Yamaha DXR 15 MKII Active Loudspeaker

Yamaha DXR15 MKII — 15" Bi-Amped Powered Loudspeaker for High-SPL Live Sound

The Yamaha DXR15 MKII is a 15-inch two-way active loudspeaker engineered for sound reinforcement professionals who need touring-grade output from a single self-powered cabinet. It reaches a maximum SPL of 134 dB by combining a 1100 W Class-D bi-amp module with a high-power 15" ferrite-magnet woofer and a 1.75" neodymium compression driver. Designers built this model for full-bandwidth performance, covering 49 Hz to 20 kHz without requiring a subwoofer for most speech and music applications. It stands as the right choice for mobile DJs, worship bands, and small-to-mid venue operators who want a single-box solution with no external amp rack.

What Sets the DXR15 MKII Apart

Inside the cabinet, Yamaha's FIR-X tuning applies a linear-phase FIR filter at the crossover, producing smoother mid-range response than conventional analog crossovers. The 1.75" neodymium HF compression driver — a marked upgrade from the original DXR15 — keeps vocals articulate even at high SPL, while the larger enclosure adds internal damping material that eliminates the cabinet resonance found in smaller DXR models. A 35 mm pole socket with 0° or 7° tilt-down positioning lets the cabinet aim directly at the audience from a speaker stand.

Power, Drivers, and DSP — Built for the Road

Every spec on the DXR15 MKII is tuned for repeatable, high-output performance in touring and installed environments. The bi-amped architecture dedicates 950 W to the low-frequency driver and 150 W to the high-frequency driver, with continuous ratings of 600 W and 100 W respectively.

• Frequency Range: 49 Hz – 20 kHz — full-range response that handles vocals and music without a sub in many setups
• Maximum SPL: 134 dB — class-leading output for mid-size rooms and outdoor events
• Power is delivered by an 1100 W dynamic Class-D bi-amp system that splits signals into 950 W for the LF driver and 150 W for the HF driver to maintain clarity.
• Inputs: XLR, dual TRS, RCA — accepts microphones, instruments, and playback sources
• DSP: D-CONTOUR with FOH/MAIN, MONITOR, OFF modes — onboard voicing without external processing
• Pole Socket: 35 mm with 0° or 7° tilt — aim the cabinet down toward the audience from a stand
• Weight: 21.8 kg — manageable for one-person load-in

Who Should Choose the DXR15 MKII

This unit suits mobile DJs running wedding and corporate events who want strong bass without a sub stack, worship teams needing clear vocal reproduction for spoken word and full-band playback, and small-to-mid venue operators running bar gigs or conference rooms. Solo acoustic performers can plug a microphone and instrument directly into the rear panel and use the LINK OUT to feed a second cabinet for stereo coverage. For bands and DJs who already own a subwoofer, the cabinet's high-pass filter at 100 Hz or 120 Hz integrates cleanly with a DXS-series sub.

Yamaha DXR Series — Built with NEXO

Yamaha developed the original DXR Series in collaboration with NEXO, a French touring loudspeaker manufacturer, with the goal of bringing touring-grade sound quality into a portable powered-cabinet format. The DXR15 MKII continues that lineage, refining the platform with a larger 1.75" neodymium HF compression driver and upgraded DSP. Yamaha's professional audio division has decades of experience in mixing consoles, amplifiers, and acoustic instruments, and that engineering depth shows in the DXR15 MKII's combination of high SPL, low weight, and onboard processing.