Yamaha CBR10 - Refurbished

Refurbished Product Details: The original packaging has been opened.
Warranty period: 3 years
Only 1 product available

Key Information About Yamaha CBR Passive Speakers

• Powerful and defined sound thanks to carefully selected drivers and a constant directivity waveguide
• Highly versatile: front of house, stage monitors, or fixed installation via M8 threaded inserts
• Reliable at high volume with dedicated protection circuit for the tweeter and low-inertia woofer
• Practical format: compact plastic enclosure, steel grille, and ergonomic handles for transport

The CBR Range Designed from Yamaha's Expertise in Sound Reinforcement Speakers

The CBR series follows Yamaha's philosophy: to offer a robust passive speaker, easy to implement and capable of delivering precise sound even at high levels. This range was developed based on Yamaha's accumulated acoustic knowledge in designing all types of speakers, with a clear priority: achieving an excellent balance between power, definition, portability, and versatility without complicating everyday use.

Intended Uses: Portable PA, Rehearsals, Monitors, and Small Installations

The Yamaha CBR speakers target musicians, bands, DJs, associations, and service providers seeking an efficient passive speaker that's easy to integrate into an existing system. For front of house, they cleanly cover a listening area thanks to wide and consistent dispersion; as stage monitors, their 50-degree beveled edge facilitates floor placement for direct listening. They are also suitable for fixed installations (bars, halls, multipurpose spaces) when a reliable, discreet, and easy-to-wire solution is needed.

Acoustic Design and Features: Yamaha's Efficiency in the Field

Optimized Drivers and Wide Dispersion Waveguide

The CBR series features carefully selected and optimized drivers designed to maintain precision and limit distortion at high levels. The constant directivity waveguide contributes to this clarity by helping the speaker maintain more even dispersion off-axis. Practically, coverage remains more uniform to the sides, resulting in a more stable listening experience throughout the room, including off-center areas.

Tweeter Protection: Play Loud Without Worry

In real-world conditions, the risk is not just "being loud," but being too loud at the wrong moment (feedback, unexpected peaks, amplifier saturation). Yamaha integrates a protection circuit designed to prevent excessive levels at the tweeter. The result: more consistent performance and peace of mind when the speaker must withstand a gig, intensive rehearsal, or unpredictable level variations.

Compact, Durable, and Portable Enclosure

The compact plastic enclosure is designed to last and be portable. Lightweight yet sturdy, it is reinforced by a steel front grille that effectively protects the drivers. Ergonomic handles facilitate handling and speed up setup, whether mounting a front of house system in minutes or quickly repositioning a stage monitor.

Simple and Direct Connectivity

The CBR philosophy remains pragmatic: clear connectivity suited for both professional use and more "consumer" passive configurations. The speakers are equipped with a Speakon connector and a 6.35mm Jack connector for quick and clean wiring according to your cable inventory and stage habits.

Stage Monitors and Mirror Configuration (Model Dependent)

For monitoring, the CBR series adopts a 50-degree beveled edge to direct sound toward the performer. The CBR12 and CBR15 models feature symmetrical design allowing mirror-mode use, convenient for creating a more coherent stereo monitor system on stage.

Fixed Installation: M8 Inserts for Mounting

When fixed mounting is required (multipurpose rooms, permanent stages, event spaces), the CBR series includes M8 threaded insert points for suspension. This opens the door to suspended or fixed configurations, complementing classic use on stands or the floor, depending on your installation constraints.

Optional Protective Cover

In mobile use, protection often truly extends a speaker's lifespan. Yamaha offers optional covers designed to protect during transport, storage, and outdoor use (dust, minor daily wear). They preserve access to handles and rear panel and allow use of the speaker with the cover on thanks to a design that ensures proper ventilation. Note: they are not advertised as protection against dripping or water splashes.

Technical specifications

Mounting points	M8 threaded inserts (3 points, 2 points on CBR10)	Warranty	3 years
Refurbished product	original packaging opened	Availability	only 1 product