For a powered speaker that weighs under 25 pounds, the Yamaha DBR10 is one loud PA speaker, putting out a massive 129 SPL with good clarity and at an agreeable price.
With a 10″ main speaker, you might expect it would be a bit lacking in the bass department, but it performs reasonably well there, too, with a frequency range down to 55Hz. The combination of portability, power, and price makes this a compelling option, and is why it’s been so popular and well-regarded since its release in 2014.
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And it’s very versatile. I have used the DBR10 as an ‘FRFR’ (Full Range Full Response) amp with guitar modeling, a PA / FOH powered speaker, and a stage monitor. It is one of the best powered speaker to pair with guitar processors.
This powered PA speaker has a mixer and two channels, each with an XLR/TRS combo input and volume controls, but keep in mind that only one of the channels can accept a mic-level input (switchable between Mic/Line).
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The second channel also has stereo RCA phono connectors for adding program music. I can confirm that you can use these simultaneously as the line input. There are better ways to do it, but if you can balance the volumes of these inputs, you could call it a 3-channel mixer.
As standalone FOH speakers, they work well in smaller venues and medium-sized venues for styles that aren’t loud or bass-heavy. Their sound is best described as clean, loud, and surprisingly full. They are viable concert speakers.
They provide reasonable bass for many styles, but if you want some real ‘thump’ or are in a larger venue, you’ll want to pair them with subwoofers. I have yet to do this, but they have an excellent reputation for combining well with subwoofers, and the HPF switch works well for this purpose.
Although others say that this powered speaker is easy to scratch, I’ve only experienced a few minor ones. It’s a good idea to at least get a ‘Speaker Tote Bag’ for a 10″ speaker enclosure like this one made by Gator to keep those classy looks. That particular bag has worked well for me.
The Yamaha DBR series has been around since 2014 when they brought some of the DSP magic from their higher-priced DXR series to this more affordable range, and they’ve been quite popular and well-regarded ever since.
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This fantastic, affordable, lightweight powered speaker sounds great and offers excellent versatility. It looks good and has been a reliable workhorse for many (including me), backed by Yamaha’s 7 year warranty.
It’s suitable for use everywhere from practice at home, on stage as a monitor or an instrument amp, as main powered speakers for smaller venues, or coupled with subwoofers in larger venues. I find it to be one of the best pa speakers when it comes to versatility and portability.
The power at such a light weight is the standout feature, making it suitable for a broader range of situations. There may be bigger, better, more expensive powered speakers out there, but at this weight, the DBR10 is in a class of its own.
This is one of the best PA speakers for those who need something portable.
Specifications
- LF Driver: 10″ Cone, 2″ Voice Coil Ferrite Magnet
- HF Driver: 1″ Throat Compression
- Amplifier: Bi-amplified Class D
- Output Power Peak: 700W (500W LF, 200W HF)
- Output Power Continuous: 325W (260W LF, 65W HF)
- Frequency Response: 55Hz-20kHz (-10dB)
- Maximum Peak SPL: 129dB
- Crossover Frequency: 2.1kHz
- Enclosure: Plastic
- Mounting: Pole, Floor, Wedge
- Inputs: 1 x XLR/TRS Combo (Mic/Line) , 1 x XLR/TRS Combo (line only), 1 x Stereo
- Outputs: 1 x XLR
- Controls: Power Switch, 3 x Level Knobs, Mic/Line Switch, D-Contour (FOH, Off, Monitor), HPF Switch (120Hz, 100Hz, Off)
- Dimensions: 19.4″ x 12.1″ x 11.4″
- Weight: 23.2 lbs.
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