Atoll AV500 Amplifier
Best five-channel amplifier for dedicated home theater enthusiasts.
Elevate your home theater with the Atoll AV500 Amplifier, a powerful five-channel powerhouse delivering 85 watts per channel for truly immersive sound. Engineered with high-quality components and precision, this amplifier offers exceptional audio performance and a sleek, modern design that complements any entertainment space. It's the ideal choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts seeking dynamic, accurate sound reproduction and a superior listening experience.
$1900.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
417
/ 1665
#417 in Power Amplifiers
Price vs Category Average
-77%
Below average
Power in Wrms / 8 Ω (230 V)
5852100
/ × W / × W
Who it's for
- Audiophiles driving demanding, low-impedance speaker systems
- Listeners prioritizing transparent, fatigue-free sonic accuracy
- Serious enthusiasts seeking long-term, reliable hardware investments
Who should skip it
- Buyers wanting an all-in-one, plug-and-play system
- Mainstream consumers seeking affordable home theater solutions
- Users with limited rack space or poor ventilation
Performance breakdown
Power Delivery
Robust dual transformers provide consistent energy for demanding cinematic soundscapes.
Signal Clarity
Ultra-low distortion ensures a pristine, transparent audio output for critical listening.
Build Integrity
Substantial capacitor bank reflects high-end engineering and long-term component reliability.
Frequency Response
Extensive bandwidth captures every nuance from deep lows to shimmering highs.
Channel Versatility
Five-channel configuration offers flexible scaling for immersive home theater setups.
Design Aesthetics
Minimalist chassis integrates seamlessly into modern, high-end media furniture.
Key Specs
Power in Wrms / 8 Ω (230 V)
5×85 W / 2×100 W
Power in Wrms / 4 Ω (230 V)
5×100 W / 2×140 W
Power supply
2×340VA
Total of capacitors
73,000 µF
Input impedance
47 kΩ
Signal/Noise ratio
100 dB
Bandwidth
5 Hz – 200 kHz
Dimensions
440×291×95 mm
Features
- Five-channel amplification for immersive audio
- High-quality components for superior sound
- Precise engineering for accurate sound reproduction
- Sleek, modern design enhances any setup
- Robust power output for dynamic sound
- Ideal for home theater enthusiasts
- Audiophile-grade performance
What customers say
The Atoll AV500 Amplifier earns high praise for its exceptional power and sonic purity, making it a cornerstone for serious audio systems. Users consistently highlight its ability to effortlessly drive difficult speakers, resulting in improved dynamics and soundstage stability. The sound signature is celebrated as transparent and highly detailed, faithfully reproducing the source material. Build quality is robust, featuring heavy construction and a substantial transformer that ensures reliable performance. While positioned in the premium range, many find the sheer performance delivers excellent long term value. The core focus remains on powerful, reliable amplification with minimal sonic coloration.
Know before you buy
The AV500 is a five-channel amplifier, meaning it is designed to power a complete 5.0 or 5.1 home theater speaker setup. It delivers 85 watts per channel into 8 ohms when all five channels are driven.
Yes, the AV500 is fully compatible with 4-ohm speakers. It provides increased power output of 100 watts per channel when driving a 4-ohm load, ensuring stable performance for more demanding speakers.
The AV500 utilizes standard RCA input connectors. It is designed to connect easily to the pre-out terminals of your home theater processor or AV receiver.
With a robust power supply featuring 340VA transformers and 73,000 µF of total capacitance, this amplifier is well-equipped to handle dynamic peaks in movies and music. It provides a clean, consistent soundstage suitable for most medium-to-large listening environments.
As a dedicated power amplifier, the AV500 focuses exclusively on signal amplification with high-quality components and a low total harmonic distortion of 0.005%. This typically results in greater clarity, better channel separation, and more accurate sound reproduction than the built-in amplification found in most mass-market AV receivers.
The unit measures 440mm wide, 291mm deep, and 95mm high. It weighs 12 kg, so ensure your shelving or rack is sturdy enough to support the weight and allows for adequate ventilation around the chassis.
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