Crown Audio XLi 1500 Two-channel 450W Power Amplifier
Description
Crown Audio XLi 1500 Two-channel 450W Power Amplifier
The XLi 1500 is a battle-tested power amp built for gigging rigs and permanent installations that demand reliability night after night. Crown's six decades of amplifier engineering shows in every detail: the compact 3.5" rack-mountable chassis houses rock-solid amplification with forced-air cooling and comprehensive protection circuitry that keeps your signal flowing through extended sets and long venue days without compromise. This amp doesn't need marketing—it just works.
Power & Flexibility
Output reaches 450W per channel at 4 ohms, 330W per channel at 8 ohms, or 900W bridged mono at 8 ohms, giving you the headroom to drive different speaker loads and scale your rig from small venues to larger rooms. Stereo, parallel, and bridge-mono operating modes let you configure exactly what your system needs without rewiring.
Audio Performance
Clean, transparent amplification with a 0.5% THD specification and 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio means what you send to the amp comes out pristine on stage. The damping factor of 200 keeps your speakers tight and controlled, while 20 Hz–20 kHz frequency response ensures every note—from deep lows to crystalline highs—reproduces with authority.
Key Features
- 450W per channel at 4 ohms; 330W per channel at 8 ohms; 900W at 8 ohms bridged mono
- Total Harmonic Distortion of 0.5%
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio of 100 dB
- Damping factor of 200
- Frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, +0/−1 dB at 1 watt
- RCA and XLR inputs with user-selectable sensitivity (0.755V or 1.4V)
- Speakon and binding post outputs
- Stereo, parallel, and bridge-mono operating modes
- Input impedance of 20,000 Ω
- Forced-air cooling with protection against shorts, no-load, on/off thumps, and RF interference
- Power, fault, signal presence, and clip indicators for each channel
- Compact 19" × 3.5" × 12.4" form factor; weighs 12.7 kg
The Crown XLi 1500 pairs solid engineering, straightforward connectivity, and dependable protection in a format that fits professional and venue installations where performance matters more than marketing.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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At a Glance
The Crown Audio XLi 1500 is a compact, two-channel power amp delivering 450W per channel at 4 ohms with clean, transparent amplification and tight speaker control—built for live sound, worship spaces, and entertainment venues that demand reliability without compromise. Its flexible operating modes (stereo, parallel, bridge-mono) and robust protection circuitry make it a dependable workhorse for touring, permanent installations, and rental fleets. Choose it for six decades of Crown engineering, a 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio, and the kind of no-nonsense performance that keeps your show running night after night.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Live Sound Reinforcement
- ✓ Worship Spaces
- ✓ Entertainment Venues
- ✓ Studio Monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions
What speaker configurations does the XLi 1500 support?
The amp delivers 450W per channel at 4 ohms, 330W per channel at 8 ohms, or 900W in bridged mono at 8 ohms, with stereo, parallel, and bridge-mono operating modes to accommodate different speaker setups and system designs.
How does the XLi 1500 handle extended live-sound use?
It features forced-air cooling and comprehensive protection circuitry against shorts, no-load conditions, on-off thumps, and RF interference, ensuring stable operation through long venue gigs and installations.
What connectivity and input options are included?
The amp includes both RCA and XLR inputs with user-selectable sensitivity (0.755V or 1.4V), plus Speakon and binding post outputs for flexible integration into any venue or studio setup.
Is the XLi 1500 rack-mountable?
Yes; it fits a standard 19-inch rack in a compact 3.5-inch rack space and weighs 12.7 kg, making it portable and suitable for both touring and permanent installations.
What audio specifications define its transparency?
The amp delivers a 0.5% THD specification, 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio, a damping factor of 200 for tight speaker control, and a frequency response of 20 Hz–20 kHz, ensuring clean, distortion-free amplification across the audible spectrum.