Eliminate Power Threats
Home electronics cost a lot of money, so it's smart to protect your investment with the APC 15 Amp-rated C5 Power Filter. The very real danger of power surges can wipe out valuable information and systems, which means your home theater, computer, and other electronics are at risk. Stop relying on cheap power strips. Instead, use a the single component that eliminates all power threats to your high performance A/V system.
What Power Filtering Can Do For You
APC's C5 Power Filter gives you 10 surge-protected and filtered outlets. Four of these outlets have EMI/RFI noise filtering for digital devices such as HDTVs, DVRs, and DVD players. There are also two analog, two video, and two high current (amplifiers, subwoofers) filtered outlets. Component-specific noise filtering banks prevent video and audio signal distortion. You also get surge protection and isolated noise filtering. Power filtering is a much-needed solution that eliminates stress on component power supplies, eradicates EMI/RFI and voltage fluctuation as a source of AV signal degradation, and protects equipment from damaging surges, spikes voltages, and lightning. If you live in a place where electrical noise and radio frequency interference is severe enough to affect picture and sound quality, this APC filter can improve your cinematic experience by allowing the equipment to perform to its maximum capabilities. Inductorless filtering for high current components is also included.
Maybe You Should Think About Battery Backup
One blip in your power can be ruinous. If there's a surge or even momentary outage, you can lose practically your entire home theater set-up. Your onscreen electronic program guide can disappear, your DVR hard drive can be lost; and because fans stop running to cool them, expensive front projector lamps can overheat and blow out. This applies to rear projector TV lamps as well. Plus, all that invaluable custom programming the installer did will get wiped out and send you back to the factory presets, requiring another install. Not only is your home theater at risk, but so are music systems and computer hard drives. Only an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) with a battery backup can protect you from power outages. APC C Type Power Filters like this C5 don't have battery backup; but J Types and S Types do, and those models are also available right here at Vann's. Just enter APC into the main search function at the top of any page.
Never Heard Of APC?
From corporate data centers to home offices to home theaters, APC is highly regarded as an innovator, designer, and manufacturer of quality power protection solutions. With a proven reputation for Legendary Reliability, leading companies depend on APC every day to protect and support many of the most critical networks in the world, including those at Microsoft, Toyota Motor Sales, and IBM. Over the last 20 years, APC has been a pioneer in the development of new power protection technologies that have resulted in countless industry awards, design patents, and an installed-base numbering in the tens of millions of units. Multiple R&D centers, along with APC-owned and controlled factories ensure APC solutions are the safest, most advanced, and reliable products available. And you can expect the same outstanding performance from the APC products aimed at the consumer electronics market. When you buy APC, peace of mind is what you get.
Included With Purchase
Telephone cable, coaxial cable, wall mount template, Owner's manual.
Does the job (July 20, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Gene H. - Closter, NJ
I was looking for affordable, reputable, brand-name surge protection that had an outlet or two designated for high-current components like my power amp and subwoofer. This unit has 2 such outlets and I can detect no limiting of current even with current-hungry Magnepan MMGs as speakers. My power has always seemed pretty clean so I wasn't looking for something to boost the performance of my system, certainly not for $70. This item does the job so far, I'm not really wanting a lightning strike to see if the surge protection is up to snuff but APC is a brand we use at the office to protect our computers so I am pretty confident things would be ok.
Nice unit (February 17, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Tim L. - Saint Charles, IL
Picked up this unit after compairing it to others in price range. It blew everything else away in the $130 range let alone picking this baby up for $60 after an additional $10 off from Vanns. Unit was better quality than I was expecting, looks great and works even better. Plenty of filtered and seperated outlets very well laid out and attractive APC quality is evident. I have 5 components plugged into mine a high power sub and amp included. This unit has everything sounding clean and quiet. Would have been a great deal at full price, nothing else comes close in this price range. I also own a Panamax unit but this little APC sure is a nice unit.
