) and 300W per channel at 4 ohms (all channels driven). It is ideal for powering the main channels of a 5.1, 7.1, Dolby Atmos, or DTS:X home theater systems. The amplifier features both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, making it compatible with most preamplifiers, processors, and AV receivers with pre-outs. Contact Us if you have any further questions, or fill out the form on the right.
What are the main benefits of upgrading to the Aperion Energy E5 5 Channel Power Amplifier?
Upgrading to the Energy E5 provides powerful, dynamic, and crystal-clear audio thanks to its high-current AB class design and robust toroidal transformers. It enhances your speakers’ performance with lower distortion, a wider dynamic range, and improved channel balance. Using a dedicated amplifier reduces the load on AV receivers, resulting in an enriched audio experience for movies and music.
Does the Aperion Energy E5 have built-in protection features?
Yes, the Energy E5 amplifier includes advanced protection circuits, such as optically coupled automatic reset, overtemperature protection, current foldback, and DC output protection. It also features a soft-start circuit to prevent tripping breakers and a gradual power-up to avoid damaging your equipment. These built-in protections ensure the longevity and safe operation of the amplifier.
How do I connect the Aperion Energy E5 amplifier to my audio system?
The Energy E5 offers flexible connection options to suit your system. Connect your preamplifier or AV processor using either unbalanced RCA inputs or balanced XLR inputs. An input selection switch is available on the rear panel. Speaker connections are made via gold-plated, 5-way binding posts for each channel. The amplifier also includes a 12V trigger input and output for remote power control.
Is the Aperion Energy E5 amplifier quiet and efficient during operation?
Absolutely. The E5 is passively cooled using oversized aluminum heat sinks, eliminating the need for noisy fans. This design ensures silent operation, reduces dust buildup, and extends the amplifier’s lifespan. The amplifier’s efficient circuitry and toroidal transformers also contribute to low noise and maximum audio fidelity.
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