Short answer: the Amate Audio X102FD on measured sound quality, the Yamaha DZR10 on price. The Amate Audio X102FD ranks #23 of 42 10-inch pa speakers, rated 3.6/5, at $5,350. The Yamaha DZR10 ranks #32, rated 3.4/5, at $1,349.99, $4,000.01 cheaper.
The case for the Amate Audio X102FD: A very loud powered PA speaker with two 10 inch woofers, a rotatable horn and Dante networking for professional installs. The tradeoff: Bass measures 90Hz at -3dB, and a 3.9dB reference band with 0.642 listening-window deviation means tonal balance is uneven, with a 2.34 standalone score.
The Yamaha DZR10 is the deeper-bass option. A very loud powered 10 inch PA speaker with a large compression driver and advanced onboard DSP, able to serve as a main speaker. Its bass reaches about 60Hz before falling 3dB, against 90Hz for the Amate Audio X102FD. Watch for: Medium-quality vendor data shows a 4.7 ideal-subwoofer preference score, one of the more modest results here relative to its price, and it lacks Bluetooth audio or app control.
Buy the Amate Audio X102FD when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Yamaha DZR10 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Amate Audio X102FD | Yamaha DZR10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,350 | $1,349.99 |
| Ranked | #23 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #32 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | M8 rigging points; RB-L flying bar; wall bracket | 8 x M10 and 2 x M8 points; dual 35mm pole mounts |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way point-source PA speaker | Active 2-way bi-amped bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 2x 10” neodymium woofers, 3” titanium-diaphragm neodymium compression driver | 10” woofer, 2” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 19kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 44Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 27.7”H x 13”W x 18.1”D (704 x 330 x 460 mm) | 21.1”H x 12.4”W x 13.6”D (537 x 315 x 345 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 2,500W LF + 500W HF, Class-D bi-amplified | 2000W dynamic / 1100W burst / 950W continuous |
| Maximum SPL | 136dB continuous / 139dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 137dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 80° x 60° (rotatable horn) | 90° x 60°, rotatable |
| DSP | Yes, Active+ platform | Yes, FIR-X tuning and Drive Motion Calibration |
| Network Control | Active+ with Dante networking and DSPLink control | - |
| Weight | 61.7 lbs (28 kg) | 39.5 lbs (17.9 kg) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 57.3Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.34 | 2.24 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.08 | 4.72 |
| Inputs | - | 2 x XLR/TRS combo; 2 x XLR output |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1800Hz (FIR-X) |
| Cabinet Material | - | Plywood with polyurea coating |
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