Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DXR10mkII and KV2 Audio EX10 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 Yamaha DXR10mkII is discontinued; its replacement is the Yamaha DXR10mkIII. If you are buying new, get the Yamaha DXR10mkIII.
The case for the Yamaha DXR10mkII. A proven, broadly distributed workhorse: medium-quality vendor data shows a 5.16 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 67Hz measured extension, and Yamaha’s FIR-X processing and D-Contour compressor simplify setup.
The case for the KV2 Audio EX10. Medium-quality vendor data gives it a 4.70 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 52Hz measured extension, one of the deepest results in this ranking. Its 3-inch-diaphragm compression driver and integrated DSP target vocal clarity and controlled throw.
Important trade-offs. It lacks app control or Bluetooth audio found on some newer competitors, and its measured preference sits mid-pack for this ranking.
Buy the Yamaha DXR10mkII when its stated format, coverage, and system features fit the job better.
Buy the KV2 Audio EX10 when its stated output, control, and deployment strengths better match the system.
Still deciding? The full PA & Live Sound rankings cover every ranked option.
A proven, easy to set up 10 inch PA workhorse with a flexible input section and simple processing presets.
A specialist powered 10 inch PA speaker with deep bass for its size, a large compression driver, and built in DSP for clear vocals.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DXR10mkII | KV2 Audio EX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $814.99 Discontinued | $2,900 |
| Ranked | #13 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #17 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” woofer, 1.75” compression driver | 10” neodymium woofer, 1.4” exit/3” diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 65Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 19.8”H x 12”W x 12.2”D (502 x 305 x 310 mm) | 20.2”H x 12.2”W x 12.8”D (514 x 310 x 326 mm) |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 129dB peak / 126dB long-term |
| Inputs | XLR, dual 1/4-inch, stereo RCA; XLR thru and link outputs | Balanced female XLR input; male XLR through output |
| Amplifier Power | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) | 500W continuous (450W LF + 50W HF, manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | Matte-finish ABS | Baltic birch plywood |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount | 4x M10 suspension points, integrated top handle with 1x M10, OmniMount bracket point, 4x M6 bracket points |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 73Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 54.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes | Integrated crossover, phase alignment, EQ and protection |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 30.6 lbs (13.9 kg) | 45.2 lbs (20.5 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.30 | 2.27 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.16 | 4.70 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | 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 |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (wide-dispersion constant directivity horn) | 100° x 80° (rotatable horn) |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) |
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: Yamaha DXR10mkII (measured by the manufacturer) and KV2 Audio EX10 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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