YAMAHA DZR10 LONG TERM REVIEW (Honest Review)

[@GaryOnBass]

Would you think about swapping your 12" or 15" tops for 10" tops? Let me know below!

[@DJBennyswift]

I would, those Yamaha dzr10’s have more power than my 15” Mackie thumps, so I’m going to change them. I also thought of the 12” dzr, but thought of the Mackie V-Class 12” as well. But I need a compact system the has power.

[@giladshaked131]

Dzr 12 the best in class with jbl 812p & etx 12

[@giladshaked131]

​@@DJBennyswift take dzr 12 with two subs 15 - nuq 15 turbo sound & rcf 905 mk3 - this setup can take 150 pepole very easy .

[@giancarlohernandez1967]

@@DJBennyswift Try the Mackie DLM12 i have them for 8 years already and no complain what so ever and they are small, crazy powerful and light weight they are a little bit more expansive then the srm212 V class (about $999) but it's worth those extra $$$.

[@DJBennyswift]

@@giancarlohernandez1967I never knew they existed, I was looking at it but still in decision mode, really nice though thanks!

[@damienlobb85]

I have the 12s, had no issues with them, absolute work horses!

[@GaryOnBass]

I feel like I should have gone with the 12s!

[@DJBennyswift]

I’m a DJ and a friend of mine bought these 10” ones and tells me that I need to get these due to the power and how clear they sound. I have the Mackie Thumps 215xt with the 15” subwoofer and they have a nice sound, but I have to upgrade due to needing something compact and also powerful. I wanted to get the Rcf, qsc, or the Mackie srm V-Class. But my friend that I need these Yamaha dzr 10’s. So now I’m searching for more info about them and reviews. Thank you for this video.

[@GaryOnBass]

Yeah, I run the DJ through these between sets, and I can totally see why DJs would love them! They're super compact and loud, and like your friend said, the clarity at high volumes is just mad, too! I would definitely grab these over the Mackies or QSC (although I love their desks, I find the speakers hard on the ears). The RCF NX speakers look great, but I haven't managed to hear any yet!

[@DJBennyswift]

I’m really looking forward to upgrade to these! The price point is pretty up there, but I need to make the move. Also, the reason I’m looking into the 10” is due to my vehicle size, I have a 2020 Kia Soul which is limited in space so these will fit perfectly in my car, and I was thinking on getting two QSC 12” subwoofers. I know it’s two different brands but I’m not familiar with the Yamaha subwoofers, plus I like how the design of the QSC 12” sub is narrow. Do you have a suggestion that I may not know of?

[@GaryOnBass]

@DJBennyswift you wont be disappointed! These are great! The Yamaha subs are awesome but they are quite heavy! I use the RCF 705 which are super light and quite compact! I've fit 2 subs and 2 tops in a Nissan Juke! Was a bit of a squeeze but they went in!

[@DJBennyswift]

@@GaryOnBass that sounds great, I also have my other gear and facade which playing Tetris as a kid helped me fit my 15” mains, 15” sub, stands, controller, cable bags in the car with a tight squeeze. I’m going to look into that Rcf subwoofer to get dimensions, watts, SPL, and price point.

[@GaryOnBass]

Haha I know the feeling, although my van now feels empty with these sitting in the back! I can fully recommend the RCF subs too! Thanks for watching!

[@JackOwensMusic]

What about the 12” DZRs? What about these bad boys in comparison to the new RCF ART 932s? That’s something I’d be interested to see😎

[@GaryOnBass]

If the 12” DZR are anything like these then I can fully support them! The NX932s look and I imagine sound great too! Its always just the lack our input/outputs and DSP which lets RCF down a bit!

[@abudbuddy9762]

I have 2 DZR10 and 2 DXS 15,sound very good, loud and clear, super compact,,, love it... Regards from Indonesia

[@GaryOnBass]

That does seem like a killer combo!

[@pinoysacanada2023]

How do you feel about that fabric front? I wanted to het one but feel it will get battered and csn only be advantageoud for installs. It supposed to be a metal grill. How was your exeperience with it ib bringing it in and out of your gigs? Os tha fabric still ok after years of use?

[@GaryOnBass]

Yeah, I was a little concerned about this too! It’s actually more of a foam than a fabric and it’s sat in front of a steel grill. I must have used these at about 250 events now and they still look like new! Although probably a little dirtier! I do have them in padded hot covers, if that has made a difference, but no issues so far! Who knows how they will age long term, though probably no worse than any of the older EV/HK speakers I have!

