Short answer: the KV2 Audio EX10. It ranks #17 of 42 10-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $2,900; the d&b audiotechnik V10P ranks #24, rated 3.6/5, and costs $5,600, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
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 V10P. Watch for: 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.
What the d&b audiotechnik V10P does well: A high output passive touring speaker with two 10 inch woofers and a wide horn pattern for covering broad rooms. The catch: 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 KV2 Audio EX10. It is rated higher for sound quality than the d&b audiotechnik V10P and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KV2 Audio EX10 | d&b audiotechnik V10P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,900 | $5,600 Passive |
| Ranked | #17 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #24 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | Yes |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Passive 3-way point-source loudspeaker |
| Drivers | 10” neodymium woofer, 1.4” exit/3” diaphragm compression driver | 2x 10” neodymium woofers, horn-loaded 8” neodymium midrange, 1.4” exit compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) | 59Hz - 18kHz (-5dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 20.2”H x 12.2”W x 12.8”D (514 x 310 x 326 mm) | 27.6”H x 12.1”W x 18.3”D (700 x 308 x 466 mm) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 500W continuous (450W LF + 50W HF, manufacturer specified) | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (d&b amplifiers) |
| Inputs | Balanced female XLR input; male XLR through output | - |
| Cabinet Material | Baltic birch plywood | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Integrated crossover, phase alignment, EQ and protection | No (passive) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.27 | 2.44 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.70 | 5.15 |
| XLR Input | Yes | 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 |
| Maximum SPL | 129dB peak / 126dB long-term | 139dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 100° x 80° (rotatable horn) | 110° x 40° |
| Rigging | 4x M10 suspension points, integrated top handle with 1x M10, OmniMount bracket point, 4x M6 bracket points | M10 inserts for d&b rigging hardware; 3 x M10 load pin sockets |
| Weight | 45.2 lbs (20.5 kg) | 72.8 lbs (33 kg) |
| Power Handling | - | 500W RMS / 2,000W peak |
| Impedance | - | 8 ohms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | about 53.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
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