Yamaha CBR15 15-Inch Passive PA Speaker

A Lightweight 15-Inch Passive Speaker for Live Sound, Monitoring and Installation

The Yamaha CBR15 is a 2-way, bass-reflex passive loudspeaker that pairs a 15-inch cone woofer with a compression driver on a wide-dispersion, constant-directivity horn. It has the lowest frequency reach in Yamaha's CBR lineup, and Yamaha positions it for front-of-house sound at live performances and DJ events, and for installations that need strong low end and high SPL.

The compact plastic cabinet weighs 17.7 kg and is rated at 250 W noise, 500 W program and 1,000 W peak into 8 Ω. As a passive speaker it needs an external power amplifier – Yamaha's PX Series amplifiers include Config Wizard presets tuned for the CBR Series.

15-inch woofer and compression driver

A 15-inch cone woofer with a 2.5-inch voice coil handles the low end, and a compression driver takes over above the 2.0 kHz crossover. Yamaha quotes a frequency range of 46 Hz–20 kHz at −10 dB.

Wide, even coverage from a constant-directivity horn

The newly designed horn gives a nominal 90° horizontal by 60° vertical coverage pattern, spreading sound evenly across the listening area. Sensitivity is 96 dB SPL (1 W, 1 m), with a calculated peak SPL of 126 dB.

Built-in protection for the HF driver

A protection function limits excessive input to the HF unit, so the compression driver is guarded against overload during demanding shows. The LF unit is rated at 250 W noise and 500 W program.

Ready for floor monitoring

The cabinet has an optimised 50° wedge angle for floor-monitor use. Its symmetrical shape also makes it easy to set up mirror-image monitor pairs on stage.

Portable cabinet with flexible mounting

A compact, durable plastic cabinet with ergonomic side handles and a steel front grille keeps it easy to carry. A 35 mm pole socket allows stand mounting, and M8 rigging points accept optional Yamaha speaker brackets or standard eyebolts.

Q. Does the Yamaha CBR15 need an amplifier?

Yes. The CBR15 is a passive speaker with no built-in amplifier, so it needs an external power amplifier suited to its 8 Ω impedance and power rating. Yamaha's PX Series amplifiers include presets tuned for CBR speakers, and our team can help you match an amplifier.

Q. What connections does the CBR15 have?

Yamaha lists one speakON NL4MP connector and one 1/4-inch phone jack.

Q. Can the CBR15 be used as a stage monitor?

Yes. Yamaha designed the CBR Series with a 50° wedge angle for floor monitoring, and the CBR15's symmetrical cabinet suits mirror-image monitor setups.

Q. Can it be mounted on a stand or installed?

Yes. There is a 35 mm pole socket on the bottom for a speaker stand, and M8 rigging points for optional Yamaha speaker brackets or standard eyebolts. Ask our team which bracket suits your installation.

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