The Yamaha VXL1-16 ranks #22 out of 23 total Column and Line Array PA Speakers for sound quality. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Yamaha
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#22 Yamaha VXL1-16: $807.99 each Passive Estimated Full Compass eBay
Same family: the Yamaha VXL1-8 (smaller model, ranked higher, rated 2.6/5) and the Yamaha VXL1-24 (larger model, ranked lower, rated 2.5/5).
Pros: The middle model of Yamaha’s VXL slim line arrays, with sixteen 1.5” full-range drivers in a 54mm wide column between the measured Yamaha VXL1-8 and Yamaha VXL1-24. A rear switch picks 20° or 30° vertical coverage, which helps speech intelligibility in reflective rooms.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. Small full-range drivers limit bass and output, so it is built for speech and background music, and it needs an external amplifier.
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Configuration | Passive slim line array column |
| Coverage | Switchable 20° or 30° vertical |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Drivers | 16x 1.5” full-range drivers |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 80W |
| XLR Input | No |
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