Yamaha DHR15

A DHR Designed to Step Up, in the Spirit of Yamaha's High-End Series

The Yamaha DHR series targets users who want to step up to professional-quality sound reinforcement, with particular attention to precision, robustness, and performance. The DHR15 adopts a multi-ply construction philosophy comparable to that of Yamaha's high-end DZR series, offering a speaker built to last under real-world conditions on stage, at events, and in installations.

Within this range, the DHR15 is the model oriented toward front-of-house (FOH) sound reinforcement : a bi-amplified 2-way speaker designed to project sound far while remaining portable and easy to deploy.

A Front-of-House Speaker for Bands, DJs, and Event Performances

The Yamaha DHR15 is particularly suited for those who need a powerful active speaker to sound a room, stage, DJ set, or corporate event. Its 15-inch driver provides the necessary foundation for modern music, amplified vocals, and instruments, with the capacity to handle sustained high levels.

It is also very well suited for fixed installations (multipurpose rooms, bars, cultural spaces, places of worship), thanks to its robust design and mounting options: it can be placed on a stand, suspended via designated points, or angled to optimize coverage of a listening area.

Technologies and Design: Clarity, Control, and Reliability for Everyday Use

A Bi-Amplified 2-Way Architecture Tailored for Dynamics

The DHR15 relies on a set of custom transducers, featuring a 15-inch woofer (2.5-inch voice coil) and a 1.4-inch compression driver. The Class D amplification and DSP are calibrated to deliver a clean and stable sound, both at moderate volumes and under heavy front-of-house demand.

DSP with FIR-X: More Coherent Sound Projection

The FIR-X processing combines FIR filtering and equalization correction. The goal is to improve intelligibility (especially for vocals), definition in the high-frequency range, and the sense of coherence between lows and highs, while minimizing phase-related artifacts. In live contexts, this results in a clearer mix and faster setup.

Multi-Ply Enclosure and Polyurea Coating: Road-Ready

The plywood (multi-ply) enclosure is designed to deliver precise sound with minimal vibrations, a key factor when aiming to preserve detail at high levels. The polyurea coating provides enhanced resistance to scratches and impacts, useful for transport, repeated rigging/dismantling, and intensive installations.

Orientation and Rigging: Setup Adapted to the Venue

To adapt to different configurations, the DHR15 features a dual socket allowing an inclination of 0 degrees or -7 degrees downward when mounted on a stand, practical for aiming at the audience without unnecessarily wetting the back of the room. Anchor points are provided for the use of eyebolts to enable suspension according to the venue's needs.

Technical specifications

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Woofer	15 inches	Maximum output level	131 dB SPL
Voice coil	2.5 inches	Enclosure material	plywood
Compression driver	1.4 inches	Coating	polyurea, robust and scratch-resistant surface
Speaker type	2-way, bi-amplified active speaker, bass-reflex	Dual socket	0 degrees or -7 degrees downward tilt
Nominal power	1000 W (woofer: 800 W)	Finish	black
DSP technology	FIR-X (FIR filtering and equalization correction)	Dimensions	432 x 692 x 405 mm
Frequency response	44 Hz - 20 kHz	Weight	24 kg