Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DXR10mkIII and Vue Audiotechnik A-10 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 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.
The case for the Vue Audiotechnik A-10. 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.
Important trade-offs. The low-quality local data is truncated and cannot produce a preference score, so its tonal advantage over the proven DXR10mkII is unconfirmed. Measured bass extension is shallow at roughly 80Hz.
Buy the Yamaha DXR10mkIII when its stated format, coverage, and system features fit the job better.
Buy the Vue Audiotechnik A-10 when its stated output, control, and deployment strengths better match the system.
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A light, loud 10 inch powered PA speaker with updated onboard DSP and Bluetooth control, a dependable choice for gigs.
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 DXR10mkIII | Vue Audiotechnik A-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.99 | $1,200 Passive |
| Ranked | #12 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” throat/1.75” diaphragm compression driver | 10” woofer, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 53Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 67Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 19.8”H x 12.2”W x 12.2”D (502 x 310 x 310 mm) | 21.1” x 13.4” x 13” (535 x 340 x 330 mm) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 70° x 55° |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 127dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR/TRS combo; XLR thru and DSP outputs | 2x Neutrik NL-4 Speakon |
| Amplifier Power | 2000W peak / 1000W RMS (1700W LF + 300W HF peak) | Passive speaker; external amplifier required (manufacturer output rating not published in the current product page) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1800Hz (FIR-X) | - |
| Cabinet Material | PP plastic | Multi-ply cross-grain laminated birch plywood |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 points plus U-bracket points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount | Integrated fly points and pole-mount system |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 61.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 80Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, FIR-X tuning, Drive Motion Calibration and D-Remote | No (passive, passive crossover network only) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Weight | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) | 31.5 lbs (14.3 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | No | - |
| 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 |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 1.96 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 4.93 |
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 DXR10mkIII (measured by the manufacturer) and Vue Audiotechnik A-10 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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