Power amplifiers
Crown XLS 1502: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Crown XLS1502 2-Channel Class D DriveCore Professional Power Amplifier with DSP, Band Pass Filters & Peak Limiters. XLR/RCA Inputs, 525W at 4 Ohm, PureBand Crossover System. Black lists at $579.99. Published figures: amplifier channels 2, power at 8 ohms 300 W per channel, power at 4 ohms 525 W per channel. It suits a 150 to 400 seat room with passive mains and no separate DSP.
The amplifier most often specified for a pair of passive church mains: enough headroom for a band, onboard crossover and limiting, and one rack unit.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
Crown XLS 1502 specifications
The Crown XLS 1502 publishes amplifier channels 2, power at 8 ohms 300 W per channel, power at 4 ohms 525 W per channel, at a listed price of $579.99.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Amplifier channels | 2 |
| Power at 8 ohms | 300 W per channel |
| Power at 4 ohms | 525 W per channel |
| Class D | Yes |
| Onboard DSP | Yes |
| Rack space | 1U |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: A 150 to 400 seat room with passive mains and no separate DSP.
Category: power amplifiers. Tier on this site: Intermediate, which on ChurchSoundCalc means the buy-once pick for a mid-size room, where the money stops being wasted on replacement.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
Crown XLS2002 2-Channel Class D DriveCore Professional Power Amplifier with DSP, Band Pass Filters & Peakx Limiters. XLR/RCA Inputs, 650W at 4 Ohm, PureBand Crossover System. Black
$629.96 Specs and sizingThe step up when the mains are rated above about 400 watts each, or when a passive subwoofer is on the same amplifier.
Best for: Larger passive mains, or one channel to the mains and one to a sub
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Behringer NX6000D Power Amplifier
$519.00 Specs and sizingEnough power for a pair of passive subwoofers in a large room, with the same DSP section as the NX3000D.
Best for: Driving passive subwoofers in a large contemporary room
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Crown XLS1002 2-Channel Class D DriveCore Professional Power Amplifier with DSP, Band Pass Filters & Peakx Limiters. XLR/RCA Inputs, 350W at 4 Ohm, PureBand Crossover System. Black
$439.88 Specs and sizingThe entry point of the Crown DriveCore range, with crossovers, limiting and delay built in so a small system needs no separate processor.
Best for: A pair of passive mains in a room up to about 150 seats
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Behringer NX3000D Ultra-Lightweight 3000 Watt Class-D Power Amplifier with DSP Control and SmartSense Loudspeaker Impedance Compensation
$339.00 Specs and sizingAdds onboard DSP with crossovers, delay and EQ to the NX platform, which covers the processing a simple two-way system needs.
Best for: A passive main and subwoofer system with no separate loudspeaker processor
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| Model | Price | Amplifier channels | Power at 4 ohms | Class D | Onboard DSP | Rack space | Power at 8 ohms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crown XLS1502 2-Channel Class D DriveCore Professional Power Amplifier with DSP, Band Pass Filters & Peak Limiters. XLR/RCA Inputs, 525W at 4 Ohm, PureBand Crossover System. Black | $579.99 | 2 | 525 W per channel | Yes | Yes | 1U | 300 W per channel |
| Crown XLS2002 2-Channel Class D DriveCore Professional Power Amplifier with DSP, Band Pass Filters & Peakx Limiters. XLR/RCA Inputs, 650W at 4 Ohm, PureBand Crossover System. Black | $629.96 | 2 | 650 W per channel | Yes | Yes | 1U | 375 W per channel |
| Behringer NX6000D Power Amplifier | $519.00 | 2 | 3,000 W per channel | Yes | Yes | 1U | - |
| Crown XLS1002 2-Channel Class D DriveCore Professional Power Amplifier with DSP, Band Pass Filters & Peakx Limiters. XLR/RCA Inputs, 350W at 4 Ohm, PureBand Crossover System. Black | $439.88 | 2 | 350 W per channel | Yes | Yes | 1U | 215 W per channel |
How we chose
We did not test these products in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets and operator manuals, FCC rules where spectrum is involved, published standards, warranty terms, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real room size, seat count or input list rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a product is wrong for most churches we say so on the page.
Sources
- Crown published specifications for the XLS 1502
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Crown XLS 1502 cost?
It was listed at $579.99 when this page was last compiled. Pro audio and video pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before a committee votes on a budget.
Is the Crown XLS 1502 right for our church?
A 150 to 400 seat room with passive mains and no separate DSP. Beyond that, the honest test is whether its numbers match your room rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what your room actually needs first, then check this model against that answer.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer’s published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, operator manuals, FCC rules, published standards and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Sound system design, rigging loudspeakers overhead, and any electrical work are jobs for a qualified professional: have flown loudspeakers and their attachment points signed off by a structural engineer or a certified rigger, and have all wiring done by a licensed electrician to your local code. Wireless microphone rules change, so confirm the current FCC position before buying. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.