Hegel C54 150W RMS 4-Channel Power Amplifier - Hegel - Black

Overview

The Hegel C54 is a 4-channel power amplifier from Hegel's C5 series, built for multi-channel home theatre, bi-amping, active crossovers and installed audio in homes, studios or restaurants. It delivers 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 300 watts into 4 ohms and 600 watts into 2 ohms, enough to drive almost any loudspeaker with real control.

Inside, Hegel's patented SoundEngine2 works a little like a noise-cancelling headphone: distortion created in the amplifier circuit is played back in negative phase and cancelled out. That keeps the sound natural and dynamic, never hard. SoundEngine2 also gives the C54 a damping factor of more than 2000 for deep, controlled bass, and lets this Class A/B design run at low bias so it stays cool enough to install in a 19-inch rack.

Each channel has its own switchable gain (23 dB or 29 dB) and phase, which makes the C54 easy to fit into a larger system. A trigger input and daisy-chain trigger output let it switch on and off with the rest of your gear, even from another room, and it accepts both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs.

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The C53, C54 and C55 share the same 150-watt channels and SoundEngine2 design, so you can match the channel count to the job or combine units for a 5.1 or Atmos theatre. In a rack, Hegel recommends leaving 1U of space above and below, and the trigger in and out means the amplifier can live in an equipment room without anyone needing to switch it on. If it isn't going in a rack, feet are included in the accessory box.

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Why the Hegel C54 Stands Out

150 W Per Channel

Up to 600 W per channel into 2 ohms.

SoundEngine2

Patented distortion cancelling for natural sound.

Damping Factor Over 2000

Deep, well-controlled bass.

Per-Channel Gain and Phase

Switchable 23 dB or 29 dB gain.

Trigger In and Out

Daisy-chain power with your system.

Rack-Ready Design

Rackmount ears built in; feet included.

Buyer's Guide

Who It's For

  • The Home Theatre Builder: Needs dedicated channels for surrounds or Atmos heights.
  • The Bi-Amp or Active Crossover User: Wants to bi-amp a stereo pair with per-channel control.
  • The Custom Installer: Needs rack-mountable, trigger-controlled power.

How It Compares

The Hegel C53 and C55 use the same 150-watt channels and SoundEngine2 design with three and five channels. The C54 sits in the middle, a natural fit for bi-amping a pair of speakers or powering four surround or height channels.

Hegel C54 150W RMS 4-Channel Power Amplifier - Hegel - Black Specifications

General Information
ModelC54
BrandHegel
Product Type4-channel power amplifier
Colours AvailableBlack
Amplification
Power Output4 x 150 / 300 / 600 W into 8 / 4 / 2 ohms (1 kHz, 1% THD)
Minimum Load2 ohms
Amplifier DesignClass A/B with SoundEngine2
Damping FactorMore than 2000 (main power output stage)
Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 kHz
Signal-to-Noise RatioMore than 100 dB
CrosstalkLess than -100 dB
DistortionLess than 0.01% at 100 W, 8 ohms, 1 kHz
IntermodulationLess than 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz)
Inputs and Control
Analog Inputs4 x balanced (XLR), 4 x unbalanced (RCA)
Trigger Input1 x mini-jack, 5-12 V
Trigger Output1 x mini-jack, 11.9 V
Gain ControlSwitchable 23 dB or 29 dB (per channel)
Phase ControlSwitchable (per channel)
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)48.2 x 13.2 x 52 cm (18.97 x 5.2 x 20.47 in), incl. handles, excl. feet
Net Weight33 kg (73 lb)
MountingIntegrated rackmount ears; adjustable, detachable rear mount ears; feet supplied

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Hegel C54 150W RMS 4-Channel Power Amplifier - Hegel - Black FAQs

How much power does the Hegel C54 deliver?

150 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 300 watts into 4 ohms and 600 watts into 2 ohms, across four channels.

Can the Hegel C54 be rack mounted?

Yes. It has integrated rackmount ears and adjustable, detachable rear mount ears. Hegel recommends 1U of space above and below. Feet are included if you'd rather not rack it.

Can I use the C54 for a home theatre?

Yes. You can build a 5.1 or Atmos system with one or more C5-series amplifiers, and per-channel gain and phase make integration easier.

Can it turn on automatically with my system?

Yes. It has a 5-12 V trigger input and an 11.9 V trigger output for daisy chaining.

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