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Yamaha DBR12 vs Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Yamaha DBR12 is cheaper at $459.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Yamaha DBR12 or Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2?

The Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 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 Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 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 Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2
US price $459.99 $599
BrandYamahaElectro-Voice
Released2014-09
Max spl (dB) 131 127
Amplifier power (W) 1000 1000
Woofer size (in) 12 12
Frequency range (Hz) 52-20000 48-20000
Coverage angle (°) 90x60 90x60
Mixer channels 2 4
Has bluetooth No Yes
Onboard dsp Yes Yes
Amplifier class class-d
Enclosure material polypropylene
Weight (kg) 15.8 14.82

Sources — Yamaha DBR12: usa.yamaha.com (verified 2026-07-13). Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2: products.electrovoice.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Yamaha DBR12 and Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max spl (dB): Yamaha DBR12 131 vs Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 127
  • Frequency range (Hz): Yamaha DBR12 52-20000 vs Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 48-20000
  • Mixer channels: Yamaha DBR12 2 vs Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 4
  • Has bluetooth: Yamaha DBR12 false vs Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 true
  • Weight (kg): Yamaha DBR12 15.8 vs Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 14.82

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