Yamaha DXR10mkII Review: Rated 3.8/5

The Yamaha DXR10mkII is rated 3.8/5 for sound quality, #13 of 42 10-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: Yamaha

#13 Yamaha DXR10mkII: $814.99 Discontinued Amazon $814.99 eBay

Newer model: the Yamaha DXR10mkIII, ranked higher, rated 3.8/5, released Jun 2026. It adds Bluetooth, but drops the RCA input. See every Yamaha DXR and CXR generation.

Same family: the Yamaha DXR8mkII (smaller model, rated 4/5), the Yamaha DXR12mkII (larger model, rated 4/5) and the Yamaha DXR15mkII (larger model, rated 3.7/5).

Pros: A proven, easy to set up 10 inch PA workhorse with a flexible input section and simple processing presets. A proven, broadly distributed workhorse: medium-quality vendor data shows a 5.16 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 67Hz measured extension, and Yamaha’s FIR-X processing and D-Contour compressor simplify setup. Measured bass extension of 73Hz (-3dB).

Cons: It lacks app control or Bluetooth audio found on some newer competitors, and its measured preference sits mid-pack for this ranking. Discontinued.

Released	Aug 2019 (7 years ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic)
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-3dB)	73Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Matte-finish ABS
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	90° x 60° (wide-dispersion constant directivity horn)
DSP	Yes
Dimensions	19.8”H x 12”W x 12.2”D (502 x 305 x 310 mm)
Drivers	10” woofer, 1.75” compression driver
Frequency Response	56Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR, dual 1/4-inch, stereo RCA; XLR thru and link outputs
Maximum SPL	132dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
Passive	No
RCA Input	Yes
Rigging	3 x M8 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount
Spinorama Preference Score	2.30
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	5.16
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Weight	30.6 lbs (13.9 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

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  • Yamaha DXR10mkII Product Information
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements

Frequency Response

How the Yamaha DXR10mkII measures across the audible range. A flatter listening window (the sound arriving straight at you) is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. The estimated in-room response adds what a typical room does, and there a gentle, even tilt down toward the treble is ideal. Both curves are shifted so their 300 Hz to 3 kHz average sits at 0 dB.

Listening windowEstimated in-room response

Measurement data: spinorama.org, measured by the manufacturer.

EQ for a Neutral Response

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