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Best Crown General Power Amps 2025

Premium Crown general power amps - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Live Sound For PA Systems For Passive Speakers For General Applications For Band For Events
BRANDS: the t.amp Behringer Crown QSC Dynacord
Crown Xti 2002 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Crown Xti 2002

by Crown
General Applications PA Systems Passive Speakers
Key Feature:
• Professional audio quality
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for various PA applications
  • • Professional audio quality
✗ CONS
  • • More equipment to transport
  • • Additional cost on top of speakers

Crown Xti 2002Power AmplifierControlled power: 2x 1000 W (2 Ohm)800 W (4 Ohm)475 W (8 Ohm)1600 W Bridge 8 Ohm2000 W...

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 268581
$802
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Crown XLi 2500 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Crown XLi 2500

by Crown
Passive Speakers PA Systems Events
Key Feature:
• Higher power than integrated solutions
✓ PROS
  • • Can drive multiple speakers
  • • Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
✗ CONS
  • • More complex setup than active speakers
  • • Requires impedance matching knowledge

Crown XLi 25002-Channel Analogical Power Amplifier2 x 750 W / 4 Ohm2 x 500 W / 8 Ohm1500 W / 8 Ohm Bridge MonoSignal To...

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 307261
$604
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Crown XLi 3500 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Crown XLi 3500

by Crown
Passive Speakers Band PA Systems
Key Feature:
• Versatile for various PA applications
✓ PROS
  • • Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
  • • Versatile for various PA applications
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate rack and cabling
  • • Requires impedance matching knowledge

Crown XLi 35002-Channel Analogue Power Amplifier2x 1350 W/ 4 Ohm2x 1000 W/ 8 Ohm2700 W/ 8 Ohm bridge...

⭐ 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 307262
$1,043
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Crown XLi 1500 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Crown XLi 1500

by Crown
Passive Speakers Band General Applications
Key Feature:
• Professional audio quality
✓ PROS
  • • Higher power than integrated solutions
  • • Versatile for various PA applications
✗ CONS
  • • Requires impedance matching knowledge
  • • More complex setup than active speakers

Crown XLi 15002-Channel Analogic Power Amplifier2x 450 Watt/4 Ohm2x 330 Watt/8 Ohm900 Watt/8 Ohm bridge monoSignal to...

⭐ 4.4/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 307248
$417
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Crown Xti 6002 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Crown Xti 6002

by Crown
PA Systems General Applications Band
Key Feature:
• Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
✓ PROS
  • • Professional audio quality
  • • Versatile for various PA applications
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate rack and cabling
  • • More equipment to transport

Crown Xti 6002Power AmplifierDSP-controlledPower: 2 x 3000 W (2 Ohm)2100 W (4 Ohm)1200 W (8 Ohm)4200 W Bridge 8 Ohm6000...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 268583
$2,418
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Crown XLS 2502 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Crown XLS 2502

by Crown
Events General Applications Band
Key Feature:
• Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
✓ PROS
  • • Can drive multiple speakers
  • • Higher power than integrated solutions
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate rack and cabling
  • • More complex setup than active speakers

Crown XLS 2502DriveCore Power amplifierWith Class-D circuitAmplifier modes: 2-channel stereomono bridged or Y...

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 372527
$714
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Crown XLS 2002 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Crown XLS 2002

by Crown
Passive Speakers General Applications Live Sound
Key Feature:
• Professional audio quality
✓ PROS
  • • Professional audio quality
  • • Can drive multiple speakers
✗ CONS
  • • Requires impedance matching knowledge
  • • More equipment to transport

Crown XLS 2002DriveCore Power AmplifierWith Class D circuitAmp modes: 2-channel stereomono bridged or Y modePower...

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 372526
$658
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Crown XLS 1002 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Crown XLS 1002

by Crown
General Applications Passive Speakers Live Sound
Key Feature:
• Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
✓ PROS
  • • Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
  • • Can drive multiple speakers
✗ CONS
  • • More equipment to transport
  • • More complex setup than active speakers

Crown XLS 1002DriveCore Power amplifierWith Class-D circuitPower: 2x 550 Watt / 2 Ohm2x 350 Watt / 4 Ohm2x 215 Watt / 8...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 372524
$428
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Crown XLS 1502 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Crown XLS 1502

by Crown
Passive Speakers Events General Applications
Key Feature:
• Higher power than integrated solutions
✓ PROS
  • • Can drive multiple speakers
  • • Higher power than integrated solutions
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate rack and cabling
  • • More equipment to transport

Crown XLS 1502Power AmplifierDriveCore 2Class D circuitPower: 2x 775 W / 2 Ohm2x 525 W / 4 Ohm2x 300 W / 8 Ohmbridged...

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 372525
$549
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Crown Xti 1002 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Crown Xti 1002

by Crown
Band PA Systems Live Sound
Key Feature:
• Versatile for various PA applications
✓ PROS
  • • Professional audio quality
  • • Versatile for various PA applications
✗ CONS
  • • Additional cost on top of speakers
  • • Requires impedance matching knowledge

Crown Xti 1002Power AmplifierDSP controlledPower rating: 2x 700 W (2 Ohm)500 W (4 Ohm)275 W (8 Ohm)1000 W (bridged) 8...

⭐ 5.0/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 268580
$626
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Crown Xti 4002 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Crown Xti 4002

by Crown
Live Sound Passive Speakers General Applications
Key Feature:
• Professional audio quality
✓ PROS
  • • Higher power than integrated solutions
  • • Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
✗ CONS
  • • More complex setup than active speakers
  • • Additional cost on top of speakers

Crown Xti 4002Power AmplifierDSP controlledPower: 2x 1600 W (2 ohm)1200 W (4 ohm)650 W (8 ohm)2400 W bridge 8 ohm3200 W...

⭐ 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 268582
$1,253
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Crown XLi 800 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Crown XLi 800

by Crown
PA Systems General Applications Band
Key Feature:
• Higher power than integrated solutions
✓ PROS
  • • Can drive multiple speakers
  • • Upgrade flexibility for speaker systems
✗ CONS
  • • More complex setup than active speakers
  • • Requires separate rack and cabling

Crown XLi 8002-Channel Analog Power Amplifier2 x 300 W at 4 ohms2 x 200 W at 8 ohms600 W at 8 ohmsbridge...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 307247
$351
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How to Choose the Best General Power Amps

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced general power amps typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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