Moti Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Digging the built in crossover. Wouldn't mind getting one of these amps myself for some ghetto blasters this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO Posted May 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I just wanted to bump this as I will be talking about the amp in this thread when it gets here. I finally found a release date, so as of rite now they should be shipping around 5/28/2010. Some good news is that it sounds like they are being built rite here in the good ole USA from the IN, Elkhart factory. Made in the USA is a big deal to me. Yep still very anxious! Isobaric - Refers to the practice of coupling two drivers together to make them act as one. "Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak; sometimes it means that you are strong enough to let go." Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. The Destruction of a person builds character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qu1cks1lver56 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I'm sure that XLS amp will do pretty decent for you, but you shoulda hit up ebay and found a Macro Tech 2400 or the like. Any of the Macro Techs put a tons of power. First Gen Xterra: Always changing DNX 690HD RF 360.3RF T3002RF T4004RF T10001bdSilver Flute 6.5"s Tang Band 1" TweetersSundown X18 in 7cubes net tuned to 32hz Trust me .25 Blows your Load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I'm sure that XLS amp will do pretty decent for you, but you shoulda hit up ebay and found a Macro Tech 2400 or the like. Any of the Macro Techs put a tons of power. Thanks man but I think the Macro is a bit too beastly for, of course I would like the higher end components it should be designed with. I won't lie for the price I am very worried about its sound quality but power wise is just about perfect for me. My biggest requirements for an amp that was 4 ohm bridgeable and produced 250 at 8 ohm and 350 at 4 ohm stereo and this amp comes incredibly close. The anticiapation is driving me nuts as I want to try this amp out in a direct drop in situation. They are supposed to ship March 28th and I move June 11th. Its going to be close, thats shipping from the factory and not the retailer. Patients patients patients. Isobaric - Refers to the practice of coupling two drivers together to make them act as one. "Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak; sometimes it means that you are strong enough to let go." Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. The Destruction of a person builds character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8PunkRok Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 <----jealous -Matt2005 Dodge Magnum RTJVC KD-AVX1 2 PPI S580.2 Obsidian Audio ST1 Horn Tweeters PRV 8MB450s Audio Legion 3500.1D 2 RE MT 18s 360 ah LiFePO4 BatterySHCA 2/0 155.2 @ 29 hzKicker CVR 15's buildDD 3512e buildMini T-Line Build(6) 8s BuildNightshade 15s Wall BuildMagnum AB XFL 12s BuildNewest Magnum Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 <----jealous To be honest this is a purchase I should have made years ago and 1100 watts at 4 ohm should be more than enough power to test just about any subwoofer out there. Isobaric - Refers to the practice of coupling two drivers together to make them act as one. "Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak; sometimes it means that you are strong enough to let go." Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. The Destruction of a person builds character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickyMcD Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I have heard down the grapevine that the XLS is an xTI with lower DSP power and minor circuit board changes, filling the gap between the old XLS series and the xTI. That should lay your quality concerns to rest. The xTI is a very popular amplifier at the moment, especially in monitor rigs. Lacking in the low end definition compared to a MacroTech or PL9.0 or CA12, but it was not designed to fill such a place. I am sure that you will find the performance more than satisfactory. PWM circuits have come a long way since the early days, and now almost all tour amplifiers are PWM amplifiers for large acts. The new MacroTech HD's, Lab.Gruppen's 14kW amplifiers, Powerlights, Powersofts etc. Cheers, Mick Work;DiGiCo D1 Live / MIDAS Heratige 1000 / MIDAS VeniceMeyer Sound CQ-1's, CQ-2's, PSW-2'sRAMSA Monitor AmplifiersP.Audio MonitorsBSS OMNIDRIVE and SoundwebDBX 231 and Klark Teknik DN360 EQ'sRCF TT22ARCF ART320 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I have heard down the grapevine that the XLS is an xTI with lower DSP power and minor circuit board changes, filling the gap between the old XLS series and the xTI. That should lay your quality concerns to rest. The xTI is a very popular amplifier at the moment, especially in monitor rigs. Lacking in the low end definition compared to a MacroTech or PL9.0 or CA12, but it was not designed to fill such a place. I am sure that you will find the performance more than satisfactory. PWM circuits have come a long way since the early days, and now almost all tour amplifiers are PWM amplifiers for large acts. The new MacroTech HD's, Lab.Gruppen's 14kW amplifiers, Powerlights, Powersofts etc. Cheers, Mick That helps Mick. When you talk, I listen and I every time I go into this thread I think of you. I will make sure to give you my review of this amp but I got to get these production set backs dealt with first. I appreciate your comments Mick. Thanks, Jon Isobaric - Refers to the practice of coupling two drivers together to make them act as one. "Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak; sometimes it means that you are strong enough to let go." Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. The Destruction of a person builds character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I just got off the phone with Crown and they have started shipping the XLS 1000 DriveCore series amps. 13 or 15 of them just got shipped to the retailer that I purchased mine from so I am trying to get ahold of the retailer to make sure mine get shipped out with this first batch since I did order around January and have been very patient and nice to them every time I have talked to them. Guys it sounds like everything is starting to come together. I'm excited very much. Isobaric - Refers to the practice of coupling two drivers together to make them act as one. "Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak; sometimes it means that you are strong enough to let go." Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. The Destruction of a person builds character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickyMcD Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Brilliant, isn't it fun when new toys are on the way? Don't forget Jon, you owe me an in-depth review. I don't get any new toys, so I have to vouyer other's...nothing suss. Cheers, Mick Work;DiGiCo D1 Live / MIDAS Heratige 1000 / MIDAS VeniceMeyer Sound CQ-1's, CQ-2's, PSW-2'sRAMSA Monitor AmplifiersP.Audio MonitorsBSS OMNIDRIVE and SoundwebDBX 231 and Klark Teknik DN360 EQ'sRCF TT22ARCF ART320 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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