Yamaha DXS15 MKII Active Subwoofer

Yamaha DXS15MK2 — 15" Powered Subwoofer for Serious Low-End

The Yamaha DXS15MK2 is a 15" powered subwoofer built to anchor the bottom end of any live sound or mobile DJ rig. A long-throw 15" driver pairs with a 1020W Class-D amplifier inside a band-pass plywood enclosure, delivering tight, focused bass down to 40 Hz. This model is the right choice for audio engineers, mobile DJs, and small-to-medium venue operators who need chest-pounding low-frequency reinforcement without hauling outboard processing racks.

Band-Pass Cabinet and D-XSUB DSP

What separates this cabinet from a generic reflex sub is the optimized band-pass enclosure and Yamaha's onboard DSP. Plywood construction with Polyurea coating reduces unwanted vibration and reaches higher SPL with less distortion. D-XSUB processing offers NORMAL, BOOST, and XTENDED LF modes for tuning the low end on the fly, while a Cardioid Mode setting helps tame stage-side spill when two or more cabinets are deployed.

Driver Power and Headroom

The 1020W Class-D amplifier and custom 15" transducer deliver sustained headroom for live performance.

• The LF driver utilizes a 15" cone with a 2.5" voice coil, featuring a long-throw design for clean, well-defined low frequencies.
• Amplifier Output: 1020W dynamic / 800W continuous — sustained headroom for all-night performance
• Maximum SPL: 135 dB SPL

Tunable Low-End Response

Onboard DSP determines how well a sub fits into a full-range system. Frequency response reaches 40 Hz – 150 Hz with selectable crossover points to match Yamaha DXR, DBR, or DSR tops.

• Frequency Range: 40 Hz – 150 Hz (-10 dB)
• D-XSUB Processing: NORMAL / BOOST / XTENDED LF — three voicing modes for different musical contexts
• Selectable Crossover: 80 / 100 / 120 Hz

Inputs, Cabinet, and Portability

Connectivity and physical design matter when a sub is loaded in and out of venues every night.

• I/O: 2× XLR input, 2× XLR THRU (THROUGH or HPF POST) — balanced signal chain with flexible routing
• Cabinet: Meranti plywood with Polyurea coating
• Dual 35 mm and M20 pole sockets ensure this instrument fits standard and threaded speaker poles perfectly.
• Net Weight: 36.0 kg
• Dimensions: 480 × 611 × 614 mm