Description
Hegel C54 Four-Channel Power Amplifier
Controlled Power for Surround and Immersive Cinema Systems
The Hegel C54 is a four-channel power amplifier designed for high-performance home theatre systems where control, clarity and channel consistency matter. Built using Hegel’s low-distortion amplification philosophy, it delivers clean, stable power across multiple channels, making it ideal for surround, height and effects speakers in immersive cinema setups.
This is an amplifier intended to support the rest of the system quietly and confidently, allowing the front soundstage to shine while maintaining balance and control throughout the room.
Power Where You Need It
The C54 delivers 65W per channel into 8Ω and 110W per channel into 4Ω with all four channels driven. Its high damping factor and stable current delivery provide confidence when driving real speakers in real rooms, ensuring consistent performance across the surround and height channels.
These power figures make the C54 well suited to a variety of speaker types in immersive layouts, from compact surrounds to bookshelf or dedicated height units.
Ideal for Surround and Height Channels
In modern home theatre systems, surround and height speakers play a critical role in creating immersion and realism. The C54 is well suited to powering side surrounds, rear surrounds, or Dolby Atmos height channels, delivering consistent amplification that preserves tonal balance and spatial accuracy.
By offloading these channels from an AV receiver, the C54 allows the entire system to sound cleaner, more controlled and less strained.
Consistent Channels, Cohesive Soundfield
The C54 features four identical amplification channels, ensuring uniform performance across every speaker it drives. This consistency is essential in immersive systems, where mismatched amplification can disrupt imaging and immersion.
Hegel’s focus on low distortion and high damping factor ensures speakers remain controlled and articulate, even during complex, fast-moving soundtracks.
Flexible System Building
The four-channel configuration makes the C54 a versatile building block in larger cinema systems. It can be used to power surround channels in 7.1 or 9.1 systems, height channels in Atmos layouts, or expand multi-channel systems with dedicated amplification for all zones.
Its compact form and silent operation make it easy to integrate into equipment racks or dedicated theatre rooms without introducing noise or heat issues.
Built to Disappear, Built to Perform
The C54 is housed in a robust metal chassis designed for rack or cabinet installation. Passive cooling ensures silent operation, making it suitable for dedicated equipment rooms or concealed installations.
It is engineered for continuous, reliable use, delivering stable performance over long listening sessions without drawing attention to itself.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Four-channel power amplifier |
| Primary Use | Surround and immersive cinema channels |
| Channels | 4 |
| Continuous Power Output | 65W per channel into 8Ω (all channels driven) |
| Continuous Power Output | 110W per channel into 4Ω (all channels driven) |
| Amplifier Design | Hegel low-distortion topology |
| Cooling | Passive |
| Finish | Black |
Detailed Technical Specifications
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Core Design
- Four-channel power amplifier
- Designed for surround and immersive audio systems
- Hegel low-distortion amplification technology
- Identical amplification channels
Power Output and Performance
- 65W per channel into 8Ω
- 110W per channel into 4Ω
- High damping factor for precise control
- Stable current delivery
System Applications
- Surround speaker amplification
- Rear and side channel duties
- Dolby Atmos and immersive height channels
Installation and Construction
- Rack or cabinet installation
- Passive cooling for silent operation
- Rigid metal chassis
The Audio Experts Take
The Hegel C54 delivers solid, four-channel power with the control and consistency needed to maintain a cohesive surround and height soundfield. Its clean amplification and high damping factor make it a reliable choice for immersive home theatre systems.
Whether powering side surrounds, rear channels or Dolby Atmos heights, the C54 provides dependable performance that helps the entire system feel more controlled, musical and enjoyable.
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🛡 Full Australian warranty
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