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Connecting my Pioneer VSX821 or my Yamaha HTR-5980 or my Denon AVR 1907 to this Crown XLS1002 requires me to turn the LFE out to max + XLS1002 gain knob to 3 O'clock or higher to get sufficient bass.
I happen to have a Rolls Pro Match 15b ($55 Amazon Sept 2020) in use upstairs on an old 3db class AB amp (Garage sale $75) that I am using to power (1) 12" Infinity 1262W ($60 on Amazon like 5 years ago) in a 4.25cu ft vented box tuned to 19hz. I yanked that Rolls Pro Match 15b off that setup and connected it to the Crown XLS1002. What a HUGE difference. I was hoping the newer series like the XLS1002 with its new higher sensitivity setting of .75V might work, but NOPE.
I am using this XLS1002 as a sub amp for a single 10" infinity 1062W in a carpeted 1.25 cu ft box vented, placed under my desk that doubles as my foot rest. This sub box we made years ago to custom fit our Hyundai Elantra spare tire well area.
We sold that car and had the sub box just sitting around. I paired this Infinity 1062W 10" sub box with a pair of NHT Superzeros. Without adding a pre-amp driver like the Rolls Pro Match 15b the amp just doesn't get a big enough input signal to reach decent power output even when the .75v setting is used.
Using the gain knob on the XLS1002 + maxing out the LFE channel on the receiver risks added distortion and early clipping. With the Rolls Pro Match 15b ($56 here on Amazon) the bass blows my mind! A little 10" low end Infinity woofer (was like $55 5 years ago here on Amazon) is making the spoon in my glass of juice rattle like crazy! Everything on the desk sets into motion when some bass comes along.
I also have a Crown XLS2000 + Roll Pro Match 15b (bought like 4 or 5 years ago from Amazon) in a 5.1 Home Theater setup pushing (1) 12" Infinity 1262W (bought on Amazon like 4 years ago for like $60) in a 4.25cu ft vented box tuned to 19hz and (1) Alpine R series 12" (Crutchfield in 2020 for about $280) in another 4.25cu ft vented box tuned to 19hz. I fed the Rolls Pro Match 15b with RCAs from the dual subwoofer outputs of a Sony STRDH550. From the Rolls Pro Match 15b I used XLR cables to feed the XLS2000. It seemed like using XLR made the amp put out more power earlier on the gain knob, but it could be placebo effect.
Summary: Add a pre-amp line driver that is built well and built to last, like the Rolls Pro Match 15b.
Additional info: Years ago I used a car audio 1/2 Din Clarion equalizer that had (1) RCA input and (3) sets of RCA outputs: Front, rear, and Sub for a Crown XLS1000 ($379? Guitar Center like 7 years ago). The Clarion EQ subwoofer output had it owns gain knob and crossover frequency selection. I used a cheap $10 12v power adapter to power it. That setup also worked just as good, but I let a battle buddy buy my setup at cost for his setup (that was a Polk 15" MM series in a 5 cu ft vented box tuned to like 17hz). Now there are so many negative reviews for the Clarion 1/2 Din equalizer, I didn't want to risk it and went with what I know for a fact works and is built like a tank: ROLLS PRO MATCH 15b.
If you are comparing the Crown XLS series to some other brands like Behringer or some of the copy cat amps out of asia, the reason I went with Crown XLS series is because it's fan is not loud. I can't even hear it when it comes on! Also, the Crown does NOT have a loud pop on turn on or turn off like some of the other brands. I waited months for the XLS 1002 to be back in stock. When I finally saw a few were available from a trusted source like Crutchfield I jumped on it!
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Crown XLS1002
Two-channel, 350W at 4Ω Power Amplifier
Crown's new XLS DriveCore 2 series of power amplifiers feature an upgraded look with a larger display. Like their predecessors, the new XLS amps are equipped with Crown's patented DriveCore technology. The XLS1002 can drive your speakers with 350 watts (at 4Ω bridged) of clean power with very low distortion.
- DriveCore circuitry maintains Class D high efficiency with low noise
- Two-channel power amplifier with built-in crossover
- Independent right- and left-channel gain controls
- LCD screen with menu/prev/next buttons
- Sleep mode turns LCD screen off for less distraction
- Security mode prevents tampering
- Internal heat sinks with forced-air cooling
XLS DriveCore 2 Series Technology
DriveCore
This new amplifier technology seamlessly integrates the amplifier drive stage into the power output stage fusing everything into a chip the size of a dime. The foundational DriveCore circuitry is based on breakthroughs by Crown's own Gerald Stanley with five patents applying to the advanced feedback, modulation and output stage technologies. DriveCore's front-end drive circuits leverage the inherent efficiency of Class D output stages while also maintaining superb sonic characteristics. The end result is an ultra-efficient one-piece audio amplifier circuit that exhibits the exemplary audio quality of a highly evolved Class AB design.