[@pinoysacanada2023]

@ appreciate your feedback and reply gary! Many thanks!

[@GaryOnBass]

No worries! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

[@pinoysacanada2023]

@ thanks garry just subscribed. Your videos are very helpful. By the way. Hows the rcf 705 sub? Is it a good match? Do you use 2 of them ir just 1 sub with your band? If you were to get a better 15inch powered sub thats a good bang for buck instead of the rcf 705 which would u get? :) EV EKX? ETX? Fbt? Yamaha xlf 15 inches sub 🙂

[@GaryOnBass]

Thanks so much! The RCF 705 is absolutely great, I use just the one 95% of the time but we have very small venues around me so normally 150-200 people at most! If I wasn't worried about the weight then I would have definitely gone for the Yamaha. Its got a lot going for it in terms of sound quality and raw spl. But they are weighty!

[@Karl_Napf81]

I have a pair of DZR10-D and one DXS-XLF15-D (driving it analogue/xlr) and have some Questions: The Manual recommends using the Presets for this combination, if i activate it on the tops there is crossover on 120hz an FOH/Main is off. Main Output is set to 0db. On the Subwoofer side the preset sets crossover to 120hz and main out is set to -5.5db and delay to 3.5ms? Where does this main Output Level recommendation and delay come from/is based on? And a General Question: if i use only one Sub i assume i should give it more Output to Keep up with the tops? or reduce the Output of the tops? big thx in Advance for your help and advice!

[@GaryOnBass]

Great choice in subs, I think these are best with the tops if you don’t mind the weight! I probably wouldn’t put a delay on there, I’ve no clue where that comes from! I would definitely bump the sub if you’re only using one, the tops can come down a bit if that works better!

[@Karl_Napf81]

great review, also own the dzr 10 for some years now , can you tell more about the sympthoms of the problems you got with the low end? I have somehow the feeling that my dzrs have fewer low end compared to the beginning but i'm not quite sure about it how to proof this.

[@GaryOnBass]

I initially heard rattling from the cone on low notes. Then all sound went completely! I have had three go now and they all basically went the same way! The last two got repaired rather than the whole unit replaced and they changed a limiting board which I think may have been the actual issue with mine! We shall see though!

[@Acoustic_Music-h6x]

Would you use one of these for acoustic guitar and vocals outside and inside?

[@GaryOnBass]

Yes, you could definitely use one of these as a single speaker for acoustic and vocals! I have used these for this quite a few times! You could run directly into the speaker too, as long as you use a DI for your acoustic. But I would definitely recommend using a mixer or something like the TC Helicon Voicelive, to get some effects and EQ on there! I’ve got a video on mixers and the Behringer Flow would be an ideal option for you!

[@revivalsdare1489]

Hello, how do you use Yamaha Dzr 10 with a subs or just one sub. Do you use hpf filter on Dzr 10 and how much hpf frequency do you use... Thanks and Best Regards

[@GaryOnBass]

It depends on the room, I would say about 80% of the time it's just the one sub (most venues are quite small here) and then with two subs at marquees and larger venues. Again the hpf depends on how much I need to put through the sub, it is generally either 80hz or 120hz.

[@revivalsdare1489]

Hello, so you set this settings on Dzr 10. You engage for instance hpf at 80hz on Dzr 10 if it's one or two subs. Thanks for your kindness and Best Regards

[@GaryOnBass]

It really depends on the room! I would always stay above 80hz, though, and that is generally my go-to crossover point for these. If they need a bit more help, I would lift the crossover to take some weight off the tops! I find they can handle 80hz with no sweat!

[@revivalsdare1489]

I get... So you engage the hpf on Dzr not on subs. Thanks

[@bluerainbug]

Does anyone know why the 12 and 15 inch versions have significantly lower RMS ratings?

[@GaryOnBass]

I'm not entirely sure, but the wattage and DB rating mean fairly little, and I would focus more on the frequency graph. I can only imagine that the 12” and 15” versions are louder than the 10”. This can be seen in the amount of each frequency they can effectively produce.

[@epposh]

how would you rate the DZR10 vs. Seeburg Acoustic or KS Audio 10" active speakers, if you've had the pleasure of using/hearing any of their comparable offerings? in other words, is their sound quality worth the extra cost?

