Short answer: the d&b audiotechnik 10S. It ranks #18 of 42 10-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $1,399; the d&b audiotechnik V10P ranks #24, rated 3.6/5, and costs $5,600, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The case for the d&b audiotechnik 10S: A compact passive 10 inch speaker with a rotatable horn, designed for theaters, churches and fill duty in permanent installs. The catch: Listening-window deviation of 0.608 means tonal balance is less even than the flattest 10-inch models.
The d&b audiotechnik V10P is the deeper-bass pick. A high output passive touring speaker with two 10 inch woofers and a wide horn pattern for covering broad rooms. Its bass reaches about 65Hz before falling 3dB, against 75Hz for the d&b audiotechnik 10S. Watch for: A wide 4.6dB reference band and 0.659 listening-window deviation mean tonal balance is less even than the d&b audiotechnik V7P, with a 2.44 standalone score.
Buy the d&b audiotechnik 10S. It is rated higher for sound quality than the d&b audiotechnik V10P and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| d&b audiotechnik 10S | d&b audiotechnik V10P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,399 Passive | $5,600 Passive |
| Ranked | #18 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #24 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | M10 inserts in top and bottom panels; 2 x M8 inserts on rear | M10 inserts for d&b rigging hardware; 3 x M10 load pin sockets |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way installation loudspeaker | Passive 3-way point-source loudspeaker |
| Drivers | 10” neodymium woofer, 1.4” compression driver on CD horn | 2x 10” neodymium woofers, horn-loaded 8” neodymium midrange, 1.4” exit compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (-5dB, manufacturer specified) | 59Hz - 18kHz (-5dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 22.8”H x 11.1”W x 13.8”D (580 x 283 x 350 mm) | 27.6”H x 12.1”W x 18.3”D (700 x 308 x 466 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (d&b amplifiers) | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (d&b amplifiers) |
| Power Handling | 200W RMS / 1,200W peak | 500W RMS / 2,000W peak |
| Maximum SPL | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 139dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 75° x 50° (rotatable) | 110° x 40° |
| Impedance | 12 ohms | 8 ohms |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive) |
| Weight | 28.7 lbs (13 kg) | 72.8 lbs (33 kg) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| 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) | 75Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 56.3Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | about 53.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.74 | 2.44 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.60 | 5.15 |
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