AudioQuest PowerQuest TV3 Non-Sacrificial Surge Protector

A Surge Protector Made for the Wall Behind Your TV

Wall-mounted TVs have long made do with a plain power strip. The AudioQuest PowerQuest TV3 is a non-sacrificial surge protector designed for that spot. It is a compact metal chassis with fixed mounting ears and a detachable 36-inch power cable.

Three outlets are sorted by job. One High-Current outlet feeds a soundbar or receiver. Two linear-filtered outlets serve a TV or projector and an Apple TV or other streaming device. The case is just 1.75 inches deep.

Drywall-mounting hardware and a cable retention cage are included. You can mount it in a backbox behind a TV or projector, on a wall that needs outlets, or under a desk.

Protection That Does Not Use Itself Up

Most surge protectors are sacrificial. Their parts degrade with each hit and can fail without warning. The TV3 is non-sacrificial, and the manual says it withstands multiple strikes of 6000V or 3000A without damage.

Extreme Voltage Shutdown opens the main relay in under 0.25 seconds if the line reaches 140VAC, then resets by itself once voltage is safe. Linear differential filtering runs from 30kHz to 1GHz, at well over 22dB.

The included PQ-415 cable uses Semi-Solid Concentric Long-Grain Copper conductors with direction control. It is rated 14AWG and 15 amps RMS. The TV3 itself is rated for a maximum input of 10 amps RMS.

The outlets are not interchangeable. The High-Current outlet suits a powered soundbar, amplifier, receiver or subwoofer and keeps AC impedance low. The two linear-filtered outlets are tuned for televisions, projectors and media players. Both are isolated from the High-Current outlet, so noise stays apart.

The manual says the TV3 can stay on continuously, with no parts that wear out in normal indoor use, and was designed to last over two decades. A green light shows it is on.

Who Is This Surge Protector Best For?

• You have a wall-mounted TV or projector. It mounts in the backbox or on the wall with the hardware in the box, so protection sits right behind the TV
• You want protection that lasts. Non-sacrificial surge suppression keeps working after a big surge, so there is no spent strip to replace
• You have a soundbar or receiver and a streamer. A High-Current outlet for the soundbar and filtered outlets for the TV and streamer keep each on the right feed
• You are tight on space. The slim 1.75-inch chassis and flat-to-wall plug tuck in behind a TV, in a cabinet or under a desk
• You need more than three outlets — the TV3 has three, one of them High-Current, so a full AV rack needs a larger model from our power conditioners collection

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Plug the included 36-inch PQ-415 cable into the TV3's inlet on the left side, and use the optional retention cage if you want it held firmly. Mount the unit, then plug the cable into a grounded wall outlet. Plug your soundbar or receiver into the High-Current outlet, and your TV or projector and streamer into the two filtered outlets.

Mark four holes through the mounting ears, set the nylon retainers and fasten the unit with the kit screws. Power it on and confirm the green light.

Pairs Well With

Building your system? Here are some great companions for the AudioQuest PowerQuest TV3:

• Power cables for runs that need a longer cord
• Home theater receivers for the High-Current outlet
• Music streamers for a filtered outlet
• HDMI cables to tidy the rest of the TV wall

Frequently Asked Questions

Which outlet does the soundbar use?

The High-Current outlet. It suits a powered soundbar, receiver or amplifier. The two linear-filtered outlets are for the TV or projector and for a streaming device.

Can I mount it in the wall?

It is built for it. Mounting ears hold it to a backbox, drywall or cabinet. Drywall mounting hardware comes with it. The manual advises hiring a custom installer for a metal or polymer backbox, or for masonry.

What is in the box?

The PowerQuest TV3, the owner's manual, a drywall mount kit, an inlet cable retention cage, and a 36-inch PQ-415 power cord.

What's the warranty?

AudioQuest covers the TV3 for five years, for the original purchaser, against defects in material and workmanship. It asks you to register within 30 days of purchase.

What does the red Extreme Voltage light mean?

The line has gone above 140VAC, so the TV3 cut power to all three outlets. AudioQuest points to a wiring fault or very high outlet voltage. Power returns on its own once the line is back in a safe range.

Does it need to be replaced after a lightning strike?

The manual says that if it still works after a strike, nothing has been compromised. Smoke means it needs service from AudioQuest.

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