Crown Audio

Crown Audio XLC 2500

Two-channel, 500W @ 4Ω Power Amplifier

Available in two models, the XLC2500 and XLC2800 incorporate Crown’s proprietary DriveCore™ Technology, which significantly reduces the amplifiers’ size, while yielding much more energy efficient operation – without sacrificing performance.

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Technical Specifications

AC Line Voltage and Frequency Configurations Available
(+/- 10%) 100VAC 50/60 Hz, 110VAC 60 Hz, 220 and 230~240VAC 50 Hz
Voltage Gain
35
Sensitivity (for full rated power at 4Ω)
1.4V
Signal to Noise Ratio (ref. rated power, 8Ω, 1 kHz)
> 103 dB
THD
<0.5%
Damping Factor (8Ω, 10 Hz to 400 Hz)
>200
Intermodulation Distortion (from full rated output to -30 dB)
<0.3%
Frequency Response (at 1W, 20 Hz - 20 kHz)
0 dB
Crosstalk (below rated 8Ω power, at 1 kHz)
>85 dB ;
Crosstalk (below rated 8Ω power, at 20 kHz)
>55 dB
Input Impedance (nominal)
20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced
Load Impedance
2Ω ~8Ω per channel in Stereo; 4Ω ~8Ω in Bridge
Dimensions (W x H x D)
19" x 3.5" x 8" (48.3cm x 8.9cm x 20.6cm)
Net Weight
8.3 lbs (3.75 kg)
Shipping Weight
10.7 lbs (4.85 kg)
IEC Power Connector
15A

Compact, powerful and cost-effective, the XLC Series provides ease of installation, outstanding sound quality and the unwavering reliability inherent in every Crown product. These amplifiers are powerful, affordable options for both the cinema and install markets.

Some important features for cinema applications:

  • Two models of 500W (XLC2500) and 800W (XLC2800) per channel at 4-ohms
  • XLC Amplifiers are compatible with CXM2000 for monitor, fault detection and crossover functions
  • XLC Amplifiers are compatible with Crown Monitor System DSi-8M for monitor function
  • Power for 2-ohm, 4-ohm and 8-ohm outputs, supporting stereo and bridge outputs
  • Support parallel connection of cinema surround speaker
  • Indicators provide accurate diagnostics: Power, Signal, Clip and Fault
  • Volume control on rear panel of amplifiers
  • High performance, light weight
  • DriveCore  based amplifier – weighs less than 14lbs (6 kgs)

Some important features for install applications:

  • Minimal front panel control; block connectors and controls on back of amplifiers
  • High performance lightweight DriveCore based amplifier for audiophile quality and extremely high reliability
  • Configurable input operation for stereo and parallel and bridge modes
  • Configurable output operation for stereo and bridge modes

AC Line Voltage and Frequency Configurations Available(+/- 10%) 100VAC 50/60 Hz, 110VAC 60 Hz, 220 and 230~240VAC 50 Hz
Voltage Gain35
Sensitivity (for full rated power at 4Ω)1.4V
Signal to Noise Ratio (ref. rated power, 8Ω, 1 kHz)> 103 dB
THD<0.5%
Damping Factor (8Ω, 10 Hz to 400 Hz)>200
Intermodulation Distortion (from full rated output to -30 dB)<0.3%
Frequency Response (at 1W, 20 Hz - 20 kHz)0 dB
Crosstalk (below rated 8Ω power, at 1 kHz)>85 dB ;
Crosstalk (below rated 8Ω power, at 20 kHz)>55 dB
Input Impedance (nominal)20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced
Load Impedance2Ω ~8Ω per channel in Stereo; 4Ω ~8Ω in Bridge
Dimensions (W x H x D)19" x 3.5" x 8" (48.3cm x 8.9cm x 20.6cm)
Net Weight8.3 lbs (3.75 kg)
Shipping Weight10.7 lbs (4.85 kg)
IEC Power Connector15A

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