The Yamaha DXR and CXR line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 10 models, from the Yamaha DXR8mkII, Yamaha DXR10mkII and Yamaha DXR12mkII to the Yamaha DXR10mkIII, Yamaha CXR10mkIII and Yamaha DXR12mkIII. Ratings run from 3.5/5 to 4.1/5. Of these, 6 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
DXR10mkII to DXR10mkIII
The Yamaha DXR10mkIII replaced the Yamaha DXR10mkII. Both rate 3.8/5.
| Spec | DXR10mkII | DXR10mkIII |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 1.75” compression driver | 10” woofer, 1” throat/1.75” diaphragm compression driver |
| Amplifier Power | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) | 2000W peak / 1000W RMS (1700W LF + 300W HF peak) |
| Weight | 30.6 lbs (13.9 kg) | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) |
Full DXR10mkII vs DXR10mkIII comparison
DXR12mkII to DXR12mkIII
The Yamaha DXR12mkIII replaced the Yamaha DXR12mkII. It rates higher, 4.1/5 against 4.0/5.
| Spec | DXR12mkII | DXR12mkIII |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1.75” compression driver | 12” woofer, 1” throat/1.75” diaphragm compression driver |
| Amplifier Power | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) | 2000W peak / 1000W RMS (1700W LF + 300W HF peak) |
| Weight | 41 lbs (18.6 kg) | 38.4 lbs (17.4 kg) |
Full DXR12mkII vs DXR12mkIII comparison
DXR15mkII to DXR15mkIII
The Yamaha DXR15mkIII replaced the Yamaha DXR15mkII. It rates higher, 3.8/5 against 3.7/5.
| Spec | DXR15mkII | DXR15mkIII |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 15” woofer, 1.75” compression driver | 15” woofer, 1” throat/1.75” diaphragm compression driver |
| Amplifier Power | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) | 2000W peak / 1000W RMS (1700W LF + 300W HF peak) |
| Weight | 48.1 lbs (21.8 kg) | 46.3 lbs (21 kg) |
Full DXR15mkII vs DXR15mkIII comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Yamaha DXR and CXR are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Yamaha DXR and CXR, from the Yamaha DXR8mkII, Yamaha DXR10mkII and Yamaha DXR12mkII to the Yamaha DXR10mkIII, Yamaha CXR10mkIII and Yamaha DXR12mkIII.
What replaced the Yamaha DXR10mkII?
The Yamaha DXR10mkIII replaced the Yamaha DXR10mkII. Both are rated 3.8/5.
What replaced the Yamaha DXR12mkII?
The Yamaha DXR12mkIII replaced the Yamaha DXR12mkII. It is rated 4.1/5, against 4.0/5 for the Yamaha DXR12mkII.
What replaced the Yamaha DXR15mkII?
The Yamaha DXR15mkIII replaced the Yamaha DXR15mkII. It is rated 3.8/5, against 3.7/5 for the Yamaha DXR15mkII.