Question 1

I'm thinking of using this amp to drive a subwoofer. 2 12's in a sealed box in my living room. Will This do it? I want it to pound.Thanks Amazonians.

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I play bass and have had my XLS1000  for several years. Great amp. Light, clean, quiet. I drive a 4 ohm load in bridged mode. The features are nice like the crossover choices and the inputs can be 1/4" TRS/unbalanced or XLR. IMO, for the money you can't beat this amp.

Question 2

What type of inputs and outputs does this amp have?

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The previous answer was right with a few exceptions: the inputs are balanced (3-wire) for XLR and 1/4-inch; unbalanced (2-wire) for RCA phono-jack inputs.  The 1/4-inch phone jack inputs are definitely balanced, but these can easily be used to provide unbalanced if necessary (which shouldn't be if one wants to use the supplied RCA jacks).  Unbalanced RCA works fine for short cable lengths and consumer or home use; balanced should be used with long cable runs and for maximum low-noise, low-hum performance.  Audio outputs are the standard professional 4-Pole Speakon connectors (these can accept either 2-Pole or 4-Pole connectors depending on application) and Binding Post Output Jacks that accept the standard 3/4-inch width Banana Plug, spade-lug or plain wire connections.  The European version of this amp does have plastic plugs inserted to prevent the accidental insertion of the European power plugs from being inserted into the output connectors -- something that would not be pretty.  Note that the US version of the XLS amplifier doesn't come with the plugs inserted.

Question 3

Can I plug this amp in to a 220V power outlet safely?

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No, you cannot plug this amp into a 220V power outlet safely unless it is set up with the right configuration.  The XLS1000 comes "standard" with a 3-wire 115 VAC 60 Hz, 15-amp "NEMA" type detachable input connection, and I believe this must be used with a 120 VAC, 60 Hz connection.  If you want to use it with 220 VAC, I think you have to order the 220 configuration plug and input.  The specification says that it can be used with 220, 230 or 240 VAC, *50Hz*, but no mention of 60 Hz, which leads me to believe that it may not be compatible with US 220VAC, 60 Hz, US operation.  To be sure, however, you must contact Crown's United States Customer Service department 800-342-6939, ext 8205 to get the details.

Question 4

If you put out the maximum rated output power with a sine wave, will the power output drop after some time, will the amplifier overheat, or what?

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I am not sure, but the unit is fan cooled and so that does offer up some potential. My guess is that it would NOT be able to generate the full 350 wpc continuously. I rather doubt that any amp, other than something like the BX1 amp dbx produced some years ago, or some McIntosh models, could do that sort of thing, either.The question I have for you is WHY you would want the amp to be able to do that? No speaker systems made for home use (or even concert-music use) would be able to stand that. Even big subwoofers would eventually be fried by the input.Crown has produced an internet video describing the XLS series, and I suggest you do a search to see what it says. Also, if you are in serious need of that kind of continuous power you might consider getting hold of somebody at the company for their answer.Howard

ASIN	B003HZPKSM
Brand Name	Crown
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (148)
Global Trade Identification Number	00871015003740, 00871015004143
Item Dimensions	7.7 x 19 x 3.5 inches
Item Weight	8.6 pounds
Manufacturer	Crown
Maximum Output Power	1100 watts
Maximum Supply Voltage	240 volts
Minimum Supply Voltage	100 volts_of_alternating_current
Model	XLS1000
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
Number of Channels	2
Number of Items	1
Package Type Name	box
Part Number	XLS1000
Specification Met	Crown's Three-year Warranty
UPC	871015004143 871015003740
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	240 volts
Warranty Description	1 year.

XLS1000 Power Amplifier

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