Yamaha DXR15mkII Review: Rated 3.7/5

Last updated: October 21, 2026

The Yamaha DXR15mkII is rated 3.7/5 for sound quality, #26 of 76 15-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.

Yamaha DXR15mkII · Editor's rating 3.7/5, ranked #26 of 76 15-Inch PA Speakers
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Brand: Yamaha

#26 Yamaha DXR15mkII: $798.00 Discontinued Amazon $798.00 B&H Photo Video $972.00 eBay

Newer model: the Yamaha DXR15mkIII, ranked higher, rated 3.8/5, released Jul 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 DXR10mkII (smaller model, rated 3.8/5) and the Yamaha DXR12mkII (smaller model, rated 4/5).

Pros: A proven, widely available powered 15 inch PA speaker with presets that make setup simple. 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. Measured bass extension of 67Hz (-3dB).

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

Is the Yamaha DXR15mkII right for you?

Skip it if

  • you want neutral sound: its measured preference score is 5.0 even with a subwoofer.
  • you want to buy it new: it is discontinued.
ReleasedAug 2019 (7 years ago)
AES InputNo
Amplifier Power1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic)
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-3dB)67Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
BluetoothNo
Cabinet MaterialMatte-finish ABS
Coaxial InputNo
ConfigurationActive 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage90° x 60° (constant directivity horn)
DSPYes
Dimensions27.6”H x 17.5”W x 15”D (700 x 445 x 380 mm)
Drivers15” woofer, 1.75” compression driver
Frequency Response49Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified)
Guitar InputNo
HDMI InputNo
InputsXLR, dual 1/4-inch, stereo RCA; XLR thru and link outputs
Maximum SPL134dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone InputNo
Optical InputNo
PassiveNo
RCA InputYes
Rigging3 x M10 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount
Spinorama Preference Score2.28
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub4.98
TRS InputYes
USB InputNo
Weight48.1 lbs (21.8 kg)
XLR InputYes
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Frequency Response

How the Yamaha DXR15mkII 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
Measured frequency response of the Yamaha DXR15mkII-24-18-12-60+6dB20501002005001k2k5k10k20k

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

EQ for a Neutral Response

Flattens the measured listening window from the Yamaha DXR15mkII's own bass extension up to 16 kHz. Set a preamp of -2.9 dB, then add these filters to any parametric equalizer in the signal path: the speaker's app or DSP if it has parametric EQ, a miniDSP, Equalizer APO or Wavelet. Boosts are kept to 3 dB, and EQ cannot fix how evenly the speaker spreads sound off-axis, which is why some speakers gain more than others. Predicted preference score with this EQ: 2.3, up from 2.3 (5.2 with an ideal subwoofer, up from 5.0). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the spinorama measurements above.

FilterFrequencyGainQ
High shelf8,000 Hz-0.4 dB0.70
Peak116 Hz-4.8 dB0.92
Peak290 Hz-1.8 dB2.52
Peak2,008 Hz+2.8 dB3.38
Peak10,838 Hz-2.2 dB4.00

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