Surge Protector (December 22, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Dave Vander Werff - Des Moines, IA
I almost didnt buy this when I was shopping for my home theater equipment, but Im glad I did! I could tell right away that it was heavy-duty. The outlets are labeled and the owners manual also helps to let you know what to plug in which outlet. Also coax ins & outs to make sure that your system is protected in that respect too. Its wall-mountable, but I have it in my entertainment center, behind my Blu-ray. The Blu-ray isnt very deep, so the power center fits behind it perfectly.
APC (September 30, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Ralph B. - Circleville, OH
Typical APC quality-top notch, well packaged, has 10 labeled outlets, outlets on the side make for neat andor low headroom clearance, beautiful presentation appearance, very-very nice suppressorfilter, should satisfy just about everyones needs, ability to mount or hang is a nice touch, great price compared to what else is available in this category, should last a long time.
Great Power cord (April 27, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Frank H. - Stony Brook, NY
Great power cord -very well made
APC Component Power Centers C5 (April 09, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Sandy L. - Forest Hills, NY
I am so happy with this product. It has organized all my wires and I feel safe knowing that all of my components are fully protected from power surges and any other problems that may occur.
APC C5 (January 06, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Rick R. - Elgin, IL
Product performs as expected. Easy to hook up.
APC Component Power Centers C5 (December 19, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Patrick P. - Wichita, KS
Works great, improved picture quality on TV,no noise.
Excellent Power Filter Surge Protector (August 05, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Chet L. - Reynoldsburg, OH
Although surprisingly large as compared to other conditioner - surge protectors, I found the device to be very functional. Having a 50 inch plasma 1080P television, XBOX 350, and a DENON AV surround sysyem with DVR and a Sony Blu-ray player - the APC power filter offered more than enough outlets, each color keyed and denoted for a particular electronic device. In my case, I wall mounted the unit using the template included. By registering the device with APC, you are insured up to $350,000.00 if the filter fails to protect your valuable electronics from power surge damage. A great addition to the Lifetime Guarantee that is provided. I am very pleased with this purchase.
APC power supply - large foot print (July 14, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Woody S. - Plano, TX
I returned the APC power supply immediately after receiving it. The power supply was very big ~ 24 and could not fit into the cabinet with the other components. This is not necessarily the fault of APC but I was not aware of the size of the power supply prior to receiving it.
APC C5 Power Center (April 19, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Ronald Waldorf - Lakeside, AZ
This unit is exactly as represented by your sales associates. Thanks for this recommendation as to what I was looking for. The excellant help in explaining and recommendating this unit definatally was exactly why I made the purchase. Thanks!!! Ron Waldorf
APC Component Power Centers C5 (April 07, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Kal S. - Canajoharie, NY
Makes for a very clean hookup. Love it
Great Product (April 06, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Alex P. - Austin, TX
This thing is awesome, pretty big! Plenty of plugs and cleaned up my sound alot. I was getting some 60hz hum from my speakers, but now that I have this thing, no more hum! Great for small studios or home theater stuff, as you dont have to fit it into a rack like a piece of pro audio equipment.
APC Component Power Centers C5 (April 05, 2010)
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Reviewed By: James P. - Atoka, TN
So far its doing its job for my home theater and Im glad I purchased this item from Vanns.
Well built protection (March 31, 2010)
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Reviewed By: James H. - New Haven, CT
This glorified power strip is built like a tank. It is nice to know I have a solid filtersurge protector backed by a great protection plan for my new home theater setup.
I think the filter has even removed the hum I was occasionally getting when watching cable....
A good buy!
APC Component Power Centers C5 (March 24, 2010)
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Reviewed By: lynn a. - studio city, ca
I purchased this super duty surge protector per the suggestion of the sales agent. He highly recommended it and was not pressuring me to purchase.
