Yamaha DXS15 MKII Active Subwoofer

SERIOUS BASS PERFORMANCE

If you like your bass prominent and powerful, DXS Series high-output, powered subwoofers will ensure your bottom-heavy audio is heard loud and clear. Featuring high-efficiency Class-D amplifiers and a customized woofer housed in a sturdy plywood band-pass enclosure, DXS subwoofers are capable of delivering up to an impressive 1020W of distortion-free power with supreme clarity. The lineup features the acclaimed DXS18 and recently upgraded versions of the 15” and 12” models, the DXS15mkII and DXS12mkII, which have adopted technologies and features from the DXS18 for an added professional edge and boost in performance. All feature Yamaha's state-of-the-art DSP, protection functions, and flexible crossover control allowing for seamless compatibility with Yamaha's vast lineup of full-range speakers, and reliable management of your bottom end.

DXS15 MKII Main Features

• 15" powered subwoofer with 1020W class-D power amplifier
• High-output 15" woofer with a band-pass design cabinet for superior bass response and a maximum 135dB SPL
• 40Hz-150Hz frequency range is ideal for small- to medium-sized rooms
• Built-in D-XSUB processing allows you to extend the frequency response even lower
• Plywood cabinet is durable and acoustically optimized for maximum sound quality
• Cardioid mode for bass management onstage
• Selectable X-OVER (80/100/120 Hz)
• M20 and Ø35 mm dual pole sockets
• Optional Speaker Wheels (SPW-1) and Speaker Cover(SPCVR-DXS152)

High Efficiency Class-D Amplifiers

The DXS15 MKII's high-performance Class-D amplifier is capable of producing up to 1020W of power, and a maximum SPL of 136dB, delivered with exceptional clarity and accuracy. Both the DXS15mkII and DXS12mkII can produce 3dB more SPL than previous models. You can rest assured there is enough power to feel the bass when you need it.

Cardioid Mode

Because low frequencies can be omnidirectional, controlling the output directivity of a system’s bottom end can be a challenge, with the sound pressure hitting the stage often being equal to that of its intended FOH audience. For setups consisting of two or more DXS subwoofers, selecting the newly developed Cardioid Mode effectively decreases stage-side sound pressure while increasing the bottom-end output directed towards the audience, resulting in a cleaner stage monitoring environment and a more pronounced bass experience for the audience.

D-XSUB Bass Processing

Powerful D-XSUB processing gives you total control of your low frequency. NORMAL mode gives you the ideally balanced low-frequency response, while BOOST mode provides a tighter and more focused bass. XTENDED LF mode drops the low-end frequencies down even further for thunderous bottom end that delivers a low frequency extension unheard of from smaller cabinets. Take your full-range system to the next level with the power and versatility of DXS Series active subwoofers.

Selectable X-OVER(80/100/120Hz)

Crossover switching allows users to seamlessly match DXS subwoofers with any of Yamaha’s full-range powered speakers by selecting the cutoff frequency best suited to the models in their speaker array (up to 120Hz).

Bandpass Type Enclosure

The DXS15 MKII enclosures incorporates a band-pass design to reduce unwanted vibrations and noise that could otherwise sabotage your sound. Yamaha also designed a very durable plywood enclosure which, when combined with the band-pass configuration, tested better than the traditional bass-reflex design and reduced distortion considerably, making it possible to achieve a higher SPL.

Custom Designed Transducer

The  DXS15mkII features 2.5" voice coil magnets and delivers powerful, well-defined, low-frequency bass with minimal distortion.