[@GaryOnBass]

Unfortunately, I haven't heard about the Seeburg or KS 10" boxes or anything they do as an active unit, so I can't add anything here! The Yamaha speakers are great, though. They were designed by Nexo (a comparable pro company) and come with an outstanding Yamaha warranty-that's what tipped me into buying them!

[@HelderOliveira-bl2xg]

Thanks for the review. Would these work well in a smallish room? I'm looking to get a pair of speakers to use for my private home DJ sessions, and I'll be throwing the occasional party with 20 people max. My main goal is to get the best sounding speaker within my budget, which is 3k-4k for a pair. Thanks in advance bud. 🙏

[@GaryOnBass]

Yeah I would say they would be great for that! The articulation and separation is great! Probably a little overkill in terms of how much SPL the speakers can put out! But I dont think you'll get a better sounding speaker! You can probably get a sub or two to go with them for that budget too! Which even if you are running on low would make a huge difference! The Yamaha subs are great as are the RCF subs I have reviewed also!

[@djszaller]

I used to do parties in a very small bar (approx. 40 square meters) for about 30 people with just one piece of dzr12 and birthday parties in a small venue (approx. 100 square meters) for 40-60 people with one DZR12 top & one DXS15 sub. Great sound, without any issues in the past 3 years. It takes up less space, since you stack the speakers on top of each other and you don't have to push so hard the top if you have a sub for the lower range. If I was you with that budget I would buy 1 Yamaha DZR12 with a Yamaha DXS15XLF - around 3 500 €. It would be overkill, but if you want sometimes to have a party outside with friends, it would be great. Or 1 Yamaha DZR10 with 1 DXS15 sub - 2 500 € Or if you stick to the two tops then buy 2 pieces of Yamaha DZR12.

[@GaryOnBass]

Great to hear some hands on experience! I think I would always grab two tops for stereo sound but your right that its totally overkill in terms of volume! Haha one sub and one too would probably take you up to 100 people in most rooms!

[@marcusvinaud]

I have 2 Yamaha DZR10-D and I’m looking for a good sub to use with them. Any sugestion?

[@GaryOnBass]

I'm using RCF 705-II with mine, which is excellent and has more than enough bass for our usage. They are super lightweight and compact, but they project backwards quite a bit and have no Dante; if you're using that, then I guess the logical choice is the 12” or 15” Yamaha subs. These are great and super loud for their size, but they are pretty heavy; I think the 12” sub is 6kg heavier than the 15” RCF sub I use! If that isn't an issue, I would lean towards the Yamaha! I kind of wish I had got them now, in retrospect, but my back is thanking me!

[@xkurtknox]

10 inch box for foh?! what are you mixing? a micky mouse band?!

[@GaryOnBass]

Haha, I worried about the same thing! We are a three to six-piece wedding band that runs everything directly through the PA, and we do 90 weddings a year, ranging from 100 to 300 people. These really have been great! I have only seen the limiter twice, and we play with one of the loudest drummers I know! You're not running festivals with these playing to thousands, but I would be hiring a crew and a PA I wouldn't want to carry myself for that! If you're a gigging musician, they will do the job and surprise you! I ran EV 15" tops and 18" subs before these, which can't touch this rig in terms of volume or sound quality!

[@xkurtknox]

@@GaryOnBass sounds nice, have you looked into the seeburg k20 dp? double 10 inch in a small form factor. they sound superb. i use the passive version.

[@GaryOnBass]

Yeah, the Seaburg stuff has always been great! One of my friends had a big passive set, which I loved, but I couldn't handle the weight now! I like the look of their array systems, but they are rare to hear in the UK! These Yamahas are designed by NEXO, and you can see the pro audio background coming into play!

[@pooleywooley]

You might be surprised at just how loud and also how clear these things are when HPF over a sub. I also use Yamaha DSR115, RCF 932 and RCF NX945 and my DZR 10's can keep up with any of them if they are used over a decent sub!

[@GaryOnBass]

@pooleywooley I couldn't agree more!

[@chinmeysway]

bummer that midrange dip and that they don’t extend to 40 hz even.

[@GaryOnBass]

I have never struggled to get enough mids from these boxes! The clarity is something else that may explain why this isn't an issue. As for the low end, we have to be realistic in that they are 10" boxes. They are made to be coupled with a sub, which means they are going to be high-passed at the least 80hz. I think the 12" and 15" would deliver more than enough if you are happy to carry them and don't want to run a sub.