Yamaha CHR15 15-Inch Passive PA Speaker

A 15-Inch Passive Main Speaker with Plywood Build and Flexible Mounting

The Yamaha CHR15 is a 2-way, bass-reflex passive loudspeaker with a 15-inch woofer and a 1.4-inch HF compression driver, designed by Yamaha for use as a main speaker. It combines customised transducers with the same plywood construction found on Yamaha's high-end CZR Series.

It is rated at 250 W noise, 500 W program and 1,000 W peak into 8 Ω, with 95 dB SPL sensitivity and a frequency range of 49 Hz–20 kHz (−10 dB). Twin pole sockets and rigging points let it work on stands at a live event or in a fixed installation.

15-inch woofer and 1.4-inch compression driver

The 15-inch cone woofer has a 2.5-inch voice coil, and the HF compression driver has a 1.4-inch diaphragm on a 1-inch throat. Both use ferrite magnets, crossing over at 2.0 kHz.

90° x 60° coverage and strong output

Nominal coverage is 90° horizontal by 60° vertical. With 95 dB SPL sensitivity (1 W, 1 m), Yamaha quotes a calculated peak SPL of 125 dB.

Two pole sockets: 0° or −7° tilt

The cabinet has two 35 mm pole sockets on the bottom, so you can mount it level or tilted down by 7° to aim the sound at the audience.

Rigging points for installation

Rigging points on the top (two) and rear (one) accept M10 x 30–50 mm eyebolts. Two side handles help with carrying the 22.0 kg cabinet.

Plywood cabinet with polyurea finish

The bass-reflex enclosure is plywood with a durable black polyurea finish and measures 432 x 692 x 405 mm. Two speakON NL4MP connectors are wired in parallel.

Q. Does it need an amplifier?

Yes. It is a passive speaker with no built-in amplifier. Yamaha states that its DSP-equipped amplifiers and other compatible signal processors have dedicated speaker processor tuning settings for the CHR Series. Our team can help you choose a suitable amplifier for its 8 Ω load.

Q. What is the difference between the CHR15 and the CHR10?

The CHR15 is the larger main speaker, with a 15-inch woofer, 500 W program rating and 49 Hz low-frequency reach. The CHR10 uses a 10-inch woofer, is rated at 350 W program and is designed for fixed installations.

Q. Can I tilt it towards the audience on a stand?

Yes. It has two 35 mm pole sockets, one level (0°) and one angled at −7°, so it can be aimed down at the audience from a stand.

Q. What connectors does it use?

Two speakON NL4MP connectors, wired in parallel.

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