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Yamaha
Yamaha DBR12
$459.99Cheaper
Released 2014-09
Best Pa Speakers · head-to-head
Yamaha DBR12 vs Bose S1 Pro+
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Yamaha DBR12 is cheaper at $459.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Bose
Bose S1 Pro+
$699
Which is better: the Yamaha DBR12 or Bose S1 Pro+?
The Bose S1 Pro+ wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Yamaha DBR12 is the cheaper at $459.99. Get the Bose S1 Pro+ for the stronger spec sheet, the Yamaha DBR12 to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Yamaha DBR12 | Bose S1 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $459.99 | $699 |
| Brand | Yamaha | Bose |
| Released | 2014-09 | — |
| Max spl (dB) | 131 | 109 |
| Amplifier power (W) | 1000 | — |
| Woofer size (in) | 12 | 6 |
| Frequency range (Hz) | 52-20000 | 62-17000 |
| Coverage angle (°) | 90x60 | 120x50 |
| Mixer channels | 2 | 3 |
| Has bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Onboard dsp | Yes | Yes |
| Amplifier class | class-d | — |
| Enclosure material | — | polypropylene |
| Weight (kg) | 15.8 | 6.5 |
Sources — Yamaha DBR12: usa.yamaha.com (verified 2026-07-13). Bose S1 Pro+: bose.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Yamaha DBR12 and Bose S1 Pro+?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max spl (dB): Yamaha DBR12 131 vs Bose S1 Pro+ 109
- Woofer size (in): Yamaha DBR12 12 vs Bose S1 Pro+ 6
- Frequency range (Hz): Yamaha DBR12 52-20000 vs Bose S1 Pro+ 62-17000
- Coverage angle (°): Yamaha DBR12 90x60 vs Bose S1 Pro+ 120x50
- Mixer channels: Yamaha DBR12 2 vs Bose S1 Pro+ 3
- Has bluetooth: Yamaha DBR12 false vs Bose S1 Pro+ true
- Weight (kg): Yamaha DBR12 15.8 vs Bose S1 Pro+ 6.5