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YamahaCXR15mk3 15" 1200W Passive Loudspeaker

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Yamaha CXR15mk3 15" 1200W Passive Loudspeaker
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The Korena take

The CXR15mk3 is Yamaha’s 15-inch passive, two-way loudspeaker for full-range sound reinforcement. Its driver pair, wide-coverage horn, and revised port design are intended to provide controlled low-frequency performance and balanced coverage. The molded enclosure combines a 41.9 lb cabinet with side handles for transport, then offers pole mounting, monitor positioning, or installed deployment through its rigging points. Parallel SpeakON inputs support system wiring, and the symmetrical cabinet can be mirrored for stage monitoring.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Full-range front-of-house, side-fill, or stage-monitor positions in portable and installed sound systems.
  • Pole-mounted setups needing either level coverage or a 7° downward cabinet angle.
  • Mirrored monitor positions where the symmetrical cabinet layout is useful onstage.

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 CXR15mk3 15" 1200W 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

50Hz–20kHz frequency range

The listed operating range extends from 50Hz to 20kHz.

Detail 06

41.9 lb weight

Two side handles are fitted to the 41.9 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-DXR15A bracket and SPCVR-DXR153 cover.

Product questions

Before you decide

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

01Can the CXR15mk3 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 1200W and peak SPL is 126dB 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
15 inch cone, 3 inch voice coil
Frequency Range
50Hz–20kHz
Sensitivity
95dB SPL
3 detailsBody & build
Body Finish
Black
Finish
Black
Cabinet Material
Plastic
1 detailsConnections & power
Inputs
2 × SpeakON NL4MP parallel
2 detailsSize & weight
Weight
41.9
Dimensions
17.6 inch × 27.5 inch × 15 inch
13 detailsOther
Crossover
1.8kHz
Optional Accessories
UB-DXR15A bracket, SPCVR-DXR153 cover
Program
600W
Rigging Points
Top ×2, rear ×1 (M10), bottom ×2, side ×2 (M8)
Noise
300W
Model
CXR15mk3
Coverage
90° × 60°
Peak SPL
126dB SPL
Pole Mount
35 mm ×2, 0° or -7°
Monitor Angle
52°
Handle
2 side handles
Peak
1200W
Product Type
Passive loudspeaker

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