The Crown XLS 402 is a power amplifier that is capable of outputting at a maximum of 900 watts when operating in mono bridged mode, 450 watts in stereo operation with 4 ohm speakers, and 300 watts in stereo with 8 ohm speakers. This amount of power is ideal for bands, DJs, or vocalists who perform in small to medium venues such as clubs, and some concert halls and auditoriums. For outdoor performances, or larger concert venues, a larger amplifier such as the Crown XLS 602 or 802 would be preferable. In smaller settings, however, you can be sure that the XLS 402 will produce enough volume to send your tone all the way to the back row.

Along with sound quality, reliability has always been among Crown's trademarks. The XLS 402 is no exception, featuring an all steel rackmount construction, numerous protective mechanisms, and a fully transferrable three year warranty. The XLS series of amplifiers were modeled virtually on computers before being built, allowing the engineers at Crown to see the thermal characteristics of the amplifiers before they were sent to the factory. In this way, Crown was able to waste less time and material in getting the XLS series into stores, resulting in further cost savings for the consumer. The XLS 402 is cooled by forced air, and is equipped with the ability to shut down automatically if the operating conditions ever become so hot as to be unsafe for the amplifier.

Crown XLS 402 Power Amplifiers are an excellent choice for bands or DJs who are ready to step up from the smallest clubs and begin playing in small to medium sized venues. The XLS 402 has the power necessary to make sure that any instrumentalist is clearly heard in a venue of this size. Bands who will be playing in large or outdoor venues, however, might consider something a bit more powerful such as the Crown XLS 602 or 802.

Look at many of the nation's concert stages, and you will see bands that are powered by Crown amplifiers. Among the top names in the industry since its founding in 1947, Crown amplifiers have long been prized by the world's best musicians. Unfortunately, the price has typically been out of reach for many less established musicians, who have been forced to opt for less expensive equipment. Crown XLS 402 Power Amplifiers have changed this problem, by putting Crown power and reliability into a package that is priced at a lower point than ever before.

Crown XLS 402 Power Amplifiers - Summary:
* Rated for a maximum power output of 900 watts in mono bridged operation
* Famous Crown sound quality at a lower price point than ever before
* Excellent thermal characteristics: forced air cooling allows the unit to remain within the proper operating temperatures at all times
* Ideal for small to medium performance venues

The Crown XLS 202 is capable of producing up to 600 watts in bridged mono operation, or 300 watts per channel in stereo mode, when driving 4 ohm speakers, making it an excellent choice for bands or DJs who perform in small venues or concert halls, or for some home stereo applications where the fan noise will not be a problem. It has been praised for its extremely accurate sound reproduction, rivaling more expensive power amplifiers from other manufacturers.

All Crown XLS amplifiers come with three year warranties that are fully transferrable. To support this warranty, it was necessary for Crown to design an amplifier that was as reliable as it could be. In doing so, they utilized an exclusive technology known as Icepak. With Icepak, Crown utilized a computer simulation to examine the thermal characteristics of the XLS series before they were built, enabling them to design these amplifiers with the maximum possible thermal efficiency. For you, the result will be an amplifier that consistently operates at cool temperatures, even when driving large speakers, avoiding the system shutdown that can occur under high temperatures with other amplifiers.

Crown XLS 202 Power Amplifiers are built with a rugged, all steel design and should be installed in a proper rack mount system for best performance. The Crown XLS 202 accepts balanced inputs only. It has extensive fault protection technologies for thermal and electrical overload. In the event of overheating or a power spike, the amplifier will automatically shut down to protect itself, and an indicator light on the front of the unit will turn on. Additionally, if an amplifier channel fails completely, the indicator lights will show this, as well.

The XLS 202 is an excellent choice for any performance situation in which a great deal of power is not needed. At up to 300 watts when operating in stereo, it is more than capable of providing adequate amplification in most small venue performance settings. If it is necessary to drive very large speakers or play in larger venues, however, it may be worthwhile to look into a more powerful amplifier from the XLS series, such as the XLS 602.

Founded in 1947, Crown International has long been considered among the "big daddy" companies of amplifier manufacturing, with a price tag to match. Many musicians have longed for Crown's quality, but have had to resort to other products instead because they were simply unable to afford the high price tag. Crown XLS 202 Power Amplifiers were created with the goal of changing this problem, by providing an amplifier with the same Crown quality at a much lower price point.

Crown XLS 202 Power Amplifiers Summary:
* Able to output at a maximum of 600 watts in mono bridged operation
* Solid construction, numerous fault protection features, and top quality sound at a low price
* Ideal for small venue performance situations

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