Crown XLi 1500 450-watt 2-channel Power Amplifier

2-channel Power Amplifier, 450W Continuous/ch at 4 ohms, with Flexible I/O, Selectable input voltage, Forced air cooling
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Crown XLi 1500 450-watt 2-channel Power Amplifier
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An Everyday Power Amp You Can Count On!

Powerful, affordable, reliable - these words define Crown's XLi 1500 power amplifier as well as the rest of the XLi series amps. Whether you're a musician, DJ, or live sound engineer, you're sure to appreciate what this remarkably rugged amplifier can do for your PA system. With user-selectable input sensitivity (.755V or 1.4V) and a host of standard output connectors, the 900-watt XLi 1500 is a perfect fit for mobile rigs, traditional venues, and houses of worship alike. And with over six decades making some of the most popular power amplifiers on Earth, you know you can trust Crown and your XLi 1500 no matter what.

Crown XLi 1500 Power Amplifier at a Glance:
  • All the versatility you can ask for in a budget-friendly amplifier
  • Packed with the quality I/O your venue or mobile rig demands
  • Smart and rugged design protects against everyday hazards
All the versatility you can ask for in a budget-friendly amplifier

You know the old adage about how if you ask two live sound engineers how to setup a system you'll get three answers? Well, this Crown XLi 1500 power amplifier can handle them all. Wether you need an amp that can do stereo, parallel, or bridged-mono mode, XLi series amps will do the trick. Even if you're constantly reconfiguring your system, you'll get all the versatility you need from your XLi 1500.

Packed with the quality I/O your venue or mobile rig demands

No two rigs are the same, which is why Crown outfitted their XLi amplifiers (including the XLi 1500) with all of the popular connections serious live sound engineers demand. On the input side, the XLi 1500 offers both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA jacks, accommodating professional mixers and DJ systems alike. Conversely, both low-tech binding posts and modern speakON connectors let you attach any variety of passive PA speakers.

Smart and rugged design protects against everyday hazards

One thing no engineer can afford is losing an amp right before (or in the middle of) a show. With a Crown XLi 1500 in your rig, you can worry about setting a good mix, not keeping your amp from exploding. Crown built their XLi series power amplifiers with safety in mind, protecting against shorts, empty loads, on/off thumps, and more. And while they were at it, they even gave the XLi 1500 a mighty effective shield against the kind of RF that can ruin any show, so you don't have to cringe the next time the talent shows up with their special (read, outdated) wireless system.

Crown XLi 1500 Power Amplifier Features:
  • An affordable and reliable power amplifier you can use in any PA system
  • 900-watts in bridged-mono mode, up to 450-watts stereo/parallel operation
  • Includes both unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR input connectivity
  • Binding post and speakON output connectors let you use virtually any passive PA speakers
  • Selectable input voltage (.755V or 1.4V) lets you set up your rig to match your gear
  • LED power, fault, signal-presence, and clip indicators let you keep an eye on the safety of your amplifier
  • Forced-air cooling and protection against shorts, no-load, and on/off thumps ensure smooth operation and long life
  • Excellent shielding against radio-frequency interference keeps your sound clean, even in heavy wireless conditions
Get the power amp you need for a price you can afford with a Crown XLi 1500!

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Power Class: Class AB
  • Watts/Side @ 8 ohms: 350W
  • Watts/Side @ 4 ohms: 450W
  • Watts Bridged: 900W @ 8 ohms
  • Inputs: 2 x RCA, 2 x XLR
  • Outputs: 2 x speakON, 2 x Binding Post
  • Cooling System: Internal heat sinks with forced air plus fan-cooled, speed-regulated, thermal protection and flow-through ventilation from front
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • THD: <0.5%
  • Rack Spaces: 2U
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC Cable
  • Height: 3.5"
  • Depth: 12.4"
  • Width: 19"
  • Weight: 28 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: NXLI1500-0-US

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Reviews

Sonic Girth
This power amp is a rocker! Does exactly as it claims maybe more. It has never failed me. Being a gigging amateur bassist running a preamp into this power amp makes me extremely happy with the sound output. Having the fans running at power on keeps this amp running cool even cranked up. Love having 2 separate channels with individual volume controls. Sure its got heft, so do my cabinets.
Music background: Bassist
More Power
Starting up a band and needed some mains power. Old school, DC300's and D75's were weapons of choice. Decided on this option and so far very clean and haven't pushed the envelope yet. Rack picture includes 2 other devices purchased in conjunction.
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Music background: Seasoned Veteran of old school music
A real sleeper amp
I currently own 4 of these (2 are the X2000 variants). That 450w/chx2 is an absolute understatement as it can put out an easy 1200-1600w total (4ohm) or ~1500w@8ohm bridged all night and not even get warm even when giving them a bit of abuse (cause you know that clip light's going to flash a bit), nor get all squashed out at high levels. They give the same clear sound at EDM type events as they would for a jazz festival. They do have a bit of heft to them but i'll trust these over crown's other offerings like the XLS or XTIs.
Music background: Recording engineer, DJ
Tons of clean headroom for bass rig.
Wanted a budget friendly amp to power my new VST based bass rig. Currently running into 2 2x10 4ohm cabs. Way more power than I'll likely ever need. Pushed to ridiculous volume and have yet to clip the amp. Only negatives I can think of are it's pretty heavy and I wish I could bridge a 4ohm load.
xli 1500
I'm extremely pleased with the amplifier, I used it for a party I was asked to DJ and it performed flawless for 7 hours. I should have purchased it years ago when I was looking at amplifiers, paired with my JBL JRX 215 passive speakers it sounds awesome.