Short answer: the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 110 XA. It ranks #25 of 39 10-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $1,549.99. The Yamaha DZR10 ranks #30, rated 3.4/5, at $1,309.99, $240 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The case for the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 110 XA: Part of HK Audio’s LINEAR 5 MK II series alongside the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA: the 10-inch model, with an angled cabinet that doubles as a stage monitor and weighs only 32.8 lbs (14.9 kg). The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
The case for the Yamaha DZR10: The bi-amped 2-inch titanium compression driver and 137dB claimed peak, the highest maximum-output claim in this ranking, give it genuine main-speaker capability in a 10-inch cabinet with sophisticated onboard DSP. The tradeoff: 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 HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 110 XA. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $240 saving on the Yamaha DZR10 is not enough to make up the difference.
About the ratings: the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 110 XA’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.2 to 4.0, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 110 XA | Yamaha DZR10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,549.99 | $1,309.99 |
| Ranked | #25 of 39 in 10-Inch PA Speakers Estimated | #30 of 39 in 10-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount | 8 x M10 and 2 x M8 points; dual 35mm pole mounts |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way PA speaker | Active 2-way bi-amped bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 10” woofer with 2” voice coil, 1” exit/1.4” voice coil compression driver | 10” woofer, 2” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 74Hz - 18kHz (-6dB) (manufacturer specified) | 44Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 80° x 60°, rotatable | 90° x 60°, rotatable |
| Amplifier Power | 1,200W peak (600W RMS), bi-amplified | 2000W dynamic / 1100W burst / 950W continuous |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 137dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 32.8 lbs (14.9 kg) | 39.5 lbs (17.9 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| DSP | Yes | Yes, FIR-X tuning and Drive Motion Calibration |
| Dimensions | - | 21.1”H x 12.4”W x 13.6”D (537 x 315 x 345 mm) |
| Inputs | - | 2 x XLR/TRS combo; 2 x XLR output |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1800Hz (FIR-X) |
| Cabinet Material | - | Plywood with polyurea coating |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 2.24 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 4.72 |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | Yes |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
| Microphone Input | - | No |
| Guitar Input | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 110 XA: $1,549.99 Estimated Full Compass eBay
Same family: the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA (larger model, estimated 3.7/5), the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 XA (larger model, estimated 3.7/5), the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 115 FA (larger model, estimated 3.6/5), the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 115 XA (larger model, estimated 3.5/5) and the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 308 LTA (larger model, estimated 3.3/5). See every HK Audio Linear 5 generation.
Pros: Part of HK Audio’s LINEAR 5 MK II series alongside the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA: the 10-inch model, with an angled cabinet that doubles as a stage monitor and weighs only 14.9 kg. A 1,200W peak (600W RMS) bi-amplified Class D module with DSP drives it, and HK rates it at 135dB peak with 80° x 60°, rotatable coverage.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. Bass stops around 74Hz (-6dB), so it needs a subwoofer for full-range music.
Full HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 110 XA review and specifications →
| Released | 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 1,200W peak (600W RMS), bi-amplified |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way PA speaker |
| Coverage | 80° x 60°, rotatable |
| DSP | Yes |
| Drivers | 10” woofer with 2” voice coil, 1” exit/1.4” voice coil compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 74Hz - 18kHz (-6dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | No |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount |
| Weight | 32.8 lbs (14.9 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Yamaha DZR10: $1,309.99 Amazon B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay
Same family: the Yamaha DZR12 (larger powered model, rated 3.9/5), the Yamaha DZR15 (larger powered model, rated 4/5), the Yamaha DZR315 (larger powered model, rated 3.8/5), the Yamaha CZR10 (smallest passive model, ranked lower, estimated 3.2/5), the Yamaha CZR12 (passive model, estimated 3.6/5) and the Yamaha CZR15 (largest passive model, estimated 3.7/5).
Pros: The bi-amped 2-inch titanium compression driver and 137dB claimed peak, the highest maximum-output claim in this ranking, give it genuine main-speaker capability in a 10-inch cabinet with sophisticated onboard DSP. Measured bass extension of 60Hz (-3dB).
Cons: 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.
Full Yamaha DZR10 review and specifications →
| Released | Jan 2019 (7 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 2000W dynamic / 1100W burst / 950W continuous |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Cabinet Material | Plywood with polyurea coating |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bi-amped bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 60°, rotatable |
| Crossover Frequency | 1800Hz (FIR-X) |
| DSP | Yes, FIR-X tuning and Drive Motion Calibration |
| Dimensions | 21.1”H x 12.4”W x 13.6”D (537 x 315 x 345 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 2” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 44Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR/TRS combo; 2 x XLR output |
| Maximum SPL | 137dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 8 x M10 and 2 x M8 points; dual 35mm pole mounts |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.24 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.72 |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 39.5 lbs (17.9 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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