Crown amps

Rocco1
Rocco1 Posts: 190
edited May 2009 in Electronics
Has anyone had any experience with Crown's products in home use?
I have seen them used plenty professionally, and was wondering if they had a home audio application? The reason I am asking is that i may have the opportunity to purchase some at a great price, and wondered how they would work with the RTi line.
Man Cave: 7.1
-PS Audio Power Plant Premier
-PS Audio Power backup
-Onkyo Pre/Pro> 2 Adcom555se bridged and bi-wired> RTi A9s
> Adcom GFA 7605> CSi A6 center, RTi A3s side rears, FXi A6s rears
>Sub = MK Audio 10'
-PS3
-Onkyo 5 disc cd player
-Directv
-Samsung 59' plasma flanked by 2 Samsung 43' plasma's
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited May 2009
    I have used them before on home audio, I cannot remember which one I had but it sure powered some CV AL-1000's to lift off
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  • HB27
    HB27 Posts: 1,518
    edited May 2009
    I've used the D-45, D-60, D-75, D-150, DC300 all models, PS-200, PS-400, Powerline all models, Com techs, Micro line, the big "K"s, etc.
    IF you're gonna run Crowns I'd personally recommend the older series with passive cooling. Excellent clean sounding amps. Good range and under rated power specs. Built like tanks and hard to destroy or damage.
    Harry
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  • Rocco1
    Rocco1 Posts: 190
    edited May 2009
    Great info HB.
    How would they compare to Adcom?
    I own a 555se and its great but the cost for the Crown's cant be beat.
    Crown's power output is unbelievable.
    Man Cave: 7.1
    -PS Audio Power Plant Premier
    -PS Audio Power backup
    -Onkyo Pre/Pro> 2 Adcom555se bridged and bi-wired> RTi A9s
    > Adcom GFA 7605> CSi A6 center, RTi A3s side rears, FXi A6s rears
    >Sub = MK Audio 10'
    -PS3
    -Onkyo 5 disc cd player
    -Directv
    -Samsung 59' plasma flanked by 2 Samsung 43' plasma's
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited May 2009
    The one I had was older and rated 500 watts a channel or so and the al-1000 were rated 1000 watts each good match and sounded clean
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,795
    edited May 2009
    Rocco1 wrote: »
    Great info HB.
    How would they compare to Adcom?
    I own a 555se and its great but the cost for the Crown's cant be beat.
    Crown's power output is unbelievable.
    Apples and oranges. Crown makes some nice pro-gear amps by todays standards. If you want some tasty home Crown amps from before, check out some '60's tubers.
    But! the Crown amps make a nice sub-driver amp with a good X-over.
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  • HB27
    HB27 Posts: 1,518
    edited May 2009
    Like Lightman1 said. Apples/oranges.
    I will say that Crown is very high on the list of hard hitting amps.
    I also run tubes but if not, then my next choice for 2 ch analog listening is the Crown DC-300A for the warmth and deep bass response. Next is the PS-200 or PS-400. I personally feel the K1 and K2 were Crown's last excellent sounding and well built amps. After Harmon took over the cost cuts started showing up in production quality, parts availability, and customer service as it did with JBL, CV, Infinity, etc once Harmon Intl got their hands on them.
    Still everyone has different likes and preferences.
    Give 'em a try.
    What models are you considering?
    Also, I occasionally had ground loop issues with the DC-300A matching up with preamps. To cure it I had to run ground straps from amp to preamp. Pretty common on pro amps. With the RTi I see no problem there if you were going to run the beasts in mono.
    Harry
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  • Rocco1
    Rocco1 Posts: 190
    edited May 2009
    I am currently looking at the XLS line. They seem to be priced very nicely and have great power. What i am worried about is the quality, and sound. I will be running a ONK pre. I love the sound stamp from the ONK and am hoping that the Crown Amps dont change the sound to much?
    Man Cave: 7.1
    -PS Audio Power Plant Premier
    -PS Audio Power backup
    -Onkyo Pre/Pro> 2 Adcom555se bridged and bi-wired> RTi A9s
    > Adcom GFA 7605> CSi A6 center, RTi A3s side rears, FXi A6s rears
    >Sub = MK Audio 10'
    -PS3
    -Onkyo 5 disc cd player
    -Directv
    -Samsung 59' plasma flanked by 2 Samsung 43' plasma's
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,986
    edited May 2009
    For mains? No sir!

    We carry the XLS and XTI amps and both are a big no-no for home use on the main channels.

    But they can power the **** out of some subs. Not to mention the software on the XTi amps is amazing. Very easy to use, crossover capabilities are out of this world.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,795
    edited May 2009
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    For mains? No sir!

    We carry the XLS and XTI amps and both are a big no-no for home use on the main channels.

    But they can power the **** out of some subs. Not to mention the software on the XTi amps is amazing. Very easy to use, crossover capabilities are out of this world.
    You still using yours, Trey?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,986
    edited May 2009
    Nah, when I sold off my Largers - the Crown went with it.

    The one thing I do not like about them is the fan, I had to position mine in my closet as you may recall so I couldnt hear it...

    Its a shame - killer sub amp. I went with plate amps on my current subs just to cut down on wiring and setup time.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,795
    edited May 2009
    Dig it. I do remember the plaster seams cracking and expanding during my visit.:eek:
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  • Rocco1
    Rocco1 Posts: 190
    edited May 2009
    so i should stick with adcom then?
    i figured that was the way to go. I really like the way the adcom sounds.
    I was hoping that the crowns would work for the price factor.
    Man Cave: 7.1
    -PS Audio Power Plant Premier
    -PS Audio Power backup
    -Onkyo Pre/Pro> 2 Adcom555se bridged and bi-wired> RTi A9s
    > Adcom GFA 7605> CSi A6 center, RTi A3s side rears, FXi A6s rears
    >Sub = MK Audio 10'
    -PS3
    -Onkyo 5 disc cd player
    -Directv
    -Samsung 59' plasma flanked by 2 Samsung 43' plasma's
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,795
    edited May 2009
    Rocco1 wrote: »
    so i should stick with adcom then?
    i figured that was the way to go. I really like the way the adcom sounds.
    I was hoping that the crowns would work for the price factor.
    +10 The Adcom should do the trick. But don't write off the Crowns if you decide to get silly with the subs.:D
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  • ward91
    ward91 Posts: 338
    edited May 2009
    i love the sound of my xs500 , i sometimes listen to it paired with my tannoy f4 customs , sounds nice.
    it spends most of its time on sub duty. Its loud as f**k so i smother it with pillows to shut it up :)
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