The XLS 202, 402, and 602 all combine first-class reliability with a number of significant features. A selectable high-pass filter (30Hz/15Hz/Off) on each channel enables the amplifier to work more efficiently when not being used with full-range cabinets or subwoofers, while a pair of linear optocoupler clip limiters helps protect loudspeakers from being overdriven.
Price: $399.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
simple plug it in ,hook up ya inputs,output start playin
Quality:
heavy as a bastard.but ive droped once or twice still looks great and works great
Value:
nutin better in its price range.
Sound:
good sound but if ya not running clean sound its starts to glow the trip lights if ya killin it.and still after 4 hours of blastin at 10 it dont cut out.good stuff
Ease of Use:
even a monkey could hook it up
Support:
never needed them
Overall:
could not have made a better choice.if i hade to buy one again i would.or maybe the 602
Building on the reputation of the world-famous Peavey CS 800, which conquered the power amp market in the 1970s, the CS Series is the global standard bearer for workhorse reliability. Over the years, these amps have benefited from some of Peavey’s most popular audio innovations, including Peavey’s exclusive DDT compression/anti-clipping protection. With its 2RU design and power points up to 4080 watts, this latest evolution of the CS Series is leaner, louder and lighter than ever!
Price: $1249.95 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Quality:
The second time we used this amp it blew up and took 4 speakers with it.
Value:
If it is not road worthy I don’t want or need it at any price.
Desirability:
I wouldn’t care for one at all after using it. We may have just got a Lemon but from my personal experince I can’t afford to keep replacing amps that go DC and the speakers they take out when they do.
Sound:
lots of power but with no warning it went dc and took out 4 sub cabinets with it.
The M-4000 (4000W) amplifier by Mackie represents the pinnacle of Class-H power amp engineering, from a design team with a collective 38 years of amplifier experience. Mackie named the M-Series “High-Efficiency Amplifiers” for their ability to squeeze every drop of power out of standard 120/240v power outlets, delivering more watts to your loudspeakers than anything even close to their price. And not only do the M-Series deliver major watts, but they sound incredible, thanks to Class-H power stages, new built-in limiters, a sparing use of negative feedback, and perfect crossover integration with Mackie’s Precision Passive loudspeakers.
Price: $479.95 Buy now!
QSC’s RMX 5050 power amplifier represents the state-of-the-art in professional quality performance at an affordable price. Perfectly suited for a wide range of sound reinforcement applications including professional touring, performing musicians, and mobile entertainers, the RMX 5050 is optimized to deliver high levels of sustained power, extraordinary audio performance and road-proven reliability.
Price: $1599.00 Buy now!
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.
Price: $599.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
It comes ready to use. You will need to invest in the Speakon cables, which you will definitely want. Buy top-shelf cables!
Quality:
Product seems to be very well designed and built. I believe it will be dependable.
Value:
Absolutely worth every penny.
Desirability:
Not flashy at all. Businesslike. Very desireable.
Sound:
I am using the XLS802 under an Alembic F2B preamp, and it is excellent. Bridged mono at 4ohms, the amp is silent running (very soft fan whirr only), and the power is amazing. The preamp is excellent, and the headroom the bridged amp gives me is beyond any requirements that the Acme Low B cabinet (4×10-high power requirements of 1000 watts or more to avoid clipping) demands at full song. Excellent power amp. Deserves to be a Crown.
Ease of Use:
I run it bridged mono. Attenuators fully open. The preamp controls presence and tone completely, while the Crown is invisible (noisewise) in the signal chain. Just like you want it to be. But believe me, you can’t forget that you are using the equivalent of a tactical nuke to power your rig!
Support:
Haven’t had any problems to deal with so far.
Overall:
I see no reason to ever replace it. For my performance needs, it is complete and utter overkill, headroom wise. Permanent addition to my rack.
The RMX Series amplifiers give you clean, dynamic power with the legendary QSC sound quality and reliability that pros depend on. The RMX Series delivers unmatched performance at a new breakthrough price.
Price: $599.00 Buy now!
The SLA-1 Studio Linear Amplifier is a robust yet compact power amplifier designed for studio and even live applications. It has been designed and engineered to provide clean, quiet power and excellent sound with ultra-low noise and distortion.
Price: $269.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
What can you say? Simple, uncluttered, clean.
Quality:
By far, one of the best-constructed pieces of equipment I’ve seen in a while…and I have over 25 years experience as an electronics technician and design engineer!
Value:
Top-notch…
Desirability:
The “hide-able” attenuator dial knobs are exceptionally cool…
Sound:
Haven’t run a live gig with it yet, but sounds great with recorded music.
Ease of Use:
Simple as A-B-C…
Support:
N/A, so far…
Overall:
Smallest, lightest 1 rack space amp out there…plenty of power to drive a couple of monitors…I’ve got it mounted in an SKB shallow XRACK2 with a power distribution strip…the whole rack only weighs 24 lbs!
The new RMX Series amplifiers give you clean, dynamic power with the legendary QSC sound quality and reliability that pros depend on. The RMX Series delivers unmatched performance at a new breakthrough price.
Price: $699.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
i wish there was a 20hz subsonic filter because my subs play down to 22hz.
Quality:
very solid build.
Value:
awesome value i use it in my home theater pushing my custom sub box.more than adequate power.
Desirability:
solid fit and finish.
Sound:
i use this amp to power custome sub box and it does a great job.
Support:
never needed support
Overall:
very well built amp. qsc specifies the rmx 1850 to be more stable in 2 ohm loads for long hauls. wish i knew that before purchase, but no biggie because once i plugged amp in i fell in love.i am very satisfied with the rmx 2450.
The XLS 202, 402, and 602 all combine first-class reliability with a number of significant features. A selectable high-pass filter (30Hz/15Hz/Off) on each channel enables the amplifier to work more efficiently when not being used with full-range cabinets or subwoofers, while a pair of linear optocoupler clip limiters helps protect loudspeakers from being overdriven.
Price: $299.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Quality:
Power fan too loud…
Value:
If you aren’t worried about the fan noise (maybe an enclosed rack?), then this is a good amp for the money.
Sound:
The quality of the musical sound is good at this price. But the fan is too loud
Ease of Use:
Duh? It’s a power amp…
Overall:
I have had this thing for a few years now. I plan to find a quieter power amp to purchase.
The XTi Series of Crown amplifiers are professional tools designed and built for portable PA applications. The series includes 3 models which are identical except for output power: XTI 1000, 2000 and 4000. All are rugged and lightweight, and offer unmatched value in their class.
Price: $999.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
all you need in an amp..plus more..wish it had 1/4 inch inputs
Quality:
it’s crown what do ou expec??…IT TAKES A BEATING!!!!!!
Value:
it could be cheaper…just like evreything else Lol
Desirability:
now now,dont get to excited it’s only and amp..but it looks REALLY GOOD!
Sound:
awesome you can hook it up to your pc via usb and set all the EQ’s…great lcd screen.
Ease of Use:
hook it up and ur ready to rock..easy pc software called system architect..and you can switch it from bridge mono to stereo and set the limits
Support:
had some questions about the software..the heped me out right away
Overall:
i like it i have had it since october..runs like a charm never overheats or anyting.