Short answer: the Yamaha DXR10mkIII, if you are buying new. The Yamaha DXR10mkII ranks higher than the Vue Audiotechnik A-10 (#13 vs #16 of 42 10-inch pa speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Yamaha DXR10mkIII, is rated 3.8/5 at $899.99 and is still sold new.
The DXR10mkII is 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. Its own cons note it lacks app control or Bluetooth audio found on some newer competitors, and its measured preference sits mid-pack for this ranking.
The A-10 is passive and needs its own amplification. Low-quality vendor data shows a 4.93 ideal-subwoofer preference score, and the passive point-source design keeps amplification and DSP choices flexible for installers building out a system. But being passive adds cost and complexity that self-powered rivals avoid, and its own cons note measured bass extension is shallow at roughly 80Hz, shallower than the DXR10mkII’s 73Hz.
Everything else matches: neither has Bluetooth, and both top out with a 10-inch woofer and compression driver combination.
Buy the DXR10mkII for a ready-to-run active speaker with deeper measured bass and a lower price.
Buy the A-10 only if your project is a passive, amplifier-driven install where the point-source horn design is the priority.
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A proven, easy to set up 10 inch PA workhorse with a flexible input section and simple processing presets.
A passive 10 inch point source PA speaker for installers who want to pick their own amplifier and processing.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DXR10mkII | Vue Audiotechnik A-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $814.99 Discontinued | $1,200 Passive |
| Ranked | #13 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #16 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | Yes |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Passive 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 1.75” compression driver | 10” woofer, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 67Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 19.8”H x 12”W x 12.2”D (502 x 305 x 310 mm) | 21.1” x 13.4” x 13” (535 x 340 x 330 mm) |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 127dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, dual 1/4-inch, stereo RCA; XLR thru and link outputs | 2x Neutrik NL-4 Speakon |
| Amplifier Power | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) | Passive speaker; external amplifier required (manufacturer output rating not published in the current product page) |
| Cabinet Material | Matte-finish ABS | Multi-ply cross-grain laminated birch plywood |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount | Integrated fly points and pole-mount system |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 73Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 80Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes | No (passive, passive crossover network only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 30.6 lbs (13.9 kg) | 31.5 lbs (14.3 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.30 | 1.96 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.16 | 4.93 |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | - |
| TRS Input | Yes | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (wide-dispersion constant directivity horn) | 70° x 55° |
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 Vue Audiotechnik A-10 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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