Amp to power passive Subs

[walter duque]

I was thinking about getting this Crown XLi 2500 - 1,500W (XLI Series 750W Power Amp) - Specs @ Yahoo Shopping amp to power my Isobaric subs. Is this a good choice or should I consider some other amp. Recommended power for the subs is 1200 watts+. I am using a Cinepro 1k2 to power these subs for now (which sounds great), amp puts out 350 watts into 8 ohms and 500 watts into 4 ohms, but I need that amp to power my rears.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

We have had a very long threads regarding using pro-amps in home audio and I strongly believe that Crown XLS series is as close as regular home user could get a pro amp and use it easily at home.
1200W into 4 ohm for each of two subs? I think it would be good option to go with pair of XLS 1500. At 4 Ohm bridged they output 1500w each

Just ask Jinuku

p.s: this is one of the thread i have mentioned:
http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/amps-pre-pros-receivers/79978-crown-xls-drivecore-thread.html

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I was thinking about getting this Crown XLi 2500 - 1,500W (XLI Series 750W Power Amp) - Specs @ Yahoo Shopping amp to power my Isobaric subs. Is this a good choice or should I consider some other amp. Recommended power for the subs is 1200 watts+. I am using a Cinepro 1k2 to power these subs for now (which sounds great), amp puts out 350 watts into 8 ohms and 500 watts into 4 ohms, but I need that amp to power my rears.

Crown XLS amps make excellent choice IMO.

Another good choice is the Dayton sub amp.
Dayton Audio SA1000 Subwoofer Amplifier Rack Mountable | 300-811#

 

[walter duque]

We have had a very long threads regarding using pro-amps in home audio and I strongly believe that Crown XLS series is as close as regular home user could get a pro amp and use it easily at home.
1200W into 4 ohm for each of two subs? I think it would be good option to go with pair of XLS 1500. At 4 Ohm bridged they output 1500w each

Just ask Jinuku

p.s: this is one of the thread i have mentioned:
http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/amps-pre-pros-receivers/79978-crown-xls-drivecore-thread.html

The subs are rated at 8 ohms, could I still use XLS 1500 in bridged mode. Would it be safe?

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

The subs are rated at 8 ohms, could I still use XLS 1500 in bridged mode. Would it be safe?

yes, 8 ohm is practialy always safer than bridged 4ohm
see datasheet here
http://www.crownaudio.com/media/storagebk/pdf/amps/XLS_Datasheet_CRO137.pdf

 

[walter duque]

yes, 8 ohm is practialy always safer than bridged 4ohm
see datasheet here
http://www.crownaudio.com/media/storagebk/pdf/amps/XLS_Datasheet_CRO137.pdf

Thanks for the info. I think I gonna start with one XLS 2500 and go from there. One should be good for a start.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Thanks for the info. I think I gonna start with one XLS 2500 and go from there. One should be good for a start.

Currently the prices are bit high. Set your price alerts and wait if you are not in rush
Crown NXLS2500-0-US Power Amplifier | Amazon price tracker / tracking, Amazon price history charts, Amazon price watches, Amazon price drop alerts | camelcamelcamel.com

Look at 3rd party NEW price history

 

[Hookedonc4]

We have 4 of the M1000 Sub Amps and they work great for us.

James Loudspeaker - Product - Electronics - Amplifiers - M1000 - M1000 Sub-Amp

 

[pdxrealtor]

Ive got a group buy going on for the PEAVY IPR2 series amps. Another great pro audio amp. Im most likely grabbing a couple for my front mains, and have the 7500 for my subs.

Class D just like the crown, but does not have the connection flexibility of the Crown. Thats no biggie though really.

 

[walter duque]

For now I am using a Cinepro 1K2 which is 350 watts into 8 ohms and 500 watts into 4 ohms with 3.5 db of head room. For now I have to use this amp (which does sound good) till I have the funds to pick up an AB International 800.2 from a friend of mine. The subs are rated at 8 ohms and the builder does recommend to use 1200+watts to get the fullest out of the subs.