Yamaha DXR15MKII Review - Thoughts after my first gig

Here's my full review of the Yamaha DXR15MKII. Spoiler alert: There is no resonance or vibration like the DXR10MKII.
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[@rooster5755]

i have an original pair of the dxr15's that are about 3-4 years old now.i have them paired with a kw181 sub and wow.as you said,you can then put the switch on back to flat.these speakers absolutely breath well in the open air.i rarely have to turn much more than 1/2 volume even in a gym..i bought them when i was doing some side dj jobs but they are mainly hanging in the corners of my new shop now and are pure overkill..better to have to much than to little though

[@TheAngrySoundTech]

That's a pretty killer shop sound system! lol

[@anvior45]

I am curious to know how these speakers perform if i need to play them for just background music?

[@romansings1568]

Got 2 of them, they are awesome.

[@yan5362]

and the bass? loud enough to run a party for 120 pax?

[@andy2991]

Would be good to see how these compare with the rcf art 715a mk4 as I know the rcf are more wattage But Yamaha are more prices less wattage but more DBS I think that would be a good comparison to do

[@JuanBlasBecerra]

Wich one of this PA equipments is better for singing with backing tracks , 2 db technologies 1203, 2 EV ETX 15” .. 2 RCF 945 15” … 2 FBT Vertus, 2 RCF EVOX ..8 or 12.. , thanks !

[@nikolaicholakov4426]

you need to do a gig log with these speakers

[@Fizyxx]

have you gone over all the screws on the 10s to tighten them up? Maybe that could help. I got my DXR10mk2 in sept and I haven't noticed any concerning vibration.

[@TheAngrySoundTech]

I have them out on a month long rental right now but I'll check the screws as soon as I get them back.

[@richardpenrose1968]

I’m interested to hear how these compare to the RCF HDM45A and 945a. My 10 year old DXR15mk1’s have been brilliant. They sound great and I haven’t had a single issue in the 10 years of heavy use! I come across new products all the time but haven’t found anything that can outperform these at this price. However, as they are now 10+ years old I’m considering replacing them and the DXR15mk2 is the most likely option but I’m intrigued to hear the RCF HDM45A and 945a as they have larger compression drivers with lower crossover points and higher powered amp modules. Will be interesting to hear how they compare (though they cost at least £1000 more and I’m not sure they’ll sound that much better if at all).

[@jakariopermadi]

😭⌚🖱🖱😁

[@reyrichard4922]

Le 945 RCF est une enceinte de haute qualité et grande puissance sans aucune distorsion a haut volume

[@theaverageguy3884]

Yama DXR15 MK2 vs Mackie DRM215 "15. Who of the two have the clearest sound and depes bass ? Not sure if i will go for YamahaDXR vs Mackie DRM.

[@reyrichard4922]

Yamaha sera de meilleur qualité

[@andrewburns3042]

Hey man, thanks for these videos. I am considering the DZR315 as well as the 15 and 12 model for different purposes. I heard you say the 315 is a stack on top of subs speaker. How do you get them high enough if you aren't flying? Do you always use 2 18 subs a side just for height?

[@TheAngrySoundTech]

Yeah, I sold mine because of lack of versatility. They sound great and make a good stack on top of two of the DXS18XLF but I found myself pole mounting a DXR15MKII on top of a single sub more often than using a full stack with the DZR315. But of course there have been lots of changes to my business since covid. I do way more corporate events now. I wish I would have gotten the DZR12's and the DXS15XLF.

[@thedroid4ever]

@@TheAngrySoundTech My initial thoughts are to consider the drz12's and the 18 subs, then maybe get the 315's later for gigs that would require a further throw. I'm just concerned about how the 12's would perform for full range music. Do you think they'd be loud enough for a few hundred people indoors and out?

[@vtphan2012]

Great video man. I wonder if I can use a pair of these DXR15's in a mid-size room at home for rehearsal, maybe have them in a wedge setup for near-field. Any idea? Thanks.

[@TheAngrySoundTech]

They are designed to be used as a wedge. Just make sure you flip the switch to the monitor setting as that will reduce the ground coupling of the bass.

