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YamahaCXR12mk3 12" 1100W Passive Loudspeaker

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Yamaha CXR12mk3 12" 1100W Passive Loudspeaker
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Yamaha’s CXR12mk3 is a 12-inch, two-way passive loudspeaker built for portable or installed sound reinforcement. Its molded cabinet, side handles, and pole sockets support moving between transport, setup, and use, while the 52° monitor angle and symmetrical cabinet give it a stage-monitor role as well. The updated horn and port arrangement are designed for controlled coverage and low-frequency response. Two parallel SpeakON connections support system wiring, with rigging points available for installation.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Front-of-house, stage-monitor, or side-fill deployment in portable and installed sound-reinforcement systems.
  • Pole-mounted coverage where a standard position or 7° downward angle suits the audience area.
  • Mirrored stage-monitor placement using the cabinet’s symmetrical design.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Systems that require an active loudspeaker rather than a passive model.
  • Installations without a suitable mounting approach for its rigging points or optional bracket.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Yamaha CXR12mk3 12" 1100W Passive Loudspeaker construction detail

Detail 01

90° × 60° coverage

The horn is designed to cover a 90° horizontal by 60° vertical area.

Detail 02

2 × SpeakON NL4MP parallel inputs

Two parallel SpeakON connections are provided for speaker-system wiring.

Detail 03

35 mm pole sockets at 0° or -7°

Choose a level cabinet position or a 7° downward tilt when pole mounting.

Detail 04

52° monitor angle

The cabinet can be positioned for stage-monitor use at a 52° angle.

Detail 05

51Hz–20kHz frequency range

The listed operating range extends from 51Hz to 20kHz.

Detail 06

34 lb weight

A pair of side handles supports carrying the 34 lb cabinet.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This is a passive loudspeaker with an 8-ohm impedance.
  2. 02For Yamaha-system pairing, the description names PX Series amplifiers and CXSmk3 subwoofers.
  3. 03Optional accessories are the UB-DXRDHR12A bracket and SPCVR-DXR123 cover.

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can the CXR12mk3 be used as a stage monitor?

Yes. It has a 52° monitor angle, and its symmetrical cabinet supports mirrored monitor placement.

02What connections does it use?

It has two parallel SpeakON NL4MP inputs.

03Can it be pole mounted?

Yes. It has two 35 mm pole sockets for 0° or -7° positioning.

04What are the peak power and maximum SPL ratings?

Peak power is 1100W and peak SPL is 124dB SPL.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

6 detailsSound
Impedance
8 ohm
Speaker Type
2-way bass-reflex
High Frequency Driver
1.75 inch diaphragm, 1 inch throat compression driver
Low Frequency Driver
12 inch cone, 2.5 inch voice coil
Frequency Range
51Hz–20kHz
Sensitivity
94dB SPL
3 detailsBody & build
Body Finish
Black
Finish
Black
Cabinet Material
Plastic
1 detailsConnections & power
Inputs
2 × SpeakON NL4MP parallel
2 detailsSize & weight
Weight
34
Dimensions
14.4 inch × 23.6 inch × 13.8 inch
13 detailsOther
Crossover
1.9kHz
Optional Accessories
UB-DXRDHR12A bracket, SPCVR-DXR123 cover
Program
550W
Rigging Points
Top ×2, rear ×1 (M10), bottom ×2, side ×2 (M8)
Noise
275W
Model
CXR12mk3
Coverage
90° × 60°
Peak SPL
124dB SPL
Pole Mount
35 mm ×2, 0° or -7°
Monitor Angle
52°
Handle
2 side handles
Peak
1100W
Product Type
Passive loudspeaker

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