XLS SERIES
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he XLS Series of power amplifi ers from
Crown represents a new era in affordable,
quality power amplifi cation. The line con-
sists of three models in a uniform, rugged 2U
chassis, incorporating the best of tried-and-
true design principles and innovative features.
The three models in the series are the
XLS-202, XLS-402, and XLS-602. They are
identical except for output power, sensitivity,
and weight.
XLS Series amplifi ers are professional stereo
power amplifi ers engineered to meet demand-
ing audio requirements—reliably and within
budget. Every XLS Series amplifi er is backed
by Crown's unequaled Three-Year, No-Fault,
Fully Transferable Warranty that covers every-
thing.
With over fi ve decades of experience designing
and building rock-solid products, Crown is the
standard in amplifi er technology. So check out
the affordable Crown XLS Series. They are a
powerful argument for quality and value!
For more details about the XLS Series,
contact the Crown Technical Support Group at
800-342-6939 or 574-294-8200. Also, visit the
Crown Audio website at www.crownaudio.com.
Specifi cations
The following applies to units in Stereo mode with 8-ohm loads
and rated input sensitivity unless otherwise specifi ed.
Performance
Sensitivity (volts RMS) for full rated power at
4 ohms:
XLS-202: 0.725V
XLS-402: 1.025V
XLS-602: 1.260V
Frequency Response (at 1 watt) 20 Hz to 20
kHz: ±0.75 dB.
Phase Response (degrees at 1 watt)
at 10 Hz: –10.
at 20 kHz: +19.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
A-weighted, below rated power: > 100 dB.
No weighting, below rated power: > 95 dB.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) at full band-
width power, from 20 Hz to 1 kHz: < 0.5%.
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD):
(60 Hz and 7 kHz at 4:1) from full rated output
to –40 dB: < 0.3%.
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S E R I E S
Features
• Reliable design incorporates many popular
features.
• Housed in a rugged, all-steel 2U chassis.
• Effi cient forced-air fan prevents excessive
thermal buildup.
• Electronically balanced XLR inputs; touch-
proof binding post and Speakon
XLS 202
2-ohm Stereo (per channel)
4-ohm Stereo (per channel)
8-ohm Stereo (per channel)
8-ohm Bridge-Mono
4-ohm Bridge-Mono
*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power in watts
at 1 kHz with 0.5% THD.
XLS 402
2-ohm Stereo (per channel)
4-ohm Stereo (per channel)
8-ohm Stereo (per channel)
8-ohm Bridge-Mono
4-ohm Bridge-Mono
1,140W
*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power in watts
at 1 kHz with 0.5% THD.
XLS-602
2-ohm Stereo (per channel)
4-ohm Stereo (per channel)
8-ohm Stereo (per channel)
1,200W
8-ohm Bridge-Mono
1,680W
4-ohm Bridge-Mono
*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power in watts
at 1 kHz with 0.5% THD.
• Precision detented level controls, power
switch, and four LEDs, which indicate
clip for each channel, power and fault
conditions.
• Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully-Transferable
Warranty completely protects your invest-
ment and guarantees its specifi cations.
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outputs.
Damping Factor (8 ohm) 10 Hz to 400 Hz: >200.
*
1 kHz
Crosstalk (below rated power)
Power
at 1 kHz: –82 dB.
250W
at 20 kHz: –58 dB.
200W
Voltage Gain (at maximum output): 31 dB.
145W
400W
Power
Output Power: See power charts at left.
500W
Load Impedance: Safe with all types of loads.
Rated for 2 to 8 ohms per channel in Stereo, 8
ohms in Bridge Mono.
AC Line Voltage and Frequency Confi gurations
*
1 kHz
Available (±10%): 120VAC/60 Hz and
Power
230VAC/50 Hz.
570W
400W
Controls
260W
Level: Two front-panel, black rotary level
controls, one for each channel.
800W
Power: Front-panel switch; on when in the UP
position.
Circuit Breaker: Provides overload protection.
Indicators
*
1 kHz
Clip: Two front-panel red LEDs, one for each
Power
channel, illuminate when the channel's output
840W
signal is being overdriven.
600W
Power: Green front-panel LED indicates
amplifi er has been turned on and AC power
370W
is available.
Fault: Yellow front-panel LED illuminates when
amplifi er is in protect mode. Also illuminates
briefl y during normal power-up when amplifi er
is fi rst switched on.
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