Just curious why the DXR10 is the popular choice for using with the Kemper.
Being that most guitar cabinets have a 12" speaker in them I'd have figured at would be the way to go but I have not tried either one of these.
Thoughts?
Why the Yahama DXR 10 and not the DXR 12?
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Also, why not the DXR 15?
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I've never played guitar through a 15" speaker before.
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I tried the DXR12 on a gig and then had a chance to hear the 10 and the 12 side-by-side at a store. They were slightly different but the 12 wasn't (to me) clearly better than the 10 so I chose the 10 because it's smaller, lighter and less expensive.
Brian
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Smaller, lighter, less expensive, great reviews.
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I'm finally going to get a chance to hear one (thanks to Btian).
I'm on the list for an Atomic CLR active wedge but it's pricey. Maybe the Yamaha will satisfy. I could almost get 2 for the price of the Atomic.Either way, smaller, lighter and less expensive good reasons.
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If an FRFR speaker is trully "Full Range Flat Response", you aren't "playing guitar through a 15 inch speaker" or s 10 or 12 inch speaker. You are playing through a speaker system designed to transparently recreate the sound waves without additional tonal alterations. That's the theory anyways!
No speaker system is perfect but there are 8" inch studio monitors that are wonderful and 12" systems that are crap. Your ears decide which is which. Apparently these Yamaha 10" speakers are very nice sounding.
Btw, my PA has 15" mid-low drivers in the tops so I guess I do play guitar through a 15 inch speaker (and 8" midrange, 3" horns)
bd
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If I may add another term for comparison... Why not a DXR8?
I'm looking for something light and portable, not necessarily too loud and as much within budget as possible... The DXR8 seems a good option.
Has anyone compared the 8,10 and 12 versions of the dxr in a showroom?.
Thanks.
Matt.
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Did first gig with Kemper and a single DXR10 last weekend, and have to say I was blown away! We're a Very very loud Rock/Blues band. Had Main out left to Kemper and Main out Right to FOH, awesome!
As regards to what to choose for the Kemper, I was lucky that a local band friend (Raoul23, on this forum also) has 2 DXR10's and they sounded awesome, so that made my mind up for me.Obviously everyone has different, musical tastes, guitars, hearing, spending limit's, etc, etc.....
Let your ears choose, if possible borrow one for a rehearsal at proper sound levels, you will not be disappointed!
For me the cost, size and weight were also a major factor, beats humping a Marshall 4 x 12 and a ridiculously heavy
JVM410 100 Watt head and oversized pedalboard, now my gear is a quarter of the weight and size it was, just as loud and sounds better too!DXR10 1100w, light, loud, cheapish and 7 year guarantee, cant be bad.
Only one minor for me regarding DXR10, is the spread on a large stage, therefore I may purchase another
Geezer.
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One thing I did read about the Atomic is the spread was excellent.
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One thing I did read about the Atomic is the spread was excellent.
Still near double the price....I remember that ingolf, who own both DXR10 and CLR, said that there was not so much of a difference between the two monitors in this department.
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Yes, spread is a little better with the CLR, but I doubt this would be a real dealbreaker on your normal stage as the DXR is still so much better than any guitar cab we are used to hearing on stage.
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I'm looking forward to the arrival of my CLR. Ingolf, do you really feel the DXR10s are that close to the CLR?
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I'm looking forward to the arrival of my CLR. Ingolf, do you really feel the DXR10s are that close to the CLR?
I have indeed this week brought back the DXR to my house ( for other reasons as well but also) to double- check again that they are very close.
I will again place the two wedges in front of me and go play.
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Is the dxr10 working good too with big distorsion and low detuned guitars ?
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I have indeed this week brought back the DXR to my house ( for other reasons as well but also) to double- check again that they are very close.
I will again place the two wedges in front of me and go play.
Last time I was really surprised how close they were.Ingolf I liked your previos cab comparison video and it would be great if you made a similar video of the Yamaha and the CLR.
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Ingolf I liked your previos cab comparison video and it would be great if you made a similar video of the Yamaha and the CLR
I agree i liked it as well and would love to see/hear your opinion in a shoot out, between the two
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That comparison video would generate a LOT of hits I'm sure.
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I feel the DXR and CLR are getting a lot of hype on the forums, i want to recommend all the undecided folks to give Mackie HD1221 (EAW drivers and audio processing) a listen, after a couple of weeks with this speaker i am really happy with the sound.
I cant comment on the CLR as i have not tried it yet (i was on the reserve list until i could not wait any more)
so it may still be the best choice.
However when i read that Ingolf feels the DXR and CLR are very close i feel the need to get my hands on a CLR
is not as pressing anymore.I have now tried Behringer B215D, Yamaha DXR12, Dynacord AM12, Mackie DLM12, Mackie HD1221 and the DXR is IMHO not the best sounding of the lot.
My rating would be something like this.
1. Mackie HD1221
2. Dynacord AM12
3. Yamaha DXR12
4. Mackie DLM12
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This is an interesting ranking. Anyone else agree to disagree?
Also, are people looking for the best sounding speakers? Or the ones that provide a true representation of the profiles? Is there a big difference between the two objectives?