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Crown's XLS 2500 is a premiere, portable power amplifier with unmatched performance, technology and affordability. Its advantageous flexibility includes multiple inputs so you can plug in anything and play anywhere, along with several system setup configurations. This high-performance power amp provides enormous power and flexibility thanks to the integrated DriveCore Technology, PureBand Crossover System and Peakx limiters. Weighing less than 11 pounds, the Crown XLS2500 power amp is much easier to set up and move from show to show.
Integrated DriveCore Technology
Class D amplifiers are notable for extraordinarily high efficiency and being well suited for driving difficult reactive loads such as subwoofers. However, their performance can suffer impaired performance on marginal and unstable AC line supplies. To overcome this obstacle, Crown engineers developed DriveCore Technology—a proprietary hybrid analog-digital integrated circuit (IC) developed with Texas Instruments that drives the "front end" of the Class D output stage. Over 60 years of Crown's design knowledge and experience went into the development of this technology resulting in truly remarkable benefits. DriveCore Technology provides an extremely wide tolerance with regards to sagging or "dirty" AC line conditions, providing consistent performance without affecting audio quality. This means the Crown XLS2500 power amp won't compromised your performance by fluctuating generator power, or overload from lighting rigs, backline gear, etc.
In addition, DriveCore Technology's patented feedback and PWM modulation circuits enable fast recovery on peak transients, accurate reproduction of low-level detail, and precise tracking of low-frequencies at high power levels for maximum subwoofer output.
Advanced Switched-Mode Power Supply
The advanced power supply in the Crown XLS2500 power amp is highly efficient and optimized for maximum power transfer from the AC line through the Class D output stage to the loudspeakers. A benefit to this is substantial weight reduction when compared to older 60Hz transformer-based power supplies. All four models in the Crown XLS line weigh 10 pounds or less with no compromise in performance. This makes the Crown XLS2500 power amp and others in the XLS Series the benchmark for high-performance, lightweight portability.
PureBand Crossover System The PureBand Crossover System in the Crown XLS Series adds an enormous amount of flexibility and performance to any system. With this system, the crossover frequency is completely variable allowing the choice of any crossover point between 50Hz and 3kHz on 1/12 octave centers. The use of 4th order Linkwitz-Riley filters provides steep slopes for a seamless transition between high and low drivers. And with four crossover modes to choose from providing the ultimate in flexibility, all of your system needs are covered.
Peakx limiters
Peakx limiters provide the ultimate in performance and protection for your entire system. This advanced algorithm was specifically developed and tuned to work with this amplifier and power-supply to achieve higher sound pressure level (SPL) with less audible artifacts. This means less distortion, less shutdowns, and maximum safe power delivered to your speakers. The Peakx limiters can be easily turned on or off by channel right from the front panel eliminating the need to be digging around in the back of the dark rack.
Crown XLS2500 DriveCore Series Power Amp
Features:
XLS High Performance, Lightweight Class D power amp weighs less than 11 lbs. Integrated PureBand Crossover System for better performance and control Peakx Limiters provide maximum output while protecting your speakers XLR, 1/4", RCA inputs provide outstanding flexibility 1/4" Inputs can be used as loop-thrus to distribute signal to additional amplifiers Efficient forced-air fans prevent excessive thermal buildup Electronically balanced XLR inputs; touchproof binding post and Speakon outputs Precision detented level controls, power switch, power LED, and six LEDs indicate signal, clip and fault for each channel Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty completely protects your investment and guarantees its specifications
Crown XLS2500 DriveCore Series Power Amp
Specifications:
Sensitivity (for full rated power at 4 ohms): 1.4 Vrms Frequency Response (at 1 watt, 20 Hz - 20 kHz): +0 dB, -1 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio Rated as dBr to full rated 8Ohm power output (A-Weighted): XLS2000 > 103 dB Damping Factor (8 Ohm): 10 Hz to 400 Hz: > 200 Crosstalk (below rated 8Ohm power): At 1kHz: > 85dB; At 20kHz: >55dB Input Impedance (nominal): 20 kOhm balanced, 10 kOhm unbalanced Load Impedance: 2 to 8 Ohm per channel in Stereo; 4 to 8 Ohm in Bridge Mono AC Line Voltage and Frequency Configurations Available (± 10%):120 VAC 60 Hz; 100 VAC 50/60 Hz; 220 and 240 VAC 50 Hz Ventilation: Flow-through ventilation from front to back Cooling: Internal heat sinks with forced-air cooling for rapid, uniform heat dissipation Integrated Processing: PureBand Crossover System; Crossover Filter: Linkwitz-Riley 24dB per Octave; Crossover Frequency Range: 50 HZ - 3 kHz: Crossover Mode: Crossover (CH1=LPF, CH2=HPF), LowPass (both channels LPF), HighPass (both channels HPF), Bridge (LPF or HPF); Peakx limiters: Channel independent clip limiter designed to provide maximum output while protecting your loudspeakers
Input/Output: Input Connectors: XLR (one per channel), 1/4-Inch (one per channel), and RCA (one per channel). 1/4-Inch connectors can be used as loop-thrus to distribute signal to additional amplifiers. 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 bridgemono 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.)
Dimensions: 19"W x 3-1/2"H x 10-3/4"D Weight: XLS2500: 10-3/4 lb.
3 year, no-fault parts and labor warranty on amps.
3 year warranty for most mics.
1 year warranty for Soundgrabber mic.
Crown Extended Warranty available as an option.
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I run all my highs with this baby. It puts out enough power to run 4 Harbinger HX152 cabinets. Thats a total of 8 15" woofers and 4 -1 3/4" compression drivers. The sound is amazingly clean and responsive. I cant believe the capabilities when it comes to inputs and links. I had someone show up with a laptop that wanted to record and I had no more outs on the mixer, well the amps have outputs so I just hooked up to one of them. AWESOME!!!!!
Over the past three years our band has been using Yamaha power amps to run our main and monitor systems. As we get older and move the equipment, it feels like it is getting heaver every day. When we were shopping at our local Guitar Center, the sales person told us about the Crown XLS series power amps that are 11 lbs in weight. So we decided to give an XLS2500 a try. The crown XLS power amp had a bright. clear and natural sound. We liked the sound quality to the point where we replaced both power amps with the new XLS, that save us a total of 30 lbs in our rack. The Crown units are not as deep, so we also have a less cable congested in the back rack area. The extra features includes the PureBand? Crossover System and the Peakx? limiters, we are running the amps in stereo just using the limiters. The controls are at easy access in the front cover. In closing I have to say that the Crown XLS2500 power amps are nice quality, bright clear sound, with a terrific price.
One word: Awesome. Set up right next to our PV 2600 and sounded virtually identical, just a touch less powerful (which it should be since the PV is a 900W@4 ohm amp vs 775.) However, this amp does 2 Ohms and weighs 11 pounds! The PV weighs close to 50! I've used it for a few shows already in mid-sized bars and small clubs and have tons of headroom on my mixer with the amps only 1/2 way up (or a little more in some cases.) I'm using JBL JRX125 quasi 3 way 4 Ohm speakers, which are daisy chained (resulting in 2ohms) into one channel, and running Yamaha 15" monitors through the other. 1200 watts at 2 Ohms! Awesome. I'm a little nervous about the digital controls and crossovers, but my drummer, who is also an electronics engineer, says don't worry about it. So I won't. Very good sounding, sturdy and powerful product. I gig 2 or 3 nights a week, so even if this thing dies after the 3 year warranty, I will be far ahead. Oh yeah, did I mention it weighs 11 pounds! Two thumbs up.
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