Yamaha DZR315 vs HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 115 FA

Short answer: the Yamaha DZR315. It ranks #16 of 62 15-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $1,884.99. The HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 115 FA ranks #27, rated 3.6/5, at $1,769.99, $115 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.

The case for the Yamaha DZR315: A 3-way design with a 15-inch woofer, 8-inch midrange and 2-inch compression driver, powered by a 2000W bi-amp and rated to 143dB, so it covers a large room on its own. Watch for: A 4.4dB reference band and a 7.19 directivity-index deviation mean tonal balance and off-axis consistency are uneven, and the standalone preference score is only 1.93.

Why pick the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 115 FA: Part of HK Audio’s LINEAR 5 MK II series alongside the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA: the 15-inch full-range model, with bass to 54Hz (-10dB) and the highest output of the series. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.

Buy the Yamaha DZR315. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $115 with the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 115 FA does not make up for the sound-quality gap.

Worth knowing: the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 115 FA has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 3.2 to 4.0, so treat this verdict as provisional.

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The Two Speakers In Full

Yamaha DZR315: $1,884.99 B&H Photo Video eBay

Same family: the Yamaha DZR10 (smaller powered model, rated 3.4/5), the Yamaha DZR12 (smaller powered model, rated 3.9/5), the Yamaha DZR15 (smaller powered model, ranked higher, rated 4/5), the Yamaha CZR10 (smallest passive model, estimated 3.2/5), the Yamaha CZR12 (passive model, estimated 3.6/5) and the Yamaha CZR15 (largest passive model, ranked lower, estimated 3.7/5).

Pros: A 3-way design with a 15-inch woofer, 8-inch midrange and 2-inch compression driver, powered by a 2000W bi-amp and rated to 143dB, so it covers a large room on its own. Manufacturer measurements give a 5.06 preference score with an ideal subwoofer, and bass reaches 82.5Hz at -3dB and about 65Hz at -10dB. Onboard FIR DSP with an LCD screen handles presets, PEQ, delay and routing, with two combo inputs. Measured bass extension of 82.5Hz (-3dB).

Cons: A 4.4dB reference band and a 7.19 directivity-index deviation mean tonal balance and off-axis consistency are uneven, and the standalone preference score is only 1.93. It is large and expensive next to the 2-way Yamaha DZR15.

Full Yamaha DZR315 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	2,000W Class-D bi-amplified
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	about 64.6Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 3-way PA speaker
Coverage	75° x 50°
DSP	Yes, 96kHz FIR DSP with LCD, presets, PEQ, delay
Drivers	15” woofer, 8” midrange, 2” compression driver
Frequency Response	31Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Maximum SPL	143dB (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
Passive	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	16 x M10 rigging points
Spinorama Preference Score	1.93
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	5.06
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Weight	91.7 lbs (41.6 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Yamaha DZR Series Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Yamaha DZR315 vs Coda Audio G715
  • Yamaha DZR315 vs FBT Mitus 115A
  • Yamaha DZR315 vs Axiom ED150A
  • Yamaha DZR315 vs RCF NX 915-A

HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 115 FA: $1,769.99 Estimated Full Compass eBay

Same family: the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 110 XA (smaller model, estimated 3.6/5), the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA (smaller model, estimated 3.7/5), the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 XA (smaller model, estimated 3.7/5), the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 115 XA (larger model, ranked lower, estimated 3.5/5) and the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 308 LTA (larger model, estimated 3.3/5). See every HK Audio Linear 5 generation.

Pros: Part of HK Audio’s LINEAR 5 MK II series alongside the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA: the 15-inch full-range model, with bass to 54Hz (-10dB) and the highest output of the series. A 1,200W peak (600W RMS) bi-amplified Class D module with DSP drives it, and HK rates it at 138dB peak / 130dB average with 70° x 50°, rotatable coverage.

Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. At 30.2 kg it is heavy for one person to lift onto a stand.

Full HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 115 FA review and specifications →

Released	2023 (3 years ago)
Amplifier Power	1,200W peak (600W RMS), bi-amplified
Bluetooth	No
Configuration	Active 2-way PA speaker
Coverage	70° x 50°, rotatable
DSP	Yes
Drivers	15” woofer, 1” compression driver
Frequency Response	57Hz - 18kHz (-6dB), 54Hz (-10dB) (manufacturer specified)
Maximum SPL	138dB peak / 130dB average (manufacturer specified)
Passive	No
Rigging	3 x M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount
Weight	66.6 lbs (30.2 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Official HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 115 FA Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
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  • HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 115 FA vs FBT Mitus 115A