Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DZR10 and Martin Audio CDD10 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 DZR10. The bi-amped 2-inch titanium compression driver and 137dB claimed peak, the highest maximum-output claim in this ranking, give it genuine main-speaker capability in a 10-inch cabinet with sophisticated onboard DSP.
The case for the Martin Audio CDD10. Medium-quality vendor data shows a 4.13 ideal-subwoofer preference score. The coaxial Differential Dispersion driver gives point-source summation of the LF and HF sections for consistent coverage, and the compact enclosure mounts horizontally or vertically for on-wall installation use.
Important trade-offs. Being passive, it needs an external amplifier and crossover, and its compact on-wall design targets installed foreground music over full PA main duty.
Buy the Yamaha DZR10 when its stated format, coverage, and system features fit the job better.
Buy the Martin Audio CDD10 when its stated output, control, and deployment strengths better match the system.
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A very loud powered 10 inch PA speaker with a large compression driver and advanced onboard DSP, able to serve as a main speaker.
A compact passive coaxial speaker for on wall installs, mounting horizontally or vertically for consistent foreground music coverage.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DZR10 | Martin Audio CDD10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,349.99 | $1,400 Passive |
| Ranked | #32 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #38 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | Yes |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bi-amped bass-reflex PA speaker | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 2” compression driver | 10” coaxial woofer, 1” exit compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 44Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 65Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 55Hz (-10dB) |
| Dimensions | 21.1”H x 12.4”W x 13.6”D (537 x 315 x 345 mm) | 20.2”H x 12.7”W x 12.2”D (513 x 323 x 310 mm) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60°, rotatable | 75-110° horizontal (user-rotatable), 60° vertical |
| Maximum SPL | 137dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 126dB peak / 120dB continuous |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR/TRS combo; 2 x XLR output | Low-profile 20A push-lock input and link |
| Amplifier Power | 2000W dynamic / 1100W burst / 950W continuous | Passive speaker; use external amplification within the 250W AES / 1,000W peak handling rating |
| Crossover Frequency | 1800Hz (FIR-X) | 2kHz passive |
| Cabinet Material | Plywood with polyurea coating | Composite material |
| Rigging | 8 x M10 and 2 x M8 points; dual 35mm pole mounts | Six M8 inserts for wall bracket; ten M8 fly points |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, FIR-X tuning and Drive Motion Calibration | No (passive; used with a DX-series controller or iKON amplifier for FIR EQ and limiter presets) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 39.5 lbs (17.9 kg) | 33.7 lbs (15.3 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.24 | 1.21 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.72 | 4.13 |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | No | 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 |
| Power Handling | - | 250W AES / 1,000W peak (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 DZR10 (measured by the manufacturer) and Martin Audio CDD10 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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