Quality in a fancy box
Mark from Walnut Creek, CA on 12/16/2022
As always with Crutchfield, this arrived in a timely manner with free shipping. As someone who's power management usually consists of $30 power strips this was a big step up for me. The unit is impressively built and plugging my equipment into it takes some unexpected effort, the plugs are held very securely. I cannot say how good it is if there is a power surge but my confidence level is very high. Hard to say just how much if any it has improved my sound (via Bluesound power node and Goldenear BRX speakers) as it is too much effort to go back and forth on a blind sound comparison but there does seem to be some soundstage improvement and dialogue from the TV seems a bit more focused with improved clarity.
Pros: Build quality very impressive.
Cons: None known
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Confident in the surge protection
Thomas OConnor from Hot Springs, AR on 10/21/2022
Well built and I'm confident it will protect my stereo from power surge. I have noticed no difference in the sound quality.
Pros: Well built
Cons: No noticable difference in sound quality and expensive
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Bang for your buck!
David from Litchfield Park, AZ on 4/12/2022
Great value and quality. You could pay double and get pretty much an equal product.
Pros: Cost, Quality.
Cons: None
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Great Piece of Kit
Tim from Winston Salem, NC on 3/18/2022
This is a super robust power strip / filter. All aluminum case is very nice. Does a great job filtering electrical line interference and isolating your system.
Pros: Robust Build Works very well
Cons: Pricey
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Austere V Series Power (6 outlets)
Barry from Hixson, TN on 2/20/2022
Thin surge protector with a 3,000 joule rating was what I wanted. It fits weLL in the space available and has appropriate protection.
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Clean power
Rob from Atlanta, GA on 1/31/2022
Pretty happy w/this power conditioner. Slim, fits in well with my turntable setup.
Pros: Size
Cons: USB C won't charge an iPad Pro.
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Nice
Crutchfield customer from Santee, CA on 12/6/2021
It works great! I feel like my home theater even sounds better too.
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Austere V Series Power (6 outlets)
Jerry from Chesapeake, VA on 10/27/2021
I have purchased two of these, Austere V Series power strip protector from 3000 Joules, with EMI/RFI along with MOV protection. I have replaced them from what I Had, Monster home theater HTS MK1000III power center strip. I have noticed a difference in my Samsung 4K 65" TV Pitcher quality also my Samsung 4K DVD player also notice sound improvement from my Yamaha RX V795a receiver and surprisingly from my Pro-Ject X2 turntable had improved the sound slightly better as well. headphones sounded cleaner and the from my Polk's S60, S30, S20 sounded cleaner and the bass from my SVS PB 1000 sub the low in sounded even more detailed! I really did not expect such an improvement! great investment for around $300. the only improvement would be an AVR to control the power coming from the outlet.
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Austere V Series Power (6 outlets)
Crutchfield customer from Moon Township, PA on 10/15/2021
Relatively easy to wall mount although it is a quality item and a bit heavy. So far it has worked very well.
Pros: Well built Easy to mount
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need this
Crutchfield customer from Port Washington, NY on 3/14/2021
this a piece of equipment that you need if your system is of any value. One issue, the packaging is so awesome you will have to decide if you wanted to open the box.
Pros: Just awesome hardware
Cons: Well the power plug head though flat is a little wide to snake through cabinetry ports
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Austere V Series Power (6 outlets)
Crutchfield customer from Cortlandt Mnr, NY on 12/2/2020
The packaging it came in was beautiful and the product is working wonderfully. I highly recommend this power strip/ surge protector.
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Austere Power unit
Crutchfield customer from Kingshill, VI on 12/29/2019
Very nice, solidly built unit. It comes very well presented in its packaging and appears to be high quality. Because of the nature of this type of equipment, I wouldn't know how durable it is until it protects my stuff during a lightning storm or a blackout. However this unit seems well engineered and should be fine for the next few years. The usb outlets on the front are also usefully as they free up the regular outlets to be used by your other equipment.
Pros: High quality unit appears to be well engineered. Price.
Cons: Could probably use 2 more outlets. Would have also like to seen an input/ output for ethernet.
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