Short answer: choose between the Turbosound NuQ102 and Yamaha DXR10mkIII for the deployment, not from the automatic ranking alone. Their driver format, power requirements, coverage, bass reach, output capability, and control features determine which is the more practical PA for a particular room or system.
The case for the Turbosound NuQ102. Low-quality vendor data still shows a 5.0 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 63Hz measured extension. The coaxial point-source design gives symmetric 100° x 60° coverage, and being passive keeps amplification and DSP choices flexible for installers.
The case for the Yamaha DXR10mkIII. The third-generation DXR10 raises claimed output to 132dB with refined porting and Yamaha’s newest onboard DSP, while staying light at 32 lbs (14.5 kg) with a familiar 90° x 60° pattern.
Important trade-offs. Being passive, it needs an external amplifier and crossover to work at all, and its 124dB peak claim trails every active speaker in this ranking. The low-quality local data is truncated and cannot produce a preference score, so its tonal advantage over the proven DXR10mkII is unconfirmed.
Buy the Turbosound NuQ102 when its stated format, coverage, and system features fit the job better.
Buy the Yamaha DXR10mkIII when its stated output, control, and deployment strengths better match the system.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Turbosound NuQ102 | Yamaha DXR10mkIII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $530 Passive, Discontinued | $899.99 |
| Ranked | #7 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #12 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | Yes | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 10” coaxial woofer, compression driver | 10” woofer, 1” throat/1.75” diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 18kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 50Hz - 20kHz (-10dB) | 53Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 20.7”H x 12.5”W x 10.2”D (525 x 318 x 258 mm) | 19.8”H x 12.2”W x 12.2”D (502 x 310 x 310 mm) |
| Inputs | Two Neutrik speakON NL4 connectors | 2 x XLR/TRS combo; XLR thru and DSP outputs |
| Amplifier Power | Passive/bi-amp speaker; use external amplification within the 300W continuous / 1,200W peak handling rating | 2000W peak / 1000W RMS (1700W LF + 300W HF peak) |
| Power Handling | 300W continuous / 1,200W peak (IEC, manufacturer specified) | - |
| Cabinet Material | 12mm birch plywood | PP plastic |
| Rigging | Eight M10, three M8 and four M6 fly points | 3 x M8 points plus U-bracket points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount |
| Coverage | 100° x 60° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 124dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 69Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 61.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Weight | 28 lbs (12.7 kg) | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.72 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.47 | - |
| XLR Input | No | 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 |
| DSP | Yes, Klark Teknik DSP with dynamic EQ, limiting, position compensation, user EQ and subwoofer integration; LCD/rotary control plus USB for PC remote control | Yes, FIR-X tuning, Drive Motion Calibration and D-Remote |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1800Hz (FIR-X) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: Turbosound NuQ102 (measured by the manufacturer) and Yamaha DXR10mkIII (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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