Crown XTI-2000

[Tony3d]

I have gone on a lot of sites gathering all kinds of info on Crown. The majority of what I see is Crown is great for use with subs, but don't have a lot resolving detail, and make harsh sounding amplifiers for use in a full range stereo. I can hardly believe this. The only Crown I can refer to is the DC300A which I thought was superb over the entire range. Maybe my hearing is not that good, but harsh is hardly how I would describe the DC300A. Can anyone give me a little more insite into this? I just bought my Christmas present a Crown Xti-2000 and it's wrapped and sitting under my tree. I really don't want to hear that I just bought a subwoofer amp.

 

[nav]

People say a lot of things. I'd be more worried about silencing the fan than anything else. Listen to it yourself and then pass judgment.

 

[porziob]

Crown Amps

I have gone on a lot of sites gathering all kinds of info on Crown. The majority of what I see is Crown is great for use with subs, but don't have a lot resolving detail, and make harsh sounding amplifiers for use in a full range stereo. I can hardly believe this. The only Crown I can refer to is the DC300A which I thought was superb over the entire range. Maybe my hearing is not that good, but harsh is hardly how I would describe the DC300A. Can anyone give me a little more insite into this? I just bought my Christmas present a Crown Xti-2000 and it's wrapped and sitting under my tree. I really don't want to hear that I just bought a subwoofer amp.

The DC 300A was an analog SS amp. Crown seems to have shifted their production to switching amps. Whether these are ready for prime time in a home environment is questionable. The co.`s focus has shifted to sound reinforcement. Most of their product line now uses fans. You might have to swap the fan out for a quieter one. You won`t know til you hook it up. Why anticipate problems.

 

[Tony3d]

The DC 300A was an analog SS amp. Crown seems to have shifted their production to switching amps. Whether these are ready for prime time in a home environment is questionable. The co.`s focus has shifted to sound reinforcement. Most of their product line now uses fans. You might have to swap the fan out for a quieter one. You won`t know til you hook it up. Why anticipate problems.

I don't think the fan is going to be a problem. From what I understand it works on demand, and in a home situation it hardly ever runs. I called Crown up and they said the amps inputs were digital, but the outputs were still analog AB+B the same topology as the DC300A.

 

[Nuglets]

When I switched from my receiver powering my speaker's to a Peavey Professional amp I didn't notice a difference in sound quality. The only thing that I noticed was being able to crank it up louder without distortion or a compressed sound. I think you will happy with your decision as long as you aren't looking for a night and day difference in sound quality when compared to what you have now. Based on my experience and research the amplifier won't change the sound much(unless of course it isn't designed for what it is being used for), it will just allow you to get louder sound when you want it.

 

[Glenee]

I run 2 Crown K2's with my B&W 802D's. Recently had the guys from audio shop over to see how my 802's were doing. No problems here. Used in stereo 2 Channel. Just wonderful. You are going to be happy.
Merry Christmas,
Glenee

 

[chicomoralessxm]

Well I have always wondered about using 'pro' amps myself for my 2 channel set up. The main factor i guess is power and prices even though most audiophiles do reccomend against it. Specs wise a dummy like would seem to go for it. you can also check out a brand called qsc they make very good amps as well around the same price range as crown.

 

[Nuglets]

Well I have always wondered about using 'pro' amps myself for my 2 channel set up. The main factor i guess is power and prices even though most audiophiles do reccomend against it. Specs wise a dummy like would seem to go for it. you can also check out a brand called qsc they make very good amps as well around the same price range as crown.

My main problem with it is the fan, which acturally doesn't bother me one bit, but the first thing my family said when watching a movie is "Does that thing have to be so loud?"

 

[tomd51]

I've used the Behringer A500 both in stereo and bridged modes and there is no lack of detail going from the internal amps of my Yamaha RX-V2500 nor is there any difference compared to an Adcom GFA-5500 I own as well.

My experience is similar to Nuglet's post. The A500s (particularly in bridged mode) allowed for plenty of headroom and became almost impossible to drive to audible distortion. From many other posts I've come across, the Crown and QSC amps are also great performers for the money. Amplifiers should rarely (if ever) alter the sound, the only time being when they are driven to audible levels of distortion.

Now as for the fan, well that's a different story... -TD

ps
Also of note, the A500s do not have a fan. The next step up in the Behringer line does..

 

[Tony3d]

Thanks Guys. The Xti-2000 has fans that only spin up when needed. In a home setting I would think they would rarely come on. I'm going to give the Crown Xti-2000 475watts into 8 ohms a try. For $699.00 I don't see how I could go wrong.

 

[mtrycrafts]

Thanks Guys. The Xti-2000 has fans that only spin up when needed. In a home setting I would think they would rarely come on. I'm going to give the Crown Xti-2000 475watts into 8 ohms a try. For $699.00 I don't see how I could go wrong.

Or, the Behringer A500, bridged mode, while not quite at 475 watts @ 1% THD, it is a beast with less thd and only $180.

 

[chicomoralessxm]

My main problem with it is the fan, which acturally doesn't bother me one bit, but the first thing my family said when watching a movie is "Does that thing have to be so loud?"

Yep i know what you mean. I use the QSC in a PA systems so you dont even hear it but in a ht or 2channel for some it could be annoying. Personally i find the the QSC model the CX i think really quiet compared to an older crown(ce1000) amp i had and the peavey. Some of these newer fans are much more silent but for some and where they are placed this is still and definate minus. So then its get a 'real' amp designed for that usage nice and silent lol

 

[Tony3d]

According to Crown the fans in the xti series only runs when needed. In a typical home setup, it may never turn on at all. The 475 watt rating is not in the bridge mode, and THD is .5 not 1%.