Crown XLS 202 Two-channel Power Amplifier 200 watts per channel at 8 Ohms

by Crown

Product Features

• 300 watts per channel at 8 ohms, 400 watts per channel at 4 ohms, 800 watts at 8 ohms bridged
• Housed in a rugged, all-steel 3U chassis and engineered to meet the most demanding audio requirements
• Electronically balanced XLR inputs; touchproof binding post and Speakon® outputs
• Precision detented level controls, power switch, power LED, and six LEDs which indicate signal, clip and fault for each channel.
• Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty completely protects your investment and guarantees its specifications

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 19 x 3.5 inches ; 25.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 28 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000FLYMBM
• Item model number: CRO XLS202
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,290 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #76 in Musical Instruments > Live Sound & Stage > Power Amplifiers

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Crown's XLS Series 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. XLS Series amplifiers are professional stereo power amplifiers engineered to meet demanding audio requirements reliably and within budget. Plus, every XLS Series amplifier is backed by Crown's three-year warranty.

Affordable, quality power amplification. Click to enlarge.

Speakon and binding post outputs. Click to enlarge.

Stereo Power
The XLS202 cranks out 300 Watts per channel (600 bridged mono). Each channel features precision detented level controls, a power switch and power LED, and six LEDs which indicate signal, clip and fault.

Input and Output
Two 3-pin, female, balanced XLR inputs are provided for input (one per channel).

Four-pole Speakon connectors and binding post jacks are both provided for output. 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. The binding posts accept banana plugs or bare wire.

Rugged Chassis
Housed in a rugged, all-steel 2U chassis, the XLS202 will have no problem coping with the rigors of day-to-day usage.

Plenty of Protection
The XLS202 boasts extensive protection and diagnostic capabilities. Output Current Limiting circuitry protects the amplifier output stage from damage caused by short-circuit loads. DC Protection disconnects the loudspeaker load in the event of an output DC offset exceeding 2V. The high-voltage power supplies are protected by a circuit breaker, and the Thermal Protection circuit protects you from overheating.

Of course, prevention is the best protection. Internal heat sinks and efficient forced-air fans prevent excessive thermal buildup to begin with.

Three-Year Warranty
The XLS202 is backed up by Crown's three-year, no-fault, fully transferable warranty. Protect your investment and guarantee its specifications.

What's in the Box
Crown XLS202 Amplifier, Owner's Manual

Product Description

Crown XLS202 Stereo Power Amplifier 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. 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 Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully-Transferable Warranty that covers everything. With over five 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!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kick heiny little power amp for an AMAZING price, September 13, 2010

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D. Wilson "Paparx" (South East VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crown XLS 202 Two-channel Power Amplifier 200 watts per channel at 8 Ohms (Electronics)

Another product that wears the CROWN. I have had other power amps and this little dude does awesome for its specs. You cannot go wrong with any of the XLS line. Tough, clear, powerful and amazing price make them no brainers. Some people may not like that the fan runs all the time but this is a power AMP not a Phase Linear. Its pretty quiet anyway. It works and works very well.

My only thought is make sure you buy the correct power model for your needs. There are many XLS to choose from. The 202 was perfectly sized for my studio needs.

4.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy Power Amp (With a trusted Name) at a Decent Price, December 13, 2010

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James J. Ashforth II "Ashfojam Studios" (Philadelphia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crown XLS 202 Two-channel Power Amplifier 200 watts per channel at 8 Ohms (Electronics)

I bought this power amp about 5 months ago to power 2 Tapco 12" Speaker Cabs I run Vocals with in my garage and for shows. Its been a very reliable amp so far, and it has a pretty good amount of power for pushing vocals, bass, or just playing music. As far as features, it is pretty cut and dry, and doesnt have a whole lot of extras. The only thing I can say against it is its noise handling. I found, in a noisy garage with 3 mics, the clipping light was going off frequently. Then again, in a noisy garage, you can tell much difference when sound starts to distort, but when just playing music through it, its got pretty good clarity.

For lighter use, and most 2 speaker set ups, this amp is great and affordable

NOTE: I havent tried it out with a sub, so I dont know how well it responds to bass, and if there is any frequency loss. Might be a good idea to research if interested.

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent affordable power, November 5, 2010

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This review is from: Crown XLS 202 Two-channel Power Amplifier 200 watts per channel at 8 Ohms (Electronics)

I bought this amp to replace my more expensive Samson 550 watt power amp. Boy did I make the right decision. I can run it at painful levels for hours on end without it getting weak or hot. But I would like to have seen it have more input and output options that just XLR in and binding posts out.