I have not plugged everything up to it yet but its supposed to protect the noise level of the LCD tv while running multiple electrical items at the same time. Its worth it for the simple fact that we just bought new LCDs and want them to last.
APC Power Center (March 23, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Mike R. - Somerville, TN
The APC is quite impressive for the price. It offers comparable or better features than units costing 2 to 3 times what I paid at Vanns.
It has a good layout and connections are a snap.
APC Component Power Centers C5 (March 19, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Joe S. - Lakewood Ranch, Fl
APC Component Power Centers C5 eliminate power abnormalities such as surges or EMIRFI that threaten your home theater components. I had my TV up and running before I had my Apc component and I believe my TV pictures comes in better with it.
Joe
APC C5 (March 13, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Paula M. - St. Charles, MO
I purchased the APC C5 just before Christmas. I had considered the Monster brand but really did not want to spend that much money and too many reviews were not in their favor. I have a Surge Arrest by APC that I had purchased around 10 years and have never had a problem with so I checked on line for their other products. I ended up picking the C5 because it had 10 outlets, I liked the size and shape of the unit and the fact I could mount it on the wall was great. I spoke with a salesman about the product and he spoke highly of the APC C5 and said it was one of their top sellers. I decided to give it a shot. You cant beat the price for a 10 outlet unit. I ended up buying 2 of them, one for myself and one for my son. We are both very happy with the product and would recommend it to anyone.
APC Component Power Centers C5 (March 07, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Kicheal L. - Alamosa, CO
This is wonderful - really more than what I expected. I really like how it hangs flat on the wall. So far it has worked wonderfully. Thanks, Kicheal
Nice solid piece of equipment (March 05, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Martin J Cripps - Howard, CO
Purchased this to go along with a new TV and surround sound system. Would have really liked a full battery back up, but its out of my budget at the moment. This is a well featured solid piece of equipment for the price and at least for me, the piece of mind knowing I am safe from power surges is invaluable.
APC Power center (February 14, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Lee S. - Hudson, OH
The sales associate who recommended this to us seemed knowledgable, so we decided to try it. I am truly amazed at the features, functions and construction of this power center. When I received my power center and blu-ray player, I was actually more interested the very cool looking power center.
I am very happy with this product, and amazed they can sell this at the price they do.
Works well, looks good (February 11, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Ron in Houston - Houston, TX
Seems to work well.
It llooks nice and makes it easy to keep all the cords organized.
Great Power and noise filtering (May 21, 2009)
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Reviewed By: Sammy G. - Cary, North Carolina
I ordered this Power surge and noise filtering protector and received it fast!
I like the APCAV because it is slim and fits behind our audio pier very well. I also liked its dedicated plugs for audio and video filtering. I highly recommend it to everyone who has invested in their audio and visual equipment.
Thanks Vanns
Comparison Specifications
- Output Power Capacity: 15-Amp Rating
- Main Operations Input Voltage: 92-140 Volts
- Input Frequency: 40-70 Hz (Auto Sensing)
- Maximum Input/Circuit Breaker Current: 15 Amps
- Let-Through Voltage: < 40 V (Exceeds UL 1449 Standard)
- Surge Energy Rating: 3060 Joules
- Noise Filtering: EMI/RFI Isolated (55 dB Rejection 100 kHz-10 MHz)
- Data Protection: Modem/Fax Protection (RJ-11), Cable Modem/Video, Coaxial Video/Cable
Additional Specifications
- Protected Outlets: 10 (NEMA 5-15R Polarizied, Grounded, 3-Prong Typical Household)
- Display: LED Status Indicators For Building Wiring Fault, Overload, Protection Working
- Circuit Breaker: Resettable
- Power Cord: Right-Angle Plug, 8' Length
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions: 19.65" W x 5.22" H x 2.09" D
- Weight: 6.1 lbs
APC C5 Warranty Details
Lifetime Replacement Or Repair Warranty, $350,000 Lifetime Equipment Protection Policy