[@vtphan2012]

@@TheAngrySoundTech Great. Thank you.

[@francescoricci7546]

I have the exact opposite, resonance vibrations comes from the front of the speaker, i got an fbt xlite 12

[@petarcholakov9352]

I also have a dxr15 mk2 and I have a major vibration issue even when I play loud, when the bass hits you can hear it at the front, I'm very disappointed

[@Jessemakesvids]

@@petarcholakov9352 I have 4 dbr15 units and have the same thing…. Issue is the plastic housing. The only way around this for me is using ratchet straps to hold it all together. I’ll never buy a plastic houses speaker again.

[@silaqe]

I had the same issue with the DXR15mk2. I removed the grill and almost all pf the screws from the front were loose. I fixed my problem in 5minutes

[@Liftgymratt86]

Hey Brian. When you run your Yamaha tops with subs, do you run the D Contour at FOH or off?

[@TheAngrySoundTech]

I typically run with it off. Mostly because I'm not a huge fan of high end boosts. But one of my DJ's always puts speakers into boost or FOH mode. At your next gig I'd play a song you know and like then walk the room with FOH on and off and see which you prefer. Make sure you listen both up close and at a distance.

[@ElenaLeva]

in the usual last series dxr12 was a resonance vibration?

[@TheAngrySoundTech]

I haven't tried the DXR12's yet so I'm not sure if there is a resonating vibration.

[@viktorastrom539]

I you bring two dxr 12s to a dj gig and only like to bring one sub. What sub would you bring with the yamaha tops?Im gonna buy my first own system and I Want it to handle weddings, birthday parties and the occasional club gig. Maybe I buy two subs.. I use one for the smaller venues and bring both to the bigger ones🙂 I would appreciate your thoughts. Thank you for very helpful videos!

[@TheAngrySoundTech]

I always tell people when it comes to subs I'd rather have one really good sub instead of two mediocre subs. So I would recommend getting a DXS18XLF or DXS15XLF. But in my inventory I have DXS12MKII's and DXS18XLF's because sometimes i just don't want to carry around a DXS18XLF. If I could only have one I think I would buy the DXS15XLF and maybe add a second one down the road but I'm not sure if a second one would be needed.

[@viktorastrom539]

@@TheAngrySoundTech alot of people talk about matching the DXS15XLF with their DSR/DZR tops... I can combine the XLF with DXR12MKIIs right? I was thinking about buying the DXS15MKII but I ordered a DXS15XLF a few minutes ago :)

[@TheAngrySoundTech]

The DXS15XLF will be a better sub than the DXS15MKII. I think you made the right choice.

[@hypebeastdad]

How much protection does the case give. Is it better than a gator tote that’s what I was about to get.

[@TheAngrySoundTech]

Gator makes good cases! I own a lot of gator cases. It really just depends on what kind of case you want. I wanted the ability to keep the case on while using the speaker so I went with the Yamaha cases. But I strongly considered getting some gator cases myself and had I not wanted the rain and sun protection during outdoor gigs. I probably would have just went with gator cases.

[@hypebeastdad]

The Angry Sound Tech ok thanks still debating I’m liking the Yamaha cover.

[@ElenaLeva]

Hello month using dxr12 mk2 resonance and vibration are present what to do? please tell me

[@TheAngrySoundTech]

You own the DXR12MKII's and are experiencing a vibration caused by resonance? Unfortunately if this is the case I don't think there is much that you can do about it besides adding a subwoofer to the system so you cut some of the lows out of your top cabinets. That seems to help with my DXR10MKII's.

[@ElenaLeva]

@@TheAngrySoundTech Yes unfortunately in dxr12 mk2 there is the vibrancy resonance (I so waited this renewal (I wonder there is whether resonance in past generation dxr12? or did I wait for this update in vain?

[@TheAngrySoundTech]

I would assume the previous generation had the same resonance. They didn't change much with the build except for an updated compression driver. Although there is updated tuning so maybe that could have enhanced the resonance.

