AIRPLATE T8 White, Quiet Cooling Dual-Fan System 6" | With Thermostat Control, for Home Theater AV Cabinets

Replaced an entertainment center and found that the new one had nowhere near the airflow and clearance that the old one had, causing a couple electronics to overheat. I found this set and it has been an amazing find that exceeded expectations. First, the quality of these fans and the controller are fantastic. The build quality is perfect, no cheap fittings or material to be found. Installation is a breeze if you just follow the instructions and the provided template. The fans fit like a glove. Setup is simple, plug in the fans to the controller and a few simple preference settings and you are done.The cabinet stays ventilated and cool, one fan flowing intake at the bottom and one exhaust at the top. Where I was seeing overheating warnings above 100-110 Fahrenheit and beyond, this setup has kept the temperature well below 100F with a PS5 running and audio equipment. Well worth the purchase and peace of mind.

Out of all the AV cooling systems, this was one of the more expensive on offer, but I feel is well worth the price. I bought the Airplate T8 in white with dual 6" fans.The reason for buying was the smart fan function and the option of having it in white. I have a crown amplifier, Pioneer AV receiver and Niles 6 zone system all installed in one small kitchen cabinet, and when all three are powered, the heat is quite considerable, threatening to overheat or shorten the components' lives.The twin fans, one to draw in cold air, and the other as an exhaust fan, considerably reduce the temperature inside the cabinet. The alarm fuction is a really nice idea to warn me if there's a risk of overheating, and you can set your own temperature that triggers a noticeable electronic alarm when tripped. I set mine at 95f to make sure that it alerts me to higher temperatures way before they reach a dangerous level. A nice touch. There are several modes to choose from, auto, smart, on. Smart is the best for me, which will gradually speed up the fans as temperatures rise. Usefully, you can set the increments for the fans to increase, by either 2 or 4 degrees, and in short, this means that if set a temperature limit of 95f, which means the fans either kick in at 75f (when using 4 degree increments) or 85f (when using 2 degree increments). You decide to have 6 fan speeds which go up with every increment. As a result, the system is cooled at an early stage before it really heats up, and gives the fans a chance at keeping everything at a safe level. I found that temperatures never went above 92f, and never needed to put the fans on full. I've not had the alarm trigger yet, except for testing. So this system is enough for my needs, and I can just set and forget it, safe in the knowledge that my equipment won't overheat.The read out is nice and clear and easy to read, and though the instructions are a little tricky to initially understand in regards to the smart mode, it's relatively easy to set up. Once you calibrate the temperatures after using it for a day or two, you won't need to change the settings again.Installation: You do need a drill and preferably a jigsaw cutter, but cutting the holes to install is a relatively easy affair, helped largely by the cutting templates that come with it. I'm not the best handyman, but I was able to use the templates to cut accurate holes that kept the fans and panel tightly fitted.I've read comments that the fans can be noisy. While you can hear them on speeds 4-6, I've found them relatively quiet except for the top speed, but really, I'd prefer to have the slight noise if it means I don't burn out my system, and mine rarely needs the fans on full. It is worth getting some kind of rubber sealant behind the fan mounting, which considerably reduces any sounds from vibrations. Worth considering.We chose white to match our cabinets, and I was doubtful they'd match, but I'm glad I chose that color as it really reduces their visibility. And I particularly like the fact that you can install a further 4 fans if you feel the two that come with the system are not enough for your needs.Overall, a great choice for AV system cooling, and the smart mode and Oled display give you a lot of reassurance that you aren't overheating and damaging your components. Highly recommended.

It took a while to find the right fan for my project. We removed an old oven and added a microwave into a new closed space. I’m working on new building new drawers underneath now. I may add another air vent later, if needed.Anyway, I was worried it the microwave might overheat so I added this two fan system. There’s also a fan underneath the microwave and it draws air in and then the fan in photo draws air out on the outside. I set it up so that the fan turns on at 90 degrees right now. I very happy because I don’t have to manually turn the fan on when I gets hot. Also because it looks great and is super quiet. It really works awesome.I had looked at fans that were specifically made for putting in walls and there was nothing even close to quality, quiet-ness, options and price point. This is basically every a really I am computer USB fan. I really couldn’t be happier. In fact if this fan ever broke, all I would have to do is buy another usb computer fan and replace it. Computer fans are really easy to find and they work terrific. That said, I have no reason to buy it from another company I’m just making a point that these are just really high-end computer fans. If they can work in a $3000 computer, they can work for a $300 microwave.This company makes a really awesome products.Fyi, I did scratch the white paint on the edge on one of the fans a little when installing it. I was trying to sand some paint on the wall. Had I done it again, I would have uninstalled the fan before sanding or covered it with some painter’s tape. It really was my fault.

