new Crown XTI or used QSC PLX?

mcapote · #1 05-01-2010, 06:38 PM

I can either buy a Crown XTI 2000 new or a QSC PLX1804 both will be the same price. I don't see either one going past 4ohms per channel non bridged. am I better off buying the new crown or buying the used QSC? this will be for PA running bass and drums through it too.

rpsands · #2 05-01-2010, 06:44 PM

New crown absolutely. For PA its onboard DSP is invaluable. Excellent warranty too.

johnk_10 · #3 05-01-2010, 07:07 PM

i have three xti2000's and love them for bass, subs or monitors. at 18.5lbs and at they're fairly lightweight considering thier power. a new drivecore XLS2000 would also be a nice choice.

mcapote · #4 05-01-2010, 07:54 PM

XLS2000 would be about $50 more than the others which atm is out of my price range so unless it was that much better than the XTI I would have to pass.

rpsands · #5 05-01-2010, 08:00 PM

I think the XLS series will be a little bit of a gamble at this point, given the issues discovered with the various ultralight class D power amps so far. I'm sure they will get it all correct eventually but I find the proposition a but dubious at this point.

mcapote · #6 05-02-2010, 07:54 AM

to be honest I never even seen the XLS series until this post. I originally was looking between the PLX, the XTI, and the Carvin DCM1540L, everyone seemed to love their XTIs and QSCs, where it was iffy opinions on carvins. I just didnt know if 1 was more or less reliable for live gigging since it will be awhile before I can afford a "backup" amp. Around here(Miami) it seems like all the bands use QSC, however on TB I always see people raving about the XTIs too.

genstormbringer · #7 05-02-2010, 08:10 AM

I would definitely select the Crown. I have one and it is a gr8 power amp. The only reason I had mine up for sale here is because I could not find a good preamp suited for my needs until I found the Trace GP12SMX.

lomo · #8 05-02-2010, 09:39 AM

Another in favor of the Crown. Best deal going. We just equipped our PA rack with 3 XTi 2Ks and it kills........and is a lot easier on the back than the old peavey boat anchors we had.

mcapote · #9 05-03-2010, 05:13 AM

well i pulled the trigger and ordered an XTI 2000 how good is the crossover in it? no need to buy an external? I will need to crossover channel 1 and 2 at about 150-175Hz

johnk_10 · #10 05-03-2010, 08:15 AM

IME, all of the crown xti amps DSP features are excellent.

BBEgo · #11 05-03-2010, 02:34 PM

The XTi Kills. I love mine.