Short answer: the Yamaha DXR10mkIII. It ranks #12 of 42 10-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $899.99; the KV2 Audio EX10 ranks #17, rated 3.7/5, and costs $2,900, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The KV2 Audio EX10 is the deeper-bass pick. 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 61.5Hz for the Yamaha DXR10mkIII. 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.
Why pick the Yamaha DXR10mkIII: A light, loud 10 inch powered PA speaker with updated onboard DSP and Bluetooth control, a dependable choice for gigs. Watch for: The low-quality local data is truncated and cannot produce a preference score, so its tonal advantage over the proven Yamaha DXR10mkII is unconfirmed.
Buy the Yamaha DXR10mkIII. It is rated higher for sound quality than the KV2 Audio EX10 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A specialist powered 10 inch PA speaker with deep bass for its size, a large compression driver, and built in DSP for clear vocals.
A light, loud 10 inch powered PA speaker with updated onboard DSP and Bluetooth control, a dependable choice for gigs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KV2 Audio EX10 | Yamaha DXR10mkIII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,900 | $899.99 |
| Ranked | #17 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #12 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 10” neodymium woofer, 1.4” exit/3” diaphragm compression driver | 10” woofer, 1” throat/1.75” diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) | 53Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 20.2”H x 12.2”W x 12.8”D (514 x 310 x 326 mm) | 19.8”H x 12.2”W x 12.2”D (502 x 310 x 310 mm) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) | 1800Hz (FIR-X) |
| Amplifier Power | 500W continuous (450W LF + 50W HF, manufacturer specified) | 2000W peak / 1000W RMS (1700W LF + 300W HF peak) |
| Inputs | Balanced female XLR input; male XLR through output | 2 x XLR/TRS combo; XLR thru and DSP outputs |
| Cabinet Material | Baltic birch plywood | PP plastic |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 61.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Integrated crossover, phase alignment, EQ and protection | Yes, FIR-X tuning, Drive Motion Calibration and D-Remote |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.27 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.70 | - |
| 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 | 129dB peak / 126dB long-term | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 100° x 80° (rotatable horn) | 90° x 60° |
| Rigging | 4x M10 suspension points, integrated top handle with 1x M10, OmniMount bracket point, 4x M6 bracket points | 3 x M8 points plus U-bracket points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount |
| Weight | 45.2 lbs (20.5 kg) | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
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