Yamaha CHR12M 12 2-Way Passive Loudspeaker System

Performance. Optimized.
The CHR Series offers an ideal solution for anyone ready to step up their sound reinforcement game to a new level of professional quality, accuracy, and performance. Premium plywood cabinets finished in a tough polyurea coating provide durability not found on other loudspeakers in this class.

Each model in the series has been optimized to meet the demands of a variety of sound reinforcement applications, with a 10 model for fixed installation and utilities, a 12 model designed for use as a floor monitor, and a 15 version for FOH applications all featuring carefully selected custom transducers. Combined with practical features adapted for their specific applications, the series gives you the flexibility to choose the ideal speaker for a wide variety of sonic environments. Isnt it time you audition CHR quality and performance to improve your sound?

The CHR12M is a 2-way loudspeaker with a 12-inch woofer and a 1.75-inch HF driver in a space saving coaxial configuration, perfect for use as a floor monitor. Combining carefully selected and customized transducers with the same plywood construction found on Yamahas high-end CZR Series, the CHR12M offers best-in-class sound quality and durability.

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Cabinet designs optimized for a range of audio environments
The CHR Series features a comprehensive lineup optimized to meet the demands of specific applications. The 10 model is equipped with a rotatable HF horn and a dedicated UB-DXRDHR10 U-bracket for use in fixed installations and utility, while the 12 model is the first Yamaha speaker to feature a coaxial compression driver for improved clarity and smoother frequency response for floor monitoring. The series is rounded out by a 15 model featuring dual-angle pole sockets and rigging points for use in fixed installations or as temporary main speakers for sound reinforcement.

Yamaha CHR10: Rotatable HF Horn & Optional U-bracket (UB-DXRDHR10)
CHR10: Rotatable HF Horn & Optional U-bracket (UB-DXRDHR10)

Yamaha CHR12M: Coaxial Compression Driver
CHR12M: Coaxial Compression Driver

Yamaha CHR15: Rigging points for standard eye bolts
CHR15: Rigging points for standard eye bolts

Custom Designed Transducers
The high power output woofers deliver well-defined, powerful bass with minimal distortion, while the 1.4 precision compression driver* produces accurate mid-range and high frequencies.

• * CHR12M features a 1.75 coaxial compression driver.
• Yamaha CHR Series: LF & HF transducer (CHR15, CHR10) LF & HF transducer (CHR15, CHR10)
• Yamaha CHR Series: 1.75 coaxial compression driver (CHR12M) 1.75 coaxial compression driver (CHR12M)

A Rugged, Highly Portable Cabinet
Yamaha CHR Series: A Rugged, Highly Portable Cabinet
The CHR series feature plywood enclosures like our acclaimed CZR loudspeakers to deliver outstanding durability and acoustic performance.

Intelligent processing to maximize system performance
Yamaha CHR Series: Intelligent processing to maximize system performance
When used in combination with Yamaha PX Series amplifiers or other compatible signal processors, CHR Series loudspeakers can take full advantage of dedicated speaker processor tuning settings.

Features

• The coaxial driver delivers precise, smooth phase and frequency response characteristics ideal for use in monitoring applications
• Featuring a plywood cabinet that delivers a clear sound with minimal vibration
• Compact, low profile, plywood enclosure with a polyurea coating for a robust, scratch-resistant surface
• A pole socket for use on a stand
• Yamaha DSP equipped amplifiers or other compatible signal processors have dedicated speaker processor tuning settings to maximize system performance

Specs

• Speaker type 2-way Speaker, Bass-reflex
• Frequency range (-10dB) 61 Hz – 20 kHz
• Coverage area H90 x V90
• Crossover 1.8 kHz
• Nominal impedance 8
• SPL Sensitivity (1W; 1m on axis) 93 dB SPL
• Peak (Calculated) 123 dB SPL
• Components LF Diameter: 12″ cone, Voice Coil: 2.5″, Magnet: Ferrite
• HF Diaphragm: 1.75″, Type: 1″ throat coaxial compression driver, Magnet: Ferrite
• Power rating NOISE 250 W
• PGM 500 W
• PEAK 1,000 W
• I/O connectors SpeakON NL4MP x 2 (Parallel)
• Cabinet material Plywood
• Finish Durable Polyurea Painting, Black
• Handle Side x1
• Pole socket 35 mm x1 (Bottom)
• Rigging –
• Floor Monitor Angle 57
• W 500 mm (19.7″)
• H 343 mm (13.5″) (with rubber feet)
• D 454 mm (17.9″)
• Net weight 15.6 kg (34.4 lbs)
• Options –