Yamaha DZR315 - Unboxing and First Thoughts
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- I just received my Yamaha DZR315's and I'm excited to get them out of the boxes and give them a test run!
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I believe the reason why they have fabric on the outside instead of inside is because it makes difference in Sound Quality.
flipping the box over was hilarious, couldnt stop laughing your reaction was priceless. always love your videos
The box definitely won the battle that day... I've got some new speakers on the way so Brian VS box will be on again! Although I think these will be small enough where the box will be standard.
@@TheAngrySoundTech good stuff man! that video made my day. smiling as im typing
Those DZR series speakers are BIG 15" loud speakers. Back in the day my old JBL JRX115 Speakers weighed 61.5 lbs each and I did not want to ever have speakers that weigh that much ever again! LOL. I had the Alto TS215 Speakers, and they only weighed 33.5 lbs. I won't use 15s any more. I prefer the portability, and look of 12s for my mains. I also don't do 18" Subs. I do 12" Subs. Just too big to put the effort into bringing in and out of venues in my service area. Probably 40% of the wedding venues I do have stairs involved.
I hesitate to buy the Yamaha dzr315 or rcf TTL6-a...
I know the rcf TTL6-A are good but lack of power and aperture angle
I always wonder what people like you have for a home stereo?
Hi, thanks for the review- are these pole mountable? It would be handy for smaller shows without the subs. Thanks
No, they are not pole mountable.
Hi !
Why we never see any video or photos of your events ? It would be awesome
I did take some video at the wedding I did with the DZR's I just haven't had time to post anything lately. Even my office work has been getting neglected. I'll try to get some up soon.
Why did you go from a full das event line array to full yamaha dzr series.
And why dzr series
Why not jbl srx, ev etx
Also what is that driver behind you?
Im guessing its neodynium
Ps: i saw your vid about why you switched but can you tell me why switch fully from a full line array with dual 18 subs to normal speakers.
Which your technically downgrading
I bought the DAS line array because we were beginning to book shows that were well over 1,000+ people in attendance and we needed a larger system. But as we began booking them, larger production companies started to dip down into our smaller shows. They began to severely under cut us just to get the gigs. Heck even Ben Stowe from NLFX has begun booking shows in the Fargo area and since he gets crazy good dealer cost on gear he can pretty much under cut anyone. Once I began to look at the numbers I realized I'd make more money on non-rider shows. So my focus now is shows under 1,000 so I don't need to try to compete with the big production companies. Also standard point source speakers and single 18" subwoofers work better for my rental business. No one around here seems to ever want to rent dual 18" cabinets. The switch to Yamaha over JBL or EV was simply because I bought one Yamaha sub to test out and thought it was the best I had heard to date. That's what got the ball rolling with Yamaha. They've really stepped up their game with their new speaker lines. Are you talking about the driver that is laying on top of a speaker in the background? That is out of a JBL PRX cabinet. Someone dropped it off for me to recone or replace but never told me which route they wanted to go so now the speaker just sits there. I've had the cabinet for a couple months now with no sign of the person that dropped it off.
@@TheAngrySoundTech a free prx lmao
@@TheAngrySoundTech Great business positioning strategy! Especially now in the age of COVID (which no one saw coming). I'm exploring PA for full service live (especially outdoor) installations. Hoping to launch the company spring/summer 2021. All the best with your business!
What do you think of the DZR315 , how well do they perform in an outdoor show.
I used mine on quite a few outdoor shows. The narrower horizontal coverage pattern and horn loaded mid-range driver produce more throw than your standard speaker would.
awesome job i also like doing reviews as well as gig logs
Hey Brian. Thank's for the video. I have 4 DZR -12 but i don't have sub. Do you think 2 DAS Audio Action-S218 would give me a good sound? Thank you ! :)
Restez chez Yamaha
Hey Brian. I just took delivery of the DZR-15 pair. For some reason I thought I ordered the 315 but ended up with the 2-15. I’m wondering if it’s worth the effort to put everything back in the box and re order. Like you I have two dxs-18xlf subs. I wanted the dxr tops to replace my mackie sw1530 pair which is hella heavy. I haven’t had a gig yet to try the Yamahas but now I am regretting not being thorough when I ordered these. Thoughts?
Bummer! I'd be a little disappointed as well. I'd say it depends upon how you intend to use it. I view the DZR315 as more of a long throw speaker with horn loaded drivers and a narrower coverage pattern 75 degrees vs 90 degrees in the DZR15. I haven't heard the DZR15 but I think the DZR315 will have better clarity at a distance. The DZR15 isn't horn loaded and has a wider coverage pattern so it would be better in short to mid-throw applications.
