{"product_id":"audioquest-power-g8-power-bar","title":"AudioQuest Power G8 Power Bar","description":"\u003c!-- WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightning strikes make headlines — but the power surges that actually kill AV gear over time are the ones you never notice. Appliances turning on and off, HVAC systems, refrigerators, LED drivers, and switching power supplies all inject tiny power spikes onto your home’s AC line dozens of times a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost 3-mode surge protectors can’t stop these small “micro-spikes.” Instead, they send the extra energy into your gear’s ground — slowly damaging the small, sensitive chips inside your gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerQuest G8 was designed to solve both problems: the catastrophic surges that happen during storms, and the daily micro-spikes that most surge strips make worse. It’s a slim 8-outlet strip in a durable, low-profile enclosure with a flat-to-wall 45-degree plug, high-speed USB-A and USB-C charging, and RF noise-dissipation — all for well under the price of a conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMicro-Spike Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest’s Micro-Spike circuit intercepts the small, frequent power spikes that most surge protectors miss — preventing the damage that builds up and shortens the life of modern electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCatastrophic-Surge Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated for lightning strikes and large-scale surges: 2,160 joules, maximum spike 6 kV, maximum current 144 kA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRF Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilters RF interference from cellular, WiFi, satellite, Bluetooth, and other wireless sources — rated at −40 dB from 150 kHz to 100 MHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Speed USB Charging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne USB-A port (5VDC \/ 2.4A) and one USB-C port (5VDC \/ 3.0A) built in — fast enough for modern phones, tablets, and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlat-to-Wall 45° Plug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits tight spaces behind furniture, TV cabinets, or wall-mounted displays where a standard plug wouldn’t clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eC-UL Listed to 1449 Series III\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by AudioQuest Assurance, which includes up to $500,000 of connected-equipment coverage and a 5-year limited warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHO IS THIS BEST FOR --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This Product Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You want full surge protection for a TV, gaming console, computer, home theater, or desktop setup without stepping up to a full AC power conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You need to hide the surge strip in a tight space — behind a TV mount, inside a cabinet, behind a desk — where the flat-to-wall 45° plug and slim 1.2” profile matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You want USB-A and USB-C charging built right into the strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You want an AudioQuest-engineered product that’s more thoughtful than a generic power strip, without the investment of a rack-mount conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FEATURES \u0026 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eProtection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eCatastrophic-Surge Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2,160 joules; max spike 6 kV; max current 144 kA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMicro-Spike Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eContinuously intercepts daily small transient spikes missed by typical 3-mode surge strips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRF Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e−40 dB from 150 kHz to 100 MHz (cellular, WiFi, satellite, Bluetooth, and RF interference)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eC-UL Listed 1449 Series III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eOutlets \u0026amp; Charging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAC Outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB-C Charging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 port, 5VDC \/ 3.0A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB-A Charging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 port, 5VDC \/ 2.4A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAC Plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFlat-to-wall 45-degree plug for tight installations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003ePhysical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (W × L × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8.4 × 30.3 × 3.3 cm (3.3” × 11.9” × 1.2”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlack, slim durable enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eProduct Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 years limited (AudioQuest Assurance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConnected-Equipment Coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to $500,000 (see AudioQuest Assurance terms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the difference between this and a regular surge protector?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA regular surge protector typically uses 3-mode MOV-based suppression. It can guard against catastrophic surges but can’t stop the daily micro-spikes that slowly damage sensitive electronics. Worse, many 3-mode strips send extra energy into your gear’s ground, which can cause damage that builds up over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G8’s Micro-Spike Technology is built to catch those smaller spikes all the time, while Catastrophic-Surge Protection handles the big strikes. Add RF Noise-Dissipation and you get a far more comprehensive surge protector than a generic power strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a power conditioner like the PowerQuest 303 or 505?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The G8 is a surge-protector and performance-enhancer strip — a different product category from AudioQuest’s PowerQuest rack-mount conditioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 303, 505, 707, and 909 use Non-Sacrificial Surge Protection (withstanding repeated 6,000V \/ 3,000A surges) plus Linear Noise-Dissipation filters across the audio and RF bandwidths. They’re built for dedicated two-channel and multichannel home theater systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G8 is simpler and more affordable, with its own strengths: Micro-Spike Technology, catastrophic surge handling, RF filtering, and a compact form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a high-end system, step up to a PowerQuest rack-mount conditioner. If you want serious surge protection for a TV, computer, or gaming setup, the G8 is the right product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the Micro-Spike Technology?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest coined “Micro-Spike” to describe the small, fast power spikes that appliances, HVAC systems, motors, and switching power supplies generate dozens of times per day on a home’s AC line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are too small to trigger a typical surge protector but large enough to slowly damage the modern surface-mount chips inside your gear over time. The G8’s Micro-Spike circuit is built to catch these spikes before they reach your gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s covered by the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G8 comes with AudioQuest Assurance — a 5-year limited warranty on the product itself, plus up to $500,000 of connected-equipment coverage in the event of a surge-related equipment failure while properly connected through the G8. Specific coverage terms and claim procedures are documented in the AudioQuest Assurance documentation included in the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should I install it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat-to-wall 45° plug and slim 1.2” profile make the G8 easy to fit in tight spaces — behind a wall-mounted TV, inside a media cabinet, behind a desk, or anywhere you’d normally struggle to fit a thicker surge strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug high-demand gear (AV receivers, soundbars, TVs) and sensitive electronics (game consoles, streaming boxes, computers, Apple TV, PS5, Xbox) into the AC outlets. Use the USB-C and USB-A ports for phones, tablets, remotes, and other devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT'S IN THE BOX --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudioQuest PowerQuest G8 8-Outlet Surge Protector \u0026amp; Performance Enhancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttached AC power cord with flat-to-wall 45° plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudioQuest Assurance warranty documentation (5-year limited + up to $500,000 connected-equipment coverage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHY AUDIO ADVISOR --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Audio Advisor has served over one million audiophiles since 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Try it in your system. 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