Surround Sound Amplifiers

A surround sound amplifier is the heart of a home cinema system.

If you’re used to regular stereo speakers, you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise when you switch a surround sound amplifier with 2.1 or 5.1 hifi speakers. But if you’ve decided to buy a passive set of speakers, you’ll need a 5.1 amplifier to power them. Along with a DVD or Blu-Ray player, a 5.1 AV receiver is an essential part of running a successful home theatre.

A good surround sound amplifier is essential for getting the best audio that you can. With a 5.1 amplifier, there are often many extra options so that the surround sound amp also doubles as a 5.1 receiver. Some models also feature microphone inputs so that you can throw your own karaoke party at home! Other integrated features may include a radio tuner and most often it comes with a remote control for the user’s convenience.

Some typical connections that can be found on a surround sound amplifier are microphone jacks, 6.3mm jacks, RCA stereo line inputs, 3.5mm mini jack auxiliary inputs (also known as AUX), screw terminals or banana jacks for raw speaker cable, and optical audio.

Take your movies and music to a new level with a surround sound amplifier.

A surround sound amplifier can come with different number of channels. The most common configuration is a 5.1 amplifier, meaning that there are connections for four satellite speakers, one centre speaker, and one subwoofer speaker. Other models may be set up with 5 channels, 6.1 channels, or even a whopping 7.1 channels.

Amps are available in different wattages to ensure compatibility with a wide range of equipment. For example, 400 watt, 600 watt, 1000 watt, 1200 watt, 1600 watt and more are available. The majority of surround amplifiers are sold in sleek finishes such as glossy black or brushed aluminium, ensuring that your entertainment space looks as modern as it sounds.  The more high end models can also be used as professional PA power amplifiers.