I have a four piece rock band. We’re building a brand new PA. Venue sizes range from small to large and we also will play indoor and outdoor gigs. We have purchased for Yamaha DXS18XLF subs and are now looking to purchase tops. I’m a fan of Yamaha and have used them for a while. Just not finding a lot of info on the three-way tops. You’ve had yours for a year or more. What are your thoughts on them? I’m thinking about purchasing a pair to complement our four subs.
It sounds amazing and throws really well because of the horn loaded design. The only downside I would see is the inability to reconfigure it for smaller shows. You will always have to use the full system. I've probably used two subs with two dxr15 mkii's more than I've used the full stacks. But I'm also just one guy setting up so I tend to go for what's needed more than what would be over the top. I have to run sound at a fair this summer. I'll be using my full stacks but after that I will probably downsize. Not because I don't like them but because I've downsized a lot during covid. I plan on talking about it a bit in my next video.
Hello i've bought a pair of them, but the cooling is just too weak ... I'm thinking about a refund...
Hi..
I would like to know how big of a venue can that setup cover?
Wow! It has liquid 41,5 kg and only 75 degrees per 50 degrees for coveraging area? I would be unsure about buying one, I just liked the crossover and mid clarity from the 8 inch speaker.
Yes it is a little heavy but I can lift it by myself. The thing to think about this speaker is it's really the long throw speaker in the DZR line. That's why the coverage angle is narrower at 75 degrees. It's designed to throw farther. If you're looking for a wider short throw speaker the other cabinets in this line have a 90 degree horizontal coverage pattern.
@@TheAngrySoundTech Thank you so much! Maybe I can hear one personally one day.
Can you do a walk through of how to get into renting gear?
I babbled my way through a video about it. Not quite a how to guide but if you have any questions throw them down in the comment section. Here's the link to the video: czcams.com/video/iTs5AiJAaX8/video.html
If the fabric/mesh over the metal grill it's rain repellant then i'm SOLD! Can you test it with little water?
I'm sure it helps with rain but if you're going to have it out in the rain I'd buy their cover as well since it has a rain shield for the amp and a little added mesh in the front.
Hi, thanks for the videos. I'm considering the same setup: 2xdzr315 and up to 4xdxs18xlf. How does the 2xsub+top stack work in real life? How stable is it? I guess you need to tie it together with several industrial grade straps? Also, for a dj gig with people dancing close by, have you considered 7° wedges under the tops in the stack? And, if you go cardioid mode: don't some dancers bump into the sub wheels all the time on a packed dance floor, or use the wheels as coat hangers, etc?
And lastly, from a sound harmony standpoint: the dzr315 gets quite low by itself. Does Adding two subs per speaker really make sense in real. Life? And comparing it with dzr12 with subs: does the 8inch mid and the upper low 15 play together nicely? Does it really add something in real life smaller events over the dzr12?
I know you already saw the reply video but I'm going to link it here just in case other people stumble upon your questions: czcams.com/video/1nW7ua3GcOA/video.html
Definitely get the subs. XLF = extra low frequency. And they mean it. Going below 50hz there isn’t a better way. I agree with Brian that 4 xlf cabs would be PLENTY. As for the build and posts, these are mobile grade yes but as Brian says in the video not quite tour grade. The soft trim parts can burn easily from a cigarette ash and collect muck easily. But the sound quality is as good or better than RCF , much better than EV, or JBL. And these cabs are easily carried and lighter than they look. Imo Yamaha is doing the best job of balancing all the mobile needs. For tour level gear they offer nexo which is easily triple the price of these.
What's the cost of the DZR315 pair and the DXSxlf 18inch pair and do you have any DXSxlf 15inch sub among your gears or they are all 18in?
I buy all my Yamaha gear from ProAudioStar as they have good bundle deals. I'm not an official Yamaha dealer. We only have two subs that we're currently buying. The DXS18XLF and the DXS12MKII. I like to have a big option and a small option. The 15" is too similar to the 18".
@@TheAngrySoundTech they no longer seem to sell Yamaha DZR 315. Really disappointed with Yamaha's marketing team and they don't seem to want to take my money even if I threw it at them. Was really stoked from your videos and reviews and heard nothing but good things about audio quality but I have decided to go back to DAS dance stacks instead
Are those speakers louder than the jbl srx815p
Excelente!!!
