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Crown XLS802 Power Amplifier
Reliable design. Efficient forced-air fans. Electronically balanced XLR inputs.
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The XLS Series of power amplifiers from Crown represents a new era in affordable, quality power amplification. The line consists of four models in a uniform, rugged 2U chassis, incorporating the best of tried-and-true design principles and innovative features.
The 4 models in the series are the XLS-202, XLS-402, XLS-602, and XLS-802. They are identical except for output power and weight.
XLS Series amplifiers are professional stereo power amplifiers engineered to meet demanding audio requirementsreliably and within budget. Plus, every XLS Series amplifier is backed by Crowns unequaled 3-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty that covers everything. With over 5 decades of experience designing and building rock-solid products, Crown is the standard in amp technology. So check out the affordable, Crown XLS Series. They are a powerful argument for quality and value!
Features:
Reliable design incorporates many popular features
Housed in a rugged, all-steel 2U chassis
Efficient forced-air fans prevent excessive thermal buildup
Electronically balanced XLR inputs; touchproof binding post and Speakon
Power (1 kHz*):
8 ohms: 500W
4 ohms: 800W
2 ohms: 1050W
8 ohms bridged to mono: 1600W
4 ohms bridged to mono: 2100W
*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power in watts at 1 kHz with 0.5% THD.
Sensitivity (volts RMS) for full rated power at 4 ohms: 1.25 V
Frequency Response (at 1 watt) 22 Hz to 20 kHz: +0 dB, +0.8 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
A-weighted, below rated power: >98 dB
No weighting, below rated power: >93 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.5%
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD): (60 Hz and 7 kHz at 4:1) from full rated output to +40 dB: < 0.3%
Damping Factor (8 ohm) 10 Hz to 400 Hz: >200
Crosstalk (below rated power) at 1 kHz: +76 dB. at 20 kHz: +58 dB
Input Impedance (nominal): 20 kilohms balanced, 10 kilohms unbalanced
Load Impedance: Rated for 2 to 8 ohms per channel in Stereo, 4 to 8 ohms in Bridge Mono
AC Line Voltage and Frequency Configurations Available (+/-10%): 120 VAC 60 Hz, 100 VAC 50/60 Hz, 220 VAC 50 Hz, and 230-240 VAC
Controls
Level: 2 front-panel rotary level controls, 1 for each channel
Power: Front-panel switch; on when in the IN position
Circuit Breaker: Back-panel breaker provides overload protection
Mode Switch: Back-panel switch selects Dual or Bridge-Mono mode
Indicators
Signal Presence Indicators: 2 green LEDs, one for each channel, illuminate when the channel's input signal exceeds +40 dBu
Clip Indicators: 2 red LEDs, 1 for each channel, illuminate when the channel's output is being overdriven
Power Indicator: Blue LED indicates amplifier has been turned on and AC power is available
Fault Indicator: 2 red LEDs illuminate when amplifier is in protect mode. Also illuminates briefly during normal power-up when amplifier is first switched on
Input/Output
Input Connectors: 1 per channel; back-panel 3-pin female XLR input connectors
Output Connectors: Two 4-Pole Speakon Output Connectors accept 2-pole or 4-pole Speakon connectors. The top Speakon connector is wired for both channels so it can be used for bridge-mono wiring or for stereo wiring of two speakers to a single Speakon connector. One pair of back-panel binding posts per channel; accepts banana plugs or bare wire. (European models do not accept banana plugs.)
Protection
XLS Series amplifiers provide extensive protection and diagnostic capabilities, including output current limiting, DC protection, circuit breaker, and thermal protection.
Construction
Ventilation: Flow-through ventilation from front to back
Cooling: Internal heat sinks with forced-air cooling for rapid, uniform heat dissipation
Air Volume Requirements (per minute per unit): 80.15 cubic ft.
Dimensions: EIA Standard 19 in. (48.3-cm) rack mount width (EIA RS-310-B), 3.5-inch (8.9-cm) height and 15.2 in. (38.6-cm) depth
Net Weight: 35.5 lb (16.1 kg)
Shipping Weight: 40.5 lb (18.4 kg)
The 4 models in the series are the XLS-202, XLS-402, XLS-602, and XLS-802. They are identical except for output power and weight.
XLS Series amplifiers are professional stereo power amplifiers engineered to meet demanding audio requirementsreliably and within budget. Plus, every XLS Series amplifier is backed by Crowns unequaled 3-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty that covers everything. With over 5 decades of experience designing and building rock-solid products, Crown is the standard in amp technology. So check out the affordable, Crown XLS Series. They are a powerful argument for quality and value!
