Crown XLS1002, XLS1502, XLS2002, XLS2502 Users Manual

Active VS. Passive

The new Crown XLS DriveCoreTM 2 Series proves that there is still a place

in the audio world for powered amplifiers and passive speakers.

ACTIVE SPEAKERS

These speakers contain a built-in amplifier & crossover

component. With this, the unit is able to split the

frequency band of the audio signal (lows, mids & highs)

and send them to individual drivers that are designed

specifically to handle those frequencies.

PASSIVE SPEAKERS

These speakers contain a passive crossover, which

splits the frequency band of the audio signal and

sends each band directly to the loud speaker,

requiring an outside amplifier to pass audio.

overall

Trust Your Favorite Artists

Chances are whoever your favorite artist, DJ, or band is,
they started out using powered amplifiers and passive
speakers and probably still do (on a much larger scale).

Amplifier Chassis Are Designed
To Look Sleek And Cool

Having an amp in your rack adds a certain
level of professionalism to your system.

Be Honest

Do you really want to add another power strip
to accommodate for all of your active
speaker’s power cords?

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Match Speakers Perfectly To Your Amps

Crown’s new amp-speaker pocket guide and portable
PA system application guides make it easier than ever
to match speakers perfectly to amps (check them out
at crownaudio.com).

A Symbol Of Innovation

A Crown amplifier glowing in your rack is a
symbol of over 65 years of audio innovation
and excellence. So rest easy knowing that your
system is Powered by Crown.

WHY Buy Powered Amps

& Passive Speakers?

Using powered amplifiers over powered speakers gives users the ability to:

Customize your system – Add whatever speakers

you want, whenever you want to build a system that
is perfectly customized to your specific needs.

FLEXIBLE

CONFIGURATION

CONVENIENT

Less hassle means
more time to rock!

With powered amplifiers,
system maintenance is
much easier; everything
can be adjusted at the
sound source and not at
each individual speaker.

Upgrade your system – No matter
what brand or type of system you
currently have, amplifiers and
unpowered speakers will give you
both versatility and room to grow.

AFFORDABILITY

Get a professional, high quality sound without breaking the bank

Passive speakers paired with powered amplifiers tend to be
less expensive than powered speakers.

Plan ahead to save money

With powered amps and passive speakers, users have the ability to spend
a little more money up front for a higher powered amplifier that can power
their existing speakers with enough capacity left to add speakers later
without the need to purchase another amplifier.

Passive speakers are
lighter in weight than
powered speakers
making set up, tear

LB/KG

down and travel
much easier.

Passive speakers
don’t require a
power cord
making speaker
placement easier.

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