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Class-I, also known as BCA (Balanced Current Amplifier) is Crown’s patented, cutting-edge technology that gets more power out of an amplifier with less waste than was ever before possible. Class-I technology offers several key advantages. It provides unprecedented efficiency, requiring less power from the AC supply than other designs and that can add up to significant cost savings over the life of the amplifier. Class-I handles reactive loudspeaker loads easily and gracefully, by reusing energy returned from the loudspeaker rather than dissipating it as heat or forcing the amp into premature current limiting.
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| Price | $395.74 | $599.00 | $751.40 | $905.71 |
| Product Type | Two-channel, 350W @ 4Ω Power Amplifier | Two-channel, 525W @ 4Ω Power Amplifier | Two-channel, 650W @ 4Ω Power Amplifier | Two-channel, 775W @ 4Ω Power Amplifier |
| Sensitivity | 1.4Vrms | 1.4Vrms | 1.4Vrms | 1.4Vrms |
| Frequency Response | +0dB, -1dB | +0dB, -1dB | +0dB, -1dB | +0dB, -1dB |
| Signal to Noise | > 97dB (at .775Vrms sensitivity, 6dB lower) | > 97dB (at .775Vrms sensitivity, 6dB lower) | > 97dB (at .775Vrms sensitivity, 6dB lower) | > 97dB (at .775Vrms sensitivity, 6dB lower) |
| Intermodulation Distortion | < 0.3% | < 0.3% | < 0.3% | < 0.3% |
| Damping Factor | > 200 | > 200 | > 200 | > 200 |
| THD | < 0.5% | < 0.5% | < 0.5% | < 0.5% |
| Crosstalk | At 1kHz: > 85dB, At 20kHz: > 55dB | At 1kHz: > 85dB, At 20kHz: > 55dB | At 1kHz: > 85dB, At 20kHz: > 55dB | At 1kHz: > 85dB, At 20kHz: > 55dB |
| Dimensions | 19" (48.3 cm) x 3.5" (8.9 cm) x 7.7" (19.6 cm) | 19" (48.3 cm) x 3.5" (8.9 cm) x 7.7" (19.6 cm) | 19" (48.3 cm) x 3.5" (8.9 cm) x 7.7" (19.6 cm) | 19" (48.3 cm) x 3.5" (8.9 cm) x 7.7" (19.6 cm) |
| Weight | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kgs) | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kgs) | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kgs) | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kgs) |
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Customers praise the amplifier's sound quality, performance, and power delivery, with one customer noting it can drive four 10-inch subs. They appreciate its versatility, with one mentioning it's perfect for driving additional small surround speakers, and find it offers incredible value for money. Customers like its lightweight design and volume control capabilities, with no issues at any volume level. While some customers find it runs very quiet, others report a slightly higher noise floor.
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97 customers mention sound quality, 84 positive, 13 negative
I have tested this out for several weeks, it's a great amp, currently using it to power my 2 front speakers (martinlogan 40's) with the input...Read more
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These crown XLS amps are amazing! The price is always very reasonable and the quality is the absolute best. I have 3 1002s and one 1502 that I use to power a 5.4.4 Atmos setup and 8 outdoor speakers. All are mounted in an in-wall rack system. The Crowns push out what they claim and they do so effortlessly. While there is a very quiet "hiss" right next to the indoor speakers, it's low enough volume that you can only hear it within 2' of the speakers when no sound is emitted. At one point, I accidentally hooked up 2 of my 18" subs in parallel and connected them to the XLS1502 in bridge mode, thus giving it a 2 ohm load in bridge. It's not rated for this, as it's only supposed to handle down to 4 ohms when bridged, but this amp had ZERO complaints for about 9 months, playing loud and hard. It never had any clipping, never any thermal issues...just CLEAN power. The only reason I didn't leave it like that is because I needed the other channel for my outdoor setup. But now I'm actually wanting to get a 2502 next since I miss how effortless my dual 18" IB subs played with all that power.
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These crown XLS amps are amazing! The price is always very reasonable and the quality is the absolute best. I have 3 1002s and one 1502 that I use to power a 5.4.4 Atmos setup and 8 outdoor speakers. All are mounted in an in-wall rack system. The Crowns push out what they claim and they do so effortlessly. While there is a very quiet "hiss" right next to the indoor speakers, it's low enough volume that you can only hear it within 2' of the speakers when no sound is emitted. At one point, I accidentally hooked up 2 of my 18" subs in parallel and connected them to the XLS1502 in bridge mode, thus giving it a 2 ohm load in bridge. It's not rated for this, as it's only supposed to handle down to 4 ohms when bridged, but this amp had ZERO complaints for about 9 months, playing loud and hard. It never had any clipping, never any thermal issues...just CLEAN power. The only reason I didn't leave it like that is because I needed the other channel for my outdoor setup. But now I'm actually wanting to get a 2502 next since I miss how effortless my dual 18" IB subs played with all that power.
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- FlatlanderReviewed in Canada on August 13, 2025
XLS 1002 great value!
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ISRLReviewed in Mexico on November 30, 2023
Buen amplificador, es un Crown.
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