Features:
Reliable design incorporates many popular features
Housed in a rugged, all-steel 2U chassis
Efficient forced-air fans prevent excessive thermal buildup
Electronically balanced XLR inputs; touchproof binding post and Speakon
Technical Info
PerformancePower (1 kHz*):
8 ohms: 500W
4 ohms: 800W
2 ohms: 1050W
8 ohms bridged to mono: 1600W
4 ohms bridged to mono: 2100W
*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power in watts at 1 kHz with 0.5% THD.
Sensitivity (volts RMS) for full rated power at 4 ohms: 1.25 V
Frequency Response (at 1 watt) 22 Hz to 20 kHz: +0 dB, +0.8 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
A-weighted, below rated power: >98 dB
No weighting, below rated power: >93 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.5%
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD): (60 Hz and 7 kHz at 4:1) from full rated output to +40 dB: < 0.3%
Damping Factor (8 ohm) 10 Hz to 400 Hz: >200
Crosstalk (below rated power) at 1 kHz: +76 dB. at 20 kHz: +58 dB
Input Impedance (nominal): 20 kilohms balanced, 10 kilohms unbalanced
Load Impedance: Rated for 2 to 8 ohms per channel in Stereo, 4 to 8 ohms in Bridge Mono
AC Line Voltage and Frequency Configurations Available (+/-10%): 120 VAC 60 Hz, 100 VAC 50/60 Hz, 220 VAC 50 Hz, and 230-240 VAC
Controls
Level: 2 front-panel rotary level controls, 1 for each channel
Power: Front-panel switch; on when in the IN position
Circuit Breaker: Back-panel breaker provides overload protection
Mode Switch: Back-panel switch selects Dual or Bridge-Mono mode
Indicators
Signal Presence Indicators: 2 green LEDs, one for each channel, illuminate when the channel's input signal exceeds +40 dBu
Clip Indicators: 2 red LEDs, 1 for each channel, illuminate when the channel's output is being overdriven
Power Indicator: Blue LED indicates amplifier has been turned on and AC power is available
Fault Indicator: 2 red LEDs illuminate when amplifier is in protect mode. Also illuminates briefly during normal power-up when amplifier is first switched on
Input/Output
Input Connectors: 1 per channel; back-panel 3-pin female XLR input connectors
Output Connectors: Two 4-Pole Speakon Output Connectors accept 2-pole or 4-pole Speakon connectors. The top Speakon connector is wired for both channels so it can be used for bridge-mono wiring or for stereo wiring of two speakers to a single Speakon connector. One pair of back-panel binding posts per channel; accepts banana plugs or bare wire. (European models do not accept banana plugs.)
Protection
XLS Series amplifiers provide extensive protection and diagnostic capabilities, including output current limiting, DC protection, circuit breaker, and thermal protection.
Construction
Ventilation: Flow-through ventilation from front to back
Cooling: Internal heat sinks with forced-air cooling for rapid, uniform heat dissipation
Air Volume Requirements (per minute per unit): 80.15 cubic ft.
Dimensions: EIA Standard 19 in. (48.3-cm) rack mount width (EIA RS-310-B), 3.5-inch (8.9-cm) height and 15.2 in. (38.6-cm) depth
Net Weight: 35.5 lb (16.1 kg)
Shipping Weight: 40.5 lb (18.4 kg)
Puts out 500 watts per channel at 8 ohms, 1,600 watts at 8 ohms bridged.
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Crown XLS802 Power Amplifier Reviews
10 out of 10
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
"As Good As It Gets."
Feature:
It has XLR inputs, which is fairly typical of modern pro power amps. It has SpeakOn, 1/4", and banana output connections, which is very handy. The important things are the built in protection diagnostic functions. It protects it self from over-current, DC output, and over-temperature. It also has a built-in circuit breaker. Very cool, and what you expect and get from Crown. PLUS, it has a 3-year manufacturer's warranty. Crown has a lot of faith in their own products.
Quality:
This unit seems to be very high quality. Crown is, in my opinion, makes the highest quality amps you can buy. This unit is made in China, which caused me some concern at the time I bought it, but after 3 years of use almost every day with no problems, I'm very satisfied that the Crown quality is still there. This amp has a 3-year manufacturer's warranty. Crown must think it's a quality product too.
Value:
This ampis rated at 800 watts/channel into 4 ohms (two 8ohm speakers daisy chained per channel) and 1600 watts bridged to mono. That much power from a very high quality amp for less than $500 is a great value.
Desirability:
Power amps don't have sex appeal, but I do like the Crown logo, so I gave it a 10. But, that's just me.
Sound:
I've used this amp in my home practice studio to power the monitor system for about 3 years. It powers two monitor speakers on one channel and two "house" speakers on the other channel. It sounds great.
Ease of Use:
Plug it in, turn it on, and set the levels on the detented level controls on the front. I run mine in the third click above zero. It's plenty loud but not too loud.
