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Crown's DriveCore 2 technology keeps the weight down to just 11 pounds — a remarkable achievement for a 525W\/channel amplifier. 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Both share the same DriveCore 2 technology, onboard DSP, and 11-pound weight. The XLS 1502 is the better choice for medium-sized systems or applications requiring more headroom.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the XLS 1502 include the same DSP features as the XLS 1002?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes. Both the XLS 1002 and XLS 1502 feature the same onboard DSP with sweepable high-pass and low-pass filters and crossover mode selection.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat bridged mono output does the XLS 1502 provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIn bridged mono mode, the XLS 1502 delivers approximately 1050W into 8Ω — suitable for driving medium-output subwoofer systems.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the XLS 1502 suitable for outdoor events?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe XLS 1502 is rated for indoor professional use. 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