Short answer: the d&b audiotechnik V7P if sound quality matters most, the KV2 Audio EX10 if price matters most. The d&b audiotechnik V7P ranks #14 of 42 10-inch pa speakers, rated 3.8/5, at $5,600. The KV2 Audio EX10 ranks #17, rated 3.7/5, at $2,900, $2,700 cheaper.
The d&b audiotechnik V7P is the more accurate pick. A high output passive touring speaker with two 10 inch woofers and a horn loaded midrange, built to throw sound across large venues. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 3.09 against 2.27 for the KV2 Audio EX10. The catch: The 3.0dB reference band and 0.566 listening-window deviation mean tonal balance is less even than the best 10-inch models.
The KV2 Audio EX10 is the deeper-bass choice. A specialist powered 10 inch PA speaker with deep bass for its size, a large compression driver, and built in DSP for clear vocals. Its bass reaches about 54.5Hz before falling 3dB, against 65Hz for the d&b audiotechnik V7P. The catch: At a roughly $2900 asking price this specialist box is far less accessible than the mainstream leaders, and user controls are comparatively spare without an onboard mixer or app control.
Buy the d&b audiotechnik V7P if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the KV2 Audio EX10 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| d&b audiotechnik V7P | KV2 Audio EX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,600 Passive | $2,900 |
| Ranked | #14 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #17 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | M10 inserts for d&b rigging hardware; 3 x M10 load pin sockets | 4x M10 suspension points, integrated top handle with 1x M10, OmniMount bracket point, 4x M6 bracket points |
| Passive | Yes | No |
| Configuration | Passive 3-way point-source loudspeaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 2x 10” neodymium woofers, horn-loaded 8” neodymium midrange, 1.4” exit compression driver | 10” neodymium woofer, 1.4” exit/3” diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 59Hz - 18kHz (-5dB, manufacturer specified) | 65Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 27.6”H x 12.1”W x 18.3”D (700 x 308 x 466 mm) | 20.2”H x 12.2”W x 12.8”D (514 x 310 x 326 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (d&b amplifiers) | 500W continuous (450W LF + 50W HF, manufacturer specified) |
| Power Handling | 500W RMS / 2,000W peak | - |
| Maximum SPL | 140dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 129dB peak / 126dB long-term |
| Coverage | 75° x 40° | 100° x 80° (rotatable horn) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | - |
| DSP | No (passive) | Integrated crossover, phase alignment, EQ and protection |
| Weight | 72.8 lbs (33 kg) | 45.2 lbs (20.5 kg) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| 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) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 54.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 53.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.09 | 2.27 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.80 | 4.70 |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | - | Balanced female XLR input; male XLR through output |
| Cabinet Material | - | Baltic birch plywood |
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