Short answer: the ED150A for a confirmed measured advantage, the DXR15mkIII for the newest features and wider dealer support. These rank #18 and #20 out of 76 15-inch powered PA speakers, priced at $1,990 and $1,099.99.
The ED150A carries a confirmed strong measured score. High-quality vendor data returns a 5.36 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 47Hz measured extension, matching the well-regarded ED120A’s asymmetric-coverage design in a 15-inch cabinet, with PRONET control over EtherCON/CANBUS for networked systems. Its own cons note Axiom has a much smaller North American dealer and service network than JBL, Yamaha or QSC, and detailed coverage and weight figures weren’t confirmed in local data.
The DXR15mkIII is the newest-generation Yamaha, but its measured result is unconfirmed. The third-generation DXR15 raises claimed output to 134dB with 2000W amplification, app-based control and Yamaha’s newest onboard DSP, while its 90° x 60° pattern matches the well-regarded DXR12mkIII, and it adds Bluetooth 5.0 audio streaming alongside D-Remote control. Its own cons are candid: the low-quality local data is truncated and can’t produce a preference score, so its tonal advantage over the proven DXR15mkII is unconfirmed.
Buy the ED150A for a confirmed high-quality measured result if PRONET networking fits your system.
Buy the DXR15mkIII for Bluetooth audio streaming, app-based control and Yamaha’s broader service network, accepting that its measured tonal position is unconfirmed.
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A powered 15 inch PA speaker with good sound, deep bass and an asymmetric pattern that spreads sound evenly over an audience.
A powered 15 inch PA speaker with loud output, app control and Yamaha’s latest onboard DSP.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Axiom ED150A | Yamaha DXR15mkIII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,990 | $1,099.99 |
| Ranked | #18 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers | #20 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 15” woofer, compression driver | 15” woofer, 1” throat/1.75” diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 17kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) | 46Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 30.1”H x 17.7”W x 15.7”D (765 x 450 x 400 mm) | 27.5”H x 17.6”W x 15”D (699 x 447 x 380 mm) |
| Inputs | Neutrik XLR input and link output | 2 x XLR/TRS combo; XLR thru and DSP outputs |
| Amplifier Power | 1,200W continuous (900W LF + 300W HF Class D, manufacturer specified) | 2000W peak / 1000W RMS (1700W LF + 300W HF peak) |
| Cabinet Material | 15mm reinforced phenolic birch plywood | PP plastic |
| Rigging | M10 and M6 fly points; pole-mount socket | 3 x M10 points plus U-bracket points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount |
| Network Control | PRONET control over EtherCON/CANBUS | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 54.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes | Yes, FIR-X tuning, Drive Motion Calibration and D-Remote |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.14 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.36 | - |
| 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 |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 60-100° horizontal (asymmetric), 60° vertical average | 90° x 60° |
| Weight | 68.3 lbs (31 kg) | 46.3 lbs (21 kg) |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1800Hz (FIR-X) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: Axiom ED150A (measured by the manufacturer) and Yamaha DXR15mkIII (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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