Great Info .... I'm looking at getting 4 dx's 18's and 2 DZR 315's... With your experience do you think that setup would be satisfactory for an outside event 700 people?
When I had that setup I planned for around 500 people. You could probably stretch it to 700 but it would depend on the type of event and how spread out people are.
am hesitant about buying .. yamaha dzr has been downgraded from 1300 W RMS (LF: 850 HF: 450) to 950 W RMS (850 LF/100 HF) .. is that normal for the HF ? from 450 to 100? I mean the 850 LF is fine & am happy with it .. any thoughts guys !?
While it is interesting they would change the watt ratings of a speaker currently in production. It really doesn't mean much when it comes to powered speakers. Does it really matter how many watts a driver consumes? Or should we care about how the driver turns those watts into sound. I always rely on the SPL rating of a speaker (Sound Pressure Level). The DZR315 is still rated at 143 db and frankly I don't care if it consumes 10 watts or 1000 watts. I care about what the speaker can produce with those watts. In this case it's 143 db measured pink noise at 1 meter. Some manufacturers don't even measure it. They calculate it instead. Check out my video about whether watts really matter. I babble on about it for about 20 min. lol Think of it like this. Would you rather have your car get 40 mpg while driving 60 mph down the road or would you rather have it get 20 mpg while driving 60 mph down the road. Wanting a speaker to consume more watts is like wanting your car to consume more gas to do the same thing.
@@TheAngrySoundTech Thanx for the clarification :)
@@TheAngrySoundTech even in dreams it won't make 143db
Seeing that you're experienced with the yamaha speakers. This came up on my feed. My objective is to try a avoid carrying subwoofers so I am looking for decent tops. I'm torn between the DXR12s, DSR12s and the DZR12s, this is for mobile DJ use and so bass needs to be tight and punchy. I've read that these are for more highend of the spectrum for outdoor to large events. So only looking at the DXR12s, DSR12s or the DZR12s, can you recommend which will be better.
P. S, I will be investing in a dxs18xlf
Why go from Das to Yamaha?
Figured it was easier to explain it over a video: czcams.com/video/vjqwPeN-dzw/video.html
Thanks for the video
As a DJ what do your recommend DXR or DZR 15?
I'm actually looking at adding another set of speakers to my inventory and I'm having a similar debate DXR12 or DZR12... The DXR series sounds great. I use them all the time but the DZR's are a step up in sound quality. I keep going back and forth.
DZR's will have more bass if you're looking to use them without a sub. So they might be better for DJ use.
Which sound console will u be using to run sound to these
I just sold my Midas M32 so right now in my inventory I have an X32 Compact and a Touchmix 8. I use my X32 for all my larger live sound gigs and the Touchmix for smaller live sound gigs as well as all my DJ events. I just recently started running my controller through a separate mixer. I like the added control for my microphones. My plan was to buy an Allen & Heath SQ5 once I sold my M32 but I haven't pulled the trigger on it yet since I've been spending so much money on speakers lately.
@@TheAngrySoundTech If you get a chance to test drive a TF5 give it a go. I have one and man, I love the thing!
how does it sound like alone? does it need a subwoofer?
It sounds good alone but if you really plan on pushing the bass you'll need a sub. The frequency response goes really low with the DZR315 but it runs out of gas fast if you try to make it thump too hard. Also there is no pole socket on the bottom so you'd have to come up with some platform to put it on.
@@TheAngrySoundTech Thank you very much! Maybe I can hear one personally one day.
Can these speakers be flown?
Yep, they have rig points.
It's Japanese culture they do things right
I can't find a place to buy this sound system
Join the club. Been trying for local stores and noone has them. Online only. Not a big fan of their PR team. Went with DAS instead
No pole mount and they are wide as 5 H I T! Dumb Yamaha... why?
These speakers got alot of bad reviews
*HELLO, AUDIO TEST...! WITH A PROPER STEREO MIC PLEASE.*
fabric on the front?once again Yamaha got their head up their ass! I will stay with my qsc
Yeah I'm not sure what they were thinking with fabric on the outside of the cabinet. Time will tell how durable it is. I don't take mine out of the case because of it, even on indoor gigs.
Yeah that is a show stopper for me. Was about the buy some dzr12’s this week but glad I saw this post because that’s a horrific design element for portable speakers.
NEXO PS15R2 vs. DZR15
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