Right out of the box, a quick test of the new Yamaha DXR8. As you can see, I recorded with my HTC so clarity isn't great but don't be fooled. These little monsters pack a punch!
They are 8" speakers. You NEED to use subs and hi-pass them for optimum performance. If you want some DXRs that handle 200 people without subs, the DXR15s are what you need or even DSR115s. NO 8" speaker will ever handle 200 people unless it is strictly for announcements. For their compact size, the DXR8s are pretty surprising though. You just need to be reasonable in your expectations of what any 8" speaker can do...You want deep, strong bass? You NEED subs. Simple as that. Al
Simply adding a sub or two and engaging the 100hz hi-pass will let the DXR8s get MUCH louder as it takes the stress off of those little 8s to reproduce the deeper low frequencies.I love the size, sound and flexibility of my DXR8, but always use them with a sub. 12s or 15s are OK without subs for smaller events however. Al
Fair! warning! these speakers are good but do not do well after a while they lose power and I have had to replace the tweeters 2 times! for dj applications of 200 or more people I do not recommend these. Crowd noise will cause the sound from these speakers to be faint. Buy the dual club series much better investment the yamaha dxr8 ate just a ticking time dumb
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I agree. These speakers are recommended for small applications. I only use them at house parties and as monitors.
Wow! Very high quality speakers! What dj software do you use?
They are 8" speakers. You NEED to use subs and hi-pass them for optimum performance. If you want some DXRs that handle 200 people without subs, the DXR15s are what you need or even DSR115s. NO 8" speaker will ever handle 200 people unless it is strictly for announcements. For their compact size, the DXR8s are pretty surprising though. You just need to be reasonable in your expectations of what any 8" speaker can do...You want deep, strong bass? You NEED subs. Simple as that. Al
Sound pretty good for just recording with a phone.
I did a party with about 200 people with a pair of QSC KSubs. It sounded great!
Simply adding a sub or two and engaging the 100hz hi-pass will let the DXR8s get MUCH louder as it takes the stress off of those little 8s to reproduce the deeper low frequencies.I love the size, sound and flexibility of my DXR8, but always use them with a sub. 12s or 15s are OK without subs for smaller events however. Al
Fair! warning! these speakers are good but do not do well after a while they lose power and I have had to replace the tweeters 2 times! for dj applications of 200 or more people I do not recommend these. Crowd noise will cause the sound from these speakers to be faint. Buy the dual club series much better investment the yamaha dxr8 ate just a ticking time dumb