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Crown XLS 2502: Full Specifications

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The Crown XLS2502 2-Channel Class D DriveCore Professional Audio Power Amplifier with DSP, Band Pass Filters & Peakx Limiters. XLR/RCA Inputs, 775W at 4 Ohm, PureBand Crossover System. Black lists at $843.98. Published figures: amplifier channels 2, power at 8 ohms 440 W per channel, power at 4 ohms 775 W per channel. It suits passive subwoofers, or mains in a 500 seat and up sanctuary.

The largest of the XLS range, for a passive subwoofer pair or high-sensitivity mains in a large room.

Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.

Crown XLS 2502 specifications

The Crown XLS 2502 publishes amplifier channels 2, power at 8 ohms 440 W per channel, power at 4 ohms 775 W per channel, at a listed price of $843.98.

Crown XLS2502 2-Channel Class D DriveCore Professional Audio Power Amplifier with DSP, Band Pass Filters & Peakx Limiters. XLR/RCA Inputs, 775W at 4 Ohm, PureBand Crossover System. Black: published specifications
SpecificationPublished figure
Amplifier channels2
Power at 8 ohms440 W per channel
Power at 4 ohms775 W per channel
Class DYes
Onboard DSPYes
Rack space1U

What this model suits in a church

Best for: Passive subwoofers, or mains in a 500 seat and up sanctuary.

Category: power amplifiers. Tier on this site: Expert, which on ChurchSoundCalc means the performance ceiling, for a large room or a multi-campus standard, and more than most churches need.

The closest alternatives at a similar price

Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.

Side by side

XLS 2502 against the nearest alternatives
Model Price Amplifier channelsPower at 4 ohmsClass DRack spacePower at 8 ohmsOnboard DSP
Crown XLS2502 2-Channel Class D DriveCore Professional Audio Power Amplifier with DSP, Band Pass Filters & Peakx Limiters. XLR/RCA Inputs, 775W at 4 Ohm, PureBand Crossover System. Black Crown XLS2502 2-Channel Class D DriveCore Professional Audio Power Amplifier with DSP, Band Pass Filters & Peakx Limiters. XLR/RCA Inputs, 775W at 4 Ohm, PureBand Crossover System. Black $843.98 2775 W per channelYes1U440 W per channelYes
Crown XLS2002 2-Channel Class D DriveCore Professional Power Amplifier with DSP, Band Pass Filters & Peakx Limiters. XLR/RCA Inputs, 650W at 4 Ohm, PureBand Crossover System. Black Crown XLS2002 2-Channel Class D DriveCore Professional Power Amplifier with DSP, Band Pass Filters & Peakx Limiters. XLR/RCA Inputs, 650W at 4 Ohm, PureBand Crossover System. Black $629.96 2650 W per channelYes1U375 W per channelYes
Crown XLS1502 2-Channel Class D DriveCore Professional Power Amplifier with DSP, Band Pass Filters & Peak Limiters. XLR/RCA Inputs, 525W at 4 Ohm, PureBand Crossover System. Black Crown XLS1502 2-Channel Class D DriveCore Professional Power Amplifier with DSP, Band Pass Filters & Peak Limiters. XLR/RCA Inputs, 525W at 4 Ohm, PureBand Crossover System. Black $579.99 2525 W per channelYes1U300 W per channelYes
Crown CDi 2000 Two-Channel, 800-Watt @ 4Ω, 70V/140V Power Amplifier Crown CDi 2000 Two-Channel, 800-Watt @ 4Ω, 70V/140V Power Amplifier $1,125.00 2800 W per channelYes1U--

How we chose

We did not test these products in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets and operator manuals, FCC rules where spectrum is involved, published standards, warranty terms, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real room size, seat count or input list rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a product is wrong for most churches we say so on the page.

Sources

  • Crown published specifications for the XLS 2502
  • Amazon product listing features and current pricing

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Crown XLS 2502 cost?

It was listed at $843.98 when this page was last compiled. Pro audio and video pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before a committee votes on a budget.

Is the Crown XLS 2502 right for our church?

Passive subwoofers, or mains in a 500 seat and up sanctuary. Beyond that, the honest test is whether its numbers match your room rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what your room actually needs first, then check this model against that answer.

Where do these specifications come from?

The manufacturer’s published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated.

Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, operator manuals, FCC rules, published standards and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Sound system design, rigging loudspeakers overhead, and any electrical work are jobs for a qualified professional: have flown loudspeakers and their attachment points signed off by a structural engineer or a certified rigger, and have all wiring done by a licensed electrician to your local code. Wireless microphone rules change, so confirm the current FCC position before buying. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.