Short answer: these Yamaha DXR15mkII and Yamaha DBR15 alternatives share a brand and size class, but their coverage, driver architecture, cabinet format, processing, and output priorities can make them fit very different jobs. The Yamaha DXR15mkII is discontinued; its replacement is the Yamaha DXR15mkIII. If you are buying new, get the Yamaha DXR15mkIII.
Why choose the Yamaha DXR15mkII. A proven, broadly distributed workhorse: medium-quality vendor data shows a 4.98 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 61Hz measured extension, and Yamaha’s FIR-X processing and D-CONTOUR presets simplify setup.
Why choose the Yamaha DBR15. Yamaha’s most portable 15-inch powered speaker carries the same DSP and amplification platform as the DXR and DZR series, with a built-in 2-channel mixer accepting XLR, 1/4-inch, RCA and 3.5mm sources.
What to weigh before buying. The preference score sits mid-pack for this ranking, and it lacks app control or Bluetooth audio found on some newer competitors. Medium-quality vendor data shows a 2.87 ideal-subwoofer preference score, one of the weaker results in this ranking and well below the DBR12’s own measured result, so a subwoofer partner matters more here than with most alternatives.
Buy the Yamaha DXR15mkII when its stated coverage, output, processing, and deployment format best match the job.
Buy the Yamaha DBR15 when its stated strengths are the better match for the room and the rest of the PA.
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A proven, widely available powered 15 inch PA speaker with presets that make setup simple.
A light, affordable 15 inch powered PA speaker with a built in two channel mixer for mics, instruments and line sources.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DXR15mkII | Yamaha DBR15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $798.00 Discontinued | $559.99 |
| Ranked | #26 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers | #65 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 15” woofer, 1.75” compression driver | 15” woofer, 1.4” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 49Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 27.6”H x 17.5”W x 15”D (700 x 445 x 380 mm) | 27.6”H x 17.9”W x 14.9”D (700 x 455 x 378 mm) |
| Maximum SPL | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, dual 1/4-inch, stereo RCA; XLR thru and link outputs | 2 x XLR/TRS combo and stereo RCA; XLR output |
| Amplifier Power | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) | 1000W dynamic / 465W continuous (800W LF + 200W HF dynamic) |
| Cabinet Material | Matte-finish ABS | Plastic |
| Rigging | 3 x M10 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount | 3 x M8 points; 35mm pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 53Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 48.1 lbs (21.8 kg) | 42.5 lbs (19.3 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.28 | 0.49 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.98 | 2.87 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | 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 |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (constant directivity horn) | 90° x 60° (constant directivity horn) |
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 DXR15mkII (measured by the manufacturer) and Yamaha DBR15 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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