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Dark gray two-channel live sound amplifier, rack-mountable, front panel with indicator lights

HARMAN KARDON

HARMAN KARDON Crown XLi 800 400 W RMS 2 Channel Dark Gray live sound amplifier

SKU CH-EQXW-KZASD MPN 800

Two-channel power amplifier delivering 400 W RMS with XLR, RCA and Speakon® connections for live sound

  • Product typeAmplifier
  • 400 W RMS delivers clean headroom for live performances
  • 755 V or 1.4 V selectable sensitivity matches any source
  • Stereo, parallel or bridge-mono modes adapt to venue needs
  • Speakon and binding-post outputs connect every speaker type
  • Forced-air cooling with full protection keeps the show running

Crown XLi 800 two-channel amplifier

The Crown XLi 800 is a two-channel live sound amplifier rated at 400 W RMS and 300 W at 4 Ohm. It suits musicians, DJs, entertainers and venues such as houses of worship, discos and pubs that need reliable power at an affordable price. Selectable input sensitivity of .755 V or 1.4 V matches a wide range of source equipment. RCA and XLR inputs connect mixers, controllers or playback devices directly.

Forced-air cooling with protection

Forced-air cooling keeps the amplifier stable during extended sets while protection circuits guard against shorts, no-load conditions, on/off thumps and radio-frequency interference. Front-panel indicators show power, fault, signal presence and clip status for instant monitoring. The unit weighs 25.10 lb in a dark gray chassis built for touring and fixed installations alike.

Speakon and binding post outputs

Speakon® and binding post outputs give secure, professional connections for loudspeaker cables in stereo, parallel or bridge-mono mode. The versatile output options let you adapt the amplifier to different speaker configurations without extra adapters. No bundled software or accessories beyond the standard AC power cord are mentioned in the specifications.

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Price $397.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCrown
Product typeAmplifier

Questions about this item

How do I install the Crown XLi 800 and what wiring mistake should I avoid?

Connect sources to the RCA or XLR inputs, set the input sensitivity switch to 0.755V or 1.4V to match your mixer, then wire speakers to the Speakon or binding posts in stereo, parallel or bridge-mono mode. The step people get wrong is leaving the sensitivity at the wrong voltage, which causes low output or clipping.

What maintenance or replacement will the Crown XLi 800 need later?

The forced-air cooling fan pulls dust through the chassis, so vacuum the intake vents every few months; if airflow drops the thermal protection will mute the amp. No user-serviceable parts inside — if a channel fails, the whole unit goes to a Crown-authorised service centre.

What limit appears first when the Crown XLi 800 runs hard for a long set?

Thermal protection engages first; sustained high output heats the heatsinks until the fault indicator lights and the channel mutes until the fan brings temperatures back down.

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