This set of controller and two speakers was easy to install (EXCELLENT templates!), looks really great after install, and appears to be doing an excellent job of cooling. The only thing that mars satisfaction with the product is that the fans are not nearly so quiet as the manufacturer would have you believe. Even on low speed they are audible and on high they are quite annoying.

Installed these on a couple of custom media cabinet projects. Works great. Easy to install. Very functional and easy to use

Good system. I used this to turn an Ikea BESTA with a metal mesh door into a computer cabinet, and I was able to fit both fans onto the flimsy backboard. I attached the controller to the front of a shelf with command hook/loop fasteners. The fans run quietly and efficiently. The "smart" mode is the best. Nothing has burned out... yet!

Answers to questions I had:Do the fans go in the same direction?- no, one sucks air in, and one blows it out.Do both sides of the fan have a cover?- no. One side will be a "wire cage" that really isn't decorative, so if you're putting this in a cabinet, I recommend putting the fan in the back or somewhere that the other side of the fan won't also be visible.THIS SYSTEM IS AMAZING! I just put this in an entertainment unit that has a closed door where my PS4 Pro is. Before putting this system in, the cabinet would be well over 100* with the door closed. Now, the thermostat reads 79 after playing games that ran hot for over 3 hours. I can't even feel any temperature difference when I open the cabinet, except it almost feels slightly cooler than the room. The system was actually cooling my PS4 even while it had been running for hours, where it would usually be pretty hot even in an open air environment, my PS4 was barely even warm. The fans are insanely quiet. They really are nearly silent. I can't hear them when the cabinet is closed, and even when it's open, I couldn't hear it unless I had my face in the cabinet. They came with templates for the holes that needed to be cut, which made installing them very easy. I'd recommend a Dremel or something with a circular blade, but I used a drywall knife and it worked fine. Was just a lot of work. The only complaint I have, is that the hardware is very long, so it sticks out the back of my cabinet pretty considerably. Worth every penny of $100, and I'll definitely be buying more systems from them.

I just bought a small upright freezer and stashed it in a cabinet I had already built. I drilled holes to help the heat vent, but I was still worried it would get too hot inside and burn out the condenser. I was going to rig-up my own system with old computer fans, but I wanted more control over when the fans would turn on and off. Enter this great system. If you are super handy (and I am), you can go the DIY computer fan route with arduino etc..., but if you are not super handy or just don't want that hassle, this is the system for you. It is well worth the higher price, IMHO, if it saves the life of my freezer and all the food inside, not to mention the hands-off convenience of setting my trigger temp and then letting the unit decide when best to turn on and off with the heat sensor. They provide plastic templates so you can trace where to cut out for the fans and where to pre-drill holes for the screws. They also diagram the best placement for intake and outflow positioning of the fans. My only minor quibble is specific to my set-up: its a very tight squeeze in the cabinet and the USB plugs into the fans and control unit stick out perpendicular to the plugs. I solved this issue by buying right-angle USB adapters, but just something to keep in mind when measuring your cabinet for installation.

Easy and well put vent system. Looks great when mounted 👌🏻

Superb product. I've been buying on Amazon for years now and without a shadow of a doubt this is the best product ever provided by a third party on the Amazon platform. Spot on design, build quality, packaging, presentation, instructions, delivery etc, everything about it shouts "premium". This is not a cheaply made piece of garbage with badly translated instructions yet it provides great value for money.

Brilliant, it does have a high pitch whine when running on full. It does exactly as described. I needed something for my account cupboard not a media unit and this seemed the best product and I am not dissappointed.

This is a very reliable product, easy to set up. The fans can be separated from their frame to reverse their direction to push or pull air as needed. You can use the control buttons to configure this system in many ways to suit different scenarios. It includes a printed colour manual that is easy to read.I am using it to cool an AV rack housed in a cupboard. I set it to adjust fan speed based on temperature, and to beep if it exceeds a specific temperature.The power adaptor included in the box has a US plug.

Perfect for my enclosed A/V setup. The smart mode works great! You can reverse the fan directions easily.