How Austere Protected a $5,000 Setup From Disaster

David*, an avid home theater enthusiast from the Northeast, had spent years curating his dream setup. A stunning 4K OLED TV for the ultimate picture. A powerful AV receiver and premium soundbar for that surround home theater experience. Altogether, more than $5,000 in technology and entertainment equipment was wired neatly into his living room.

This past month, a thunderstorm rolled through his neighborhood, sending a massive power surge through the electrical lines and threatening every connected device in David’s home.

But David wasn’t worried. Everything critical was plugged into his Austere V Series 4-Outlet Power unit.

When the storm cleared, the Austere unit had shut down completely after absorbing the surge. Yet David’s $5,000 worth of gear? Perfectly intact. No damage. No insurance claims. This is exactly why choosing premium surge protection like the Austere V Series matters.

Here’s why David’s story is not just luck, it’s the result of purpose-built engineering and the savvy of him knowing that surge protection matters:

3000 Joules of Protection

The V Series Power packs up to 3000 Joules of surge protection, significantly higher than many standard protectors. That’s the real reason David’s expensive gear survived: the Austere unit absorbed the surge energy instead of passing it along to his devices.

Flameless MOV Technology

Many cheap surge protectors rely on basic Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs) that can ignite under extreme surges. Austere uses Flameless MOV technology, which is engineered to suppress dangerous sparks and fires even when absorbing high surge energy. When David’s home took a hit, the Austere V Series neutralized the surge safely, without creating a fire risk.

OverCurrent Protection

Austere surge protectors include thermal-protected circuits that automatically shut down if the current exceeds 18 amps. This prevents dangerous heat buildup, reduces the risk of short circuits, and helps protect against potential fire hazards. It’s one more built-in safeguard that quietly did its job, so David never had to worry. 

Lifetime & Component Guarantee

At Austere, we stand behind our products for life. Our Lifetime Guarantee ensures long-term performance and protection you can count on. And if a surge ever damages your equipment while it’s properly connected to an Austere surge protector, our Component Guarantee covers the cost to repair or replace it. David never had to file a claim, but knowing his gear was backed by that level of protection gave him total peace of mind.

David’s story is a reminder that storms are inevitable. Choosing premium surge protection is the difference between losing thousands in electronics and simply replacing a single unit.

If you’ve invested in premium gear, protect it with Austere surge protection designed to go the distance. 

Explore our full lineup at austere.com.

*Customer name changed for privacy.