[@ElenaLeva]

@@TheAngrySoundTech просто интересно стал звук лучше в обновлении mk2? стоило ждать этого обновления?

[@cristianmedico2476]

Hi, I had the same issue with the yamaha dzr12 and return them, the "kind of a solution" is to cut the frequency that is causing the problem, get a graphic EQ and just turn down the frequency giving the problem. Anyway, in my opinion ,any speaker giving this type of problem I would return it and look somewhere else.

[@a.k1311]

Maybe you should compare and try the QSC K12.2...!!

[@TheAngrySoundTech]

QSC makes some good stuff. I used to have the original K12's. At one point I was going to turn my whole rental inventory into QSC but we grew a lot and needed a line array. I had the KLA12's at the time and they don't make a powered version of the Wideline-8 so I swapped brands. Now I'm back to downsizing and sold my line array. Part of what was keeping me away from QSC was that their product lines were getting pretty old. I thought they were focusing too much on their install gear and not enough on live sound. But with the K12.2 and the new sub they're finally beginning to update their product lines.

[@thomas9469]

@@TheAngrySoundTech DBR15 is good for church sound. Thanks.

[@MobilediscowirralCoUk]

You fan of the new tweeter/hf? Hows the das gear going? What do you use with 10”

[@TheAngrySoundTech]

Yes, I do like the sound of the DXR MKII series. I used them for a live band the other day and it sounded really good. So I am a big fan of the way theses sound. The one issue seems to be the vibration issue. On the plus side it's not noticeable in the front of the speaker. You can only hear it on some songs and from behind the speaker. Most of my DAS audio gear is gone now. I think I'm down to 7 of the Action 12A's and 2 of the Vantec 18A's. I use the DXS12MKII's with the 10's.

[@MobilediscowirralCoUk]

The Angry Sound Tech wonder if its amp seal on inside? Maybe add some seal or small black silicon

[@petarcholakov9352]

I have one dxr15 mk2 and the highs are ear piercing loud but the bass just isn't enough for me. Any suggestions for a two way that has strong bass and loud highs

[@johnorbegozo685]

Go with a jbl srx if you want the bass and loudness man !

[@petarcholakov9352]

@@johnorbegozo685 how much louder is the srx815p compared to the dxr15 mk2

[@johnorbegozo685]

@@petarcholakov9352 its way louder in my opinion plus the bass makes a bigger difference if you have a pair you will rock the house easy 400 people

[@petarcholakov9352]

@@johnorbegozo685 were you also disappointed from the bass of the dxr15 mk2 I heard everyone saying how good.the bass was but when i heard it I was dissapointed

[@johnorbegozo685]

@@petarcholakov9352 it was a decent bass but like I said the srx just much better louder there's a youtube video by dj rick you can appreciate the bass on that video

[@petarcholakov9352]

You say soo much yet you dont say anything. What the point of pointing out the same thing over and over and going on about all the features on the speaker that we already know. I'd rather hear about how the speaker sounded, if it was loud enough, comparing it to other speakers and the performance of it overall.

[@djlalokc7698]

😅😅👏

[@reyrichard4922]

Que veux tu pouvoir réellement entendre de cette enceinte par youtube ?? Le mieux est de l'écouter en live

[@miamichi5]

Bro I like your videos but you spend so much time on the covers lol 😁! Plz can play them live! 👍! No more cover talk plz lol...😂!

[@TheAngrySoundTech]

But I like a good cover! It always seems like it's so much of an after thought by manufacturers. I like to put a little emphasis on it so that maybe manufacturers will pay more attention to the quality of their covers. I've come across some pretty bad covers. You should watch my video on the K&M flat base stands. The pole bag they recommend is ridiculous.

[@Fizyxx]

13:12 HAHAHA!

[@ChrisSprenger.]

lololol so much about the cover...and another 5 mins about the handles..lmao

[@brysondockrill4378]

There are some great inexpensive video editing options out there.

[@TheAngrySoundTech]

I prefer uncut videos from beginning to end. Not a fan of slice and diced videos.