The Yamaha CXR10mk3 is a two-way passive loudspeaker that distils everything the manufacturer has learned into a genuinely compact format without sacrificing output or sonic precision. At ten inches, it's the smallest member of the CXR series, yet delivers the kind of directivity control and frequency response you'd expect from a much larger box. Yamaha's choice of driver configuration and enclosure geometry reflects a design philosophy built around real-world deployment–the sort of speaker that earns its place in a kit precisely because it works across multiple applications without demanding compromise.
The core of the CXR10mk3 rests on a 10-inch low-frequency driver paired with a 1.75-inch high-frequency unit, both engineered for durability under touring conditions. A large-diameter horn controls directivity across the entire frequency spectrum, preventing the kind of off-axis colouration that plagues smaller systems. Port positioning has been optimised to minimise standing wave buildup, which keeps the low end tighter and more articulate. The enclosure itself uses form-injected moulded construction with asymmetrical bracing–lightweight enough to manage but stiff enough to resist panel resonance. Rigging points accept eyebolts for permanent installation, whilst dual-angle pole sockets accommodate both zero and seven-degree downward tilt.
Optional accessories extend the CXR10mk3's versatility further. The UB-DXR bracket permits both vertical and horizontal orientation, essential when floor space or mounting constraints demand flexibility. For touring musicians and outdoor festival work, the SPCVR-DXR10 speaker cover provides genuine protection during transport and long-term storage without adding significant bulk to a flight case.
Features
- 10-inch low-frequency driver with 1.75-inch high-frequency unit, high-durability construction
- Large-diameter horn secures directivity control across wide frequency response
- Optimised port positioning reduces standing wave effects and tightens low-end response
- Lightweight form-injected moulded enclosure with asymmetrical, functional bracing design
- Rigging points accept eyebolts for permanent or temporary installation mounting
- Dual-angle pole socket offers zero-degree or seven-degree downward tilt positioning
- Optional UB-DXR bracket enables vertical or horizontal loudspeaker orientation
- Optional SPCVR-DXR10 speaker cover protects during transport and outdoor deployment



