XLS series are amazing amps for any use, lightweight, durable, and more power than you'll probably ever need with crossover options for high pass and low pass biamping, the end all amp for my needs, period. They do wear the crown in my opinion, best amp for your money. What more could any real audio enthusiast ask for?
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I bought the 1502 based on other reviews and I am not disappointed. The internal. Crossover setup is very easy and solved my low frequency amp requirements. Its part of my home 2 channel setup. McIntosh c33 and mr78 JBL 4350's MC7270 amp. Direct to Hi Crown 1502 with x-over set at >250 connected to L/R woofers (x4)
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The unit is designed with alot a flexibility. It just lacks abit of imaging. I was expecting more than I should have. Small, powerful, runs cool and inexpensive. I wished I had a need to use the crossover features. Give it a try.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Downsizing from my heavy pro power amps - this is a lightweight minimal depth standard 19" rackmount unit. I was surprised they had RCA inputs but and XLR but I would have preferred the XLR / 1/4" combo - assume the RCA is the expectation of just DJ / home stereo? So far so good .... hoping it lasts
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
This was my fifth Crown professional amplifier purchase since late 2017 but have owned and enjoyed Crown power amplifiers since late 1970s. I own four Crown XTi1002 professional power amplifiers for use in a 14-channel 11-horsepower multimedia playback system. Bought the XLS1502 new late last year at a sale price to drive a large electrostatic center speaker in mono/bridge mode. Big selling points were its RCA inputs (XTi series have balanced in/out only), Class D efficiency (>95% load dependent), small size, Crown sound. This system is AC electricity limited until I get it required for multiple 240 VAC outlets. Electrostatic speakers are tough loads for all amplifier types and are generally power starved - they can accept prodigious power inputs as long as it “clean” (low distortion). The Crown XLS 1502 has been perfect for my application. Sound is very detailed and “forward” for human voice (principal sound from center speaker) - the XLS series amp is “brighter” in sound quality than the XLi series amps but this is easily controlled either at the AV preamp/receiver or by tweaking the XLS amp’s DSP. Highly recommended. Crown Professional power amplifiers have never disappointed me in almost 50 years of music reproduction. Fantastic technology (my five Crown power amps deliver 7000 audio Watts and dissipate 30 Watts each in waste heat at idle and dissipate about 500 Watts each (120 VAC at 11.3 Amperes at high clip) in waste heat when driving five electrostatic speakers at high clip (near the threshold of pain for human hearing) and truly top one percent sound (I have tried dozens of power amplifier types in my system - tubes, Class A, hybrids, Class AB, Class B) - the Crowns sound the best with electrostatic speakers and can survive the “drive”.Read full review
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I'm using this amp to drive a pair of Magnapan 3.7'. They have a lot of power and it's clean. They are a class D amp so there's not a lot of weight and they are 90-95 per cent efficient. I'm hearing instruments which were in the background and my former amp didn't bring them out. I would recommend this amp to anyone wishing to upgrade their system for not a lot of money. The amp has a lot of high end items which would cost 3-5 times more to get. Balanced outputs, internal crossovers both high and low. Bridgeable for mono, which ups the power by 2. This is the 1st new amp that I have bought in 44 yrs. and I'm very pleased with the sound and quality of this amp. Treat yourself to an upgrade in sound. Jeff Woods
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Recommended by a car audio enthusiast... I'm powering a custom made 15" sub for my home theater... Great amp and even better value!! It's easy to set up and amazingly light weight for the power rating.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I had an onkyo 504 before this, but my cat got sick on it and pow it was gone. Couldn't find anyone close that I trusted to repair it so I put it back until I do. I figured I would buy this amp to get me through. It definitely fits the bill. I am super impressed with how authoritatively it drives my home subs. I understand it doesn't have the smooth clean power my Onkyo has, but watching movies the explosions are solid and catch me off guard like a real life explosion would. Adds a new dimension to action movies. It still plays well on music, but you can hear the harshness compared to the Onkyo. However it is a PA amp and it delivers well beyond my expectations. Love it. May not worry about fixing my Onkyo for a long time.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
This is a great Class D amplifier. Sound quality is superb and the power will make your ears hurt big time. It is so light, it will be easy to carry in one hand.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Just received it. Did not hook it up yet but ship fast and well pack lol I laugh cause it was a lot of bubble wrap.i can’t wait to hook it up am going to use it for either my ceiling speakers or my svs bi pole surround speakers . When I get it hook up I will make an review of it
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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