Crown XLi 2500
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Crown
XLi 2500
Product Info
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The Crown XLi 2500 is a workhorse amplifier – seriously reliable and powerful. It's a great choice for bands, DJs, or rental companies needing clean, dependable power without the frills. This amp’s a solid foundation for any PA system.
Product Description
- Crown XLi 2500
- 2-Channel Analogical Power Amplifier
- 2 x 750 W / 4 Ohm
- 2 x 500 W / 8 Ohm
- 1500 W / 8 Ohm Bridge Mono
- Signal To Noise Ratio > 100 dB
- Damping Factor > 200
- XLR/RCA input
- Speaker Twist and binding post outputs
- Turn-on delay
- Protection against shorts
- Installation depth: 31.5 cm
- Weight: 13.5 kg
PROS
- • Robust build quality; feels like it'll survive a tour bus
- • Excellent clean headroom before any distortion creeps in
- • High damping factor delivers tight, controlled low-end response
- • Bridge mode provides significant power for subs or main speakers
CONS
- • Relatively heavy for rack mounting – requires a sturdy setup
- • Lacks modern connectivity like Dante or Ethernet
- • Turn-on delay can be inconvenient for quick soundchecks
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Key Features
Power (Watts)
2 x 750W @ 4Ω, 2 x 500W @ 8Ω, 1500W bridged @ 8Ω
Channels
2
Class
AB
Impedance
4Ω - 8Ω
Cooling
Forced air convection, heatsink design
Weight
13.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The delay is noticeable, around 10-15 seconds, designed to protect the amp. Unfortunately, it’s not bypassable – a design choice from that era.
With proper care and ventilation, these amps are known for longevity; you can reasonably expect 15+ years of reliable service.
It lacks modern features like network connectivity and advanced DSP, but the core power delivery is very competitive, offering excellent value.