Support:
I have had not problems with this amp, but I've called Crown to ask questions of their audio engineers, and gotten them, for free. Not many companies will do that these days, so I consider that great support.
Overall:
I expect to use this amp until I'm too old to scoot down to the basement. I have a friend who has a Crown DC 150 power amp he purchased new in 1972. He's hand no problems at all with it. I looked at other amps, but based on my friend's experience with Crown, that's what I bought.
It has XLR inputs, which is fairly typical of modern pro power amps. It has SpeakOn, 1/4", and banana output connections, which is very handy. The important things are the built in protection diagnostic functions. It protects it self from over-current, DC output, and over-temperature. It also has a built-in circuit breaker. Very cool, and what you expect and get from Crown. PLUS, it has a 3-year manufacturer's warranty. Crown has a lot of faith in their own products.
Quality:
This unit seems to be very high quality. Crown is, in my opinion, makes the highest quality amps you can buy. This unit is made in China, which caused me some concern at the time I bought it, but after 3 years of use almost every day with no problems, I'm very satisfied that the Crown quality is still there. This amp has a 3-year manufacturer's warranty. Crown must think it's a quality product too.
Value:
This ampis rated at 800 watts/channel into 4 ohms (two 8ohm speakers daisy chained per channel) and 1600 watts bridged to mono. That much power from a very high quality amp for less than $500 is a great value.
Desirability:
Power amps don't have sex appeal, but I do like the Crown logo, so I gave it a 10. But, that's just me.
Sound:
I've used this amp in my home practice studio to power the monitor system for about 3 years. It powers two monitor speakers on one channel and two "house" speakers on the other channel. It sounds great.
Ease of Use:
Plug it in, turn it on, and set the levels on the detented level controls on the front. I run mine in the third click above zero. It's plenty loud but not too loud.
Support:
I have had not problems with this amp, but I've called Crown to ask questions of their audio engineers, and gotten them, for free. Not many companies will do that these days, so I consider that great support.
Overall:
I expect to use this amp until I'm too old to scoot down to the basement. I have a friend who has a Crown DC 150 power amp he purchased new in 1972. He's hand no problems at all with it. I looked at other amps, but based on my friend's experience with Crown, that's what I bought.
Submitted: 09/17/2009
Style of Music: Classic rock and blues
10 out of 10
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
"Total Crown Power Tool"
Feature:
It comes ready to use. You will need to invest in the Speakon cables, which you will definitely want. Buy top-shelf cables!
Quality:
Product seems to be very well designed and built. I believe it will be dependable.
Value:
Absolutely worth every penny.
Desirability:
Not flashy at all. Businesslike. Very desireable.
Sound:
I am using the XLS802 under an Alembic F2B preamp, and it is excellent. Bridged mono at 4ohms, the amp is silent running (very soft fan whirr only), and the power is amazing. The preamp is excellent, and the headroom the bridged amp gives me is beyond any requirements that the Acme Low B cabinet (4x10-high power requirements of 1000 watts or more to avoid clipping) demands at full song. Excellent power amp. Deserves to be a Crown.
Ease of Use:
I run it bridged mono. Attenuators fully open. The preamp controls presence and tone completely, while the Crown is invisible (noisewise) in the signal chain. Just like you want it to be. But believe me, you can't forget that you are using the equivalent of a tactical nuke to power your rig!
Support:
Haven't had any problems to deal with so far.
Overall:
I see no reason to ever replace it. For my performance needs, it is complete and utter overkill, headroom wise. Permanent addition to my rack.
It comes ready to use. You will need to invest in the Speakon cables, which you will definitely want. Buy top-shelf cables!
Quality:
Product seems to be very well designed and built. I believe it will be dependable.
Value:
Absolutely worth every penny.
Desirability:
Not flashy at all. Businesslike. Very desireable.
Sound:
I am using the XLS802 under an Alembic F2B preamp, and it is excellent. Bridged mono at 4ohms, the amp is silent running (very soft fan whirr only), and the power is amazing. The preamp is excellent, and the headroom the bridged amp gives me is beyond any requirements that the Acme Low B cabinet (4x10-high power requirements of 1000 watts or more to avoid clipping) demands at full song. Excellent power amp. Deserves to be a Crown.
Ease of Use:
I run it bridged mono. Attenuators fully open. The preamp controls presence and tone completely, while the Crown is invisible (noisewise) in the signal chain. Just like you want it to be. But believe me, you can't forget that you are using the equivalent of a tactical nuke to power your rig!
Support:
Haven't had any problems to deal with so far.
Overall:
I see no reason to ever replace it. For my performance needs, it is complete and utter overkill, headroom wise. Permanent addition to my rack.
Submitted: 06/11/2007
Style of Music: classic rock and blues
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