Crown xls 2502 replacement . Is there a step up for home subs ???

[Ssmokeyy]

Like the title states. I have this crown. Never had a problem but I im making big changes right now and wonder if there is a better amp put there for this job
I wonder what real world watts Are from this thing. Is the dayton sa1000 worth a try or is the xls 2502 doing the subs are stereo integrity 15 inch. Im aiming to have 6 when the room is done
Other amps I have is anthem & starke sound.

 

[Svend P]

For sub duty I don't think you can do better. I have 5 of them myself

Crown XLS2502 Stereo Amplifier Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Crown XLS2502 DriveCore (switching) 2-channel amplifier. It is on kind loan from a member. The XLS 2502 cost US $645 including free shipping from Amazon. It has DSP functionality which I did not test. And is specified to drive 2 ohm load...

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[Sneakerz4me]

Like the title states. I have this crown. Never had a problem but I im making big changes right now and wonder if there is a better amp put there for this job
I wonder what real world watts Are from this thing. Is the dayton sa1000 worth a try or is the xls 2502 doing the subs are stereo integrity 15 inch. Im aiming to have 6 when the room is done
Other amps I have is anthem & starke sound.

For sub duty I don't think you can do better. I have 5 of them myself

Crown XLS2502 Stereo Amplifier Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Crown XLS2502 DriveCore (switching) 2-channel amplifier. It is on kind loan from a member. The XLS 2502 cost US $645 including free shipping from Amazon. It has DSP functionality which I did not test. And is specified to drive 2 ohm load...

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Hi do either of you get hum from the sub with the gain raised about 1/4, with it being really noticable 1/2 and above?

 

[JohnnyAudio]

My Dayton sa1000 blew up after a year.
Replaced with a Fosi M03.

 

[Ssmokeyy]

No hum I have gains maxxed

 

[Sneakerz4me]

Thanks. I got something going on with my setup. Can't get rid of this hum

No hum I have gains maxxe

 

[middlemarch]

Thanks. I got something going on with my setup. Can't get rid of this hum

How are you driving the amp? I had a miniDSP 2x4hd between my receiver and the XLS and had the hum. Changed configuration to drive amp directly from receiver and hum is gone.

 

[Sneakerz4me]

How are you driving the amp? I had a miniDSP 2x4hd between my receiver and the XLS and had the hum. Changed configuration to drive amp directly from receiver and hum is gone.

Minidsp to amp. I'll bypass it to see if it changes it. Thanks

Although I kinda need the Minidsp for the diy sub hpf

 

[JohnnyAudio]

Thanks. I got something going on with my setup. Can't get rid of this hum

Unplug all inputs, it may be coming from an input.

 

[skankhobag]

Crown’s old amps are legendary, but now… not so much.

If you want a bullet proof amp for subwoofer duty, check out Lab Gruppen. They’re part of the TC conglomerate.

Lab Gruppen has amps up to 2,300 watts on four channels.

 

[Svend P]

Crown’s old amps are legendary, but now… not so much.

If you want a bullet proof amp for subwoofer duty, check out Lab Gruppen. They’re part of the TC conglomerate.

Lab Gruppen has amps up to 2,300 watts on four channels.

The only one Amirm has tested didn't measure that great

Lab.Gruppen E 4:2 Pro Amplifier Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Lab.Gruppen E 4:2 "touring" pro amplifier. It was kindly sent to me by a member. The E42 costs US $899. If you don't know about the originally Swedish company they have been a fixture in pro amplification for many years. It has changed hands...

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[skankhobag]

The only one Amirm has tested didn't measure that great

Lab.Gruppen E 4:2 Pro Amplifier Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Lab.Gruppen E 4:2 "touring" pro amplifier. It was kindly sent to me by a member. The E42 costs US $899. If you don't know about the originally Swedish company they have been a fixture in pro amplification for many years. It has changed hands...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Yeah, that amp didn’t measure well at all.

There are a couple nits to pick, though, with the description of the amp:
• It was characterized as a touring amp. That’s not what it is. Look at the rear panel and you find phoenix connectors. Those aren’t what you find on a touring amp.

• This amp is meant for PA installations in malls, office buildings, etc. As such, durability and glitch-free operation are what this is built for. High fidelity isn’t a consideration.

For subwoofer duty, I’d be looking at their
IPX 2400:

Lab Gruppen | Product | IPX 2400

www.labgruppen.com

Good performance, tons of power, digital inputs and some terrific DSP. Literally, everything you could want to power a passive sub.