Short answer: the Yamaha CXR10mkIII. It ranks #28 of 39 10-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.5/5, at $649; the Yamaha CZR10 ranks #32, rated 3.2/5, and costs $814, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
Why pick the Yamaha CXR10mkIII: The passive version of the measured Yamaha DXR10mkIII, with the same 10” woofer, 1.75” voice coil compression driver, horn and port design. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
The case for the Yamaha CZR10: The passive version of the measured Yamaha DZR10, with a 10” woofer and a 2” voice coil compression driver in a plywood cabinet with 90° x 60° coverage. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
Buy the Yamaha CXR10mkIII. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Yamaha CZR10 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: Yamaha CXR10mkIII 3.1 to 3.9; Yamaha CZR10 2.8 to 3.6). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha CXR10mkIII | Yamaha CZR10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $649.00 Passive | $814.00 Passive |
| Ranked | #28 of 39 in 10-Inch PA Speakers Estimated | #32 of 39 in 10-Inch PA Speakers Estimated |
| Weight | 26.9 lbs (12.2 kg) | 30.9 lbs (14.0 kg) |
| Rigging | 2 x 35mm pole sockets; 6 x M8 and 1 x M6 inserts | 8 x M10 and 2 x M8 inserts; 2 x 35mm pole sockets (0° or -7°) |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Passive 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 1.75” voice coil compression driver | 10” woofer, 2” voice coil compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 43Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° |
| Power Handling | 550W continuous | 700W |
| Maximum SPL | 123dB (manufacturer specified) | 127dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 93dB | - |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Cabinet Material | - | Plywood |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Yamaha CXR10mkIII: $649.00 Passive Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Yamaha DXR10mkIII (smallest powered model, ranked higher, rated 3.8/5), the Yamaha DXR12mkIII (powered model, rated 4.1/5), the Yamaha DXR15mkIII (largest powered model, rated 3.8/5), the Yamaha CXR12mkIII (larger passive model, estimated 3.8/5) and the Yamaha CXR15mkIII (larger passive model, estimated 3.5/5). See every Yamaha DXR and CXR generation.
Pros: The passive version of the measured Yamaha DXR10mkIII, with the same 10” woofer, 1.75” voice coil compression driver, horn and port design. Yamaha rates it at 93dB sensitivity, 123dB maximum SPL and bass to 54Hz (-10dB) with 90° x 60° coverage, and its PX and PC-D amplifiers carry a dedicated processing preset for it.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. It needs an external amplifier and, for its rated response, speaker processing; the powered model has that built in. Without Yamaha’s preset its tonal balance depends on the amplifier’s EQ.
Full Yamaha CXR10mkIII review and specifications →
| Released | 2026 (this year) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 1.75” voice coil compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 123dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 550W continuous |
| Rigging | 2 x 35mm pole sockets; 6 x M8 and 1 x M6 inserts |
| Sensitivity | 93dB |
| Weight | 26.9 lbs (12.2 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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Yamaha CZR10: $814.00 Passive Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Yamaha DZR10 (smallest powered model, ranked higher, rated 3.4/5), the Yamaha DZR12 (powered model, rated 3.9/5), the Yamaha DZR15 (powered model, rated 4/5), the Yamaha DZR315 (largest powered model, rated 3.8/5), the Yamaha CZR12 (larger passive model, estimated 3.6/5) and the Yamaha CZR15 (larger passive model, estimated 3.7/5).
Pros: The passive version of the measured Yamaha DZR10, with a 10” woofer and a 2” voice coil compression driver in a plywood cabinet with 90° x 60° coverage. Yamaha rates it at 700W handling, 127dB maximum SPL and bass reaching 43Hz, and its PX and PC-D amplifiers carry a dedicated processing preset for it.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. It needs an external amplifier and speaker processing to match the powered DZR, which has its FIR-X tuning built in. It costs about as much as the powered model before the amplifier.
Full Yamaha CZR10 review and specifications →
| Released | Jan 2019 (7 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Cabinet Material | Plywood |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 2” voice coil compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 127dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 700W |
| Rigging | 8 x M10 and 2 x M8 inserts; 2 x 35mm pole sockets (0° or -7°) |
| Weight | 30.9 lbs (14.0 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons