About the AudioQuest PowerQuest 2
Protect your entertainment system
Protect your entertainment system
A high-quality power conditioner provides safety and performance benefits that far outweigh the dollar outlay. Whether your system is a basic TV/sound bar combo or a full-on home theater setup, AudioQuest's PowerQuest 2 makes advanced AC power protection convenient and affordable.
Unlike conventional designs, the PQ-2's non-sacrificial surge protection prevents both high voltage and current from damaging your gear, and ensures that the PowerQuest unit will not fail over time — which gives AudioQuest the confidence to provide a $1,000,000 connected equipment warranty.
The PowerQuest Extreme Voltage Shutdown feature continuously monitors incoming power. In the case of over-voltage (140V or higher), the power to your equipment is switched off. When voltage returns to a safe level, power is automatically reconnected. A handy switch also lets you manually cut power to all connected devices.
Advanced power filtration removes noise
The PowerQuest models were developed by AudioQuest's AC power guru, Garth Powell, who has designed some of the best power conditioners money can buy: AudioQuest's award-winning Niagara series.
Compared to most power conditioners in the PowerQuest's price range, the PQ-2 filters out more line noise and distortion, improving the sound and picture quality of connected devices. It handles the differential noise that is present on the utility AC line, or backwashed via your home's electronic appliances and components. And AQ's patented ground noise dissipation technology effectively deals with this elusive type of noise, too.
The PQ-2's slim profile is designed to fit tight spaces and can be oriented either vertically or horizontally. The pre-attached high-quality AudioQuest power cord adds another small performance edge.
Product highlights:
- total of 6 protected AC power outlets
- 2 high-current outlet for receivers, amps, sound bars, and powered subs
- 1 4K/8K video-optimized linear filter outlet with additional ground noise dissipation technology to maximize TV/projector performance
- 3 linear filter outlets for audio/video source components, computer, modem, or router
- 1 set of coaxial RF input/output jacks for cable/satellite TV
- 2 USB charging ports
- PowerQuest Extreme Voltage Shutdown shuts off power when 140V or higher is detected, and auto-resets once incoming power is within a safe range
- response time: 0.25 seconds
- non-sacrificial surge protection can withstand multiple 6000V/3000A input surges (the maximum that can survive a building's AC electrical panel)
- PowerQuest Linear noise filtering (addresses differential-mode and ground noise)
- maximum current rating: 15 amps
- 7-ft. high-quality AudioQuest power cord
- 15-1/2"W x 3-3/16"H x 6-1/16"D
- weight: 4.8 lbs.
- lifetime $1,000,000 connected equipment warranty
- PowerQuest 2 warranty: 5 years
- MFR # PQ2
What's in the box:
AudioQuest PowerQuest 2 owner's manual
- AC power conditioner (attached 7' AC power cord)
- Stand
- User Manual
- Mounting Template
- Registration Card
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Features & specs
| Type | Strip | |
| Total AC Outlets | 6 | |
| Total Current Capacity | 15 | |
| High-Current Outlets | 2 | |
| USB Connections | 2 USB-A | |
| Coaxial RF Jacks | Yes | |
| Line Conditioning | Yes | |
| Joule Rating | Unlimited | |
| Powerline Network Compatible | No | |
| Connected Equipment Guarantee | $1,000,000 | |
| Width (inches) | 15-1/2 | |
| Height (inches) | 3-3/16 | |
| Depth (inches) | 6-1/16 | |
| Weight (pounds) | 4.85 | |
| Parts Warranty | 5 Years | |
| Labor Warranty | 5 Years | |
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Features
6-Outlet Surge Protector: The PowerQuest 2 by AudioQuest is a 6-outlet surge protector and performance enhancer for your audio/video gear. It features one linear filtered 4K/8K video optimized outlet (1), three linear filtered outlets (2/3/4), and two high-current outlets (5/6).
Non-Sacrificial Surge Protection: Unlike traditional surge protectors, non-sacrificial surge suppression prevents both high voltage and current from damaging your equipment, ensuring that the AudioQuest PowerQuest 2 won't fail over time. The PowerQuest can survive repeated 6000V/3000A input surges, which is the maximum that can survive a building's AC electrical panel.
Extreme Voltage Shutdown: 140VAC will activate the main power circuit relay to open within less than 0.25 seconds, automatically resetting once the incoming power is within a safe range.
Differential-Mode, Noise Dissipation Linear Filtration: The PowerQuest 2's power filtration removes more noise and distortion than most common power conditioners, dramatically improving your system's performance. Differential-Mode, Noise Dissipation technology offers a 22dB reduction from 30kHz-1GHz. The PowerQuest 2 is filter linearized for dynamic (rising) line impedance with frequency from 0.05 Ohms (source) and 10 to 50 Ohm load, (system current dependent).
4K/8K Video Optimized Outlet: In addition to the Linear Filter, the PowerQuest 2 features a dedicated 4K/8K video optimized outlet for additional Noise-Dissipation technology to maximize TV performance.
Signal Line Protection: The PowerQuest 2 is equipped with a F-type coax input connector (75-ohm) and F-type coax output connector (75-ohm) for cable and satellite signal line protection.
Dual USB Charging Ports: The AudioQuest PowerQuest 2 is outfitted with dual high-speed USB (type-A) ports to charge your USB-enabled devices, such as your smartphone or tablet. The dual USB ports have a total capacity of 3.4 amps.
7' AC Power Cord: The PowerQuest 2 includes an attached 7' AC power cord from AudioQuest that is directionally optimized and features concentric-geometry for exceptional performance.
Mounting Options: The PowerQuest 2 features both a slim profile and a rugged floor-mounting stand that makes it ideal for mounting behind cabinets. It can also be simply placed horizontally on a shelf without the stand, using its integrated rubber feet. In addition, the unit can mounted to a shelf, AV furniture, or wall using its two integrated keyhole slots (mounting screws not included).
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This surge/line conditioner is another well-built unit from AudioQuest. The slim design with the plugs located on top makes it the right size to fit behind my cabinet and hide all of the plugs.
John Michael from North St Paul, MN