Ok, obviously there is nobody here using the DXR Series...
I will change my question: What kind of speakers do prefer for stereo sound with your CP4?

Sorry, you did not receive a response to your general question about sound systems. I can give you some guidelines, usually questions like yours go unanswered because you are really asking advice on something that is a very personal taste thing. Like shopping for shoes, only you will know what is a good fit... for you.

I've been doing this Musical Instrument industry thing for more than 30 years, and the musician thing for a whole lot longer than that. In general, what I've found to be true is the more you spend the better the gear gets... In general. Some brands are more expensive due to shipping costs etc., but generally speaking you have these clusters of price points... Products compete within these price points. Some products just look the part of pro gear, but do not stand up under the pressure of gigging... Usual your "budget stuff" ( you know, it has all the buzz words, but it is just not up to the task) usually if it seems to good to be true, it is, and it's 'budget' for a reason.

I can only talk with authority about Yamaha, (I know we don't make stuff just to meet the lowest price points available - the really budget stuff is there for those just getting started - everyone must start somewhere) but, as a rule, you should always try on the shoes you are going to buy and at least walk around a bit to get a feel for the fit. And again only YOU will know if the shoes fit your feet, so to speak.

If you are looking at the DXR10 - they deliver more than enough power for most situations (rated at 1100w, over 700w continuous) - above these are the DSR-series... Below the DXR are the Yamaha DBR.

The DXR are in the middle. Go up in the line, are they better? Sure. First, the DSR are made of wood. You pay more for wood. It sounds better, but it is much much heavier. That is your trade off. While you're comparing, yes, they go louder 1300w, and, yes, they are significantly heavier. As you listen weigh this difference...

The DBR are the lowest price point, lightest in weight, all of the D-series feature Yamaha's sound technology and "know how". So the D-series sound reinforcement series has a Good-Better-Best. The sound quality is there throughout.

Please visit your local Yamaha dealer, tell him what you are looking to do. See if you can arrange a try-out of the system right there in the store, that's why they are there, and will likely be very happy to help you.

I personally always recommend a mixer between an instrument like the CP4 Stage and the active monitors (again this is my personal recommendation). Piano being a percussion instrument, I like a proper mixer between my instrument and my amplification system. Yes, you could plug directly into most of today's active systems, but I find having a quality small format mixer the perfect setup device when routing to active speakers: I can keep the mixer near me if ever I need to make adjustments - also gives me more options for adding other things... Vocal Microphone, acoustic guitar, etc. because you never know what will pop up on a gig.

I keep a small format Yamaha MG mixer in my utility bag - and I personally like the DXR8 - I love how they sound, I love how convenient they are (size) and I especially love the reaction of the audience when they cannot believe all that great sound comes out of such a small package!

MG06x and a pair DXR8s + CP4 Stage + reface YC (and my piano/organ gigging needs are covered)!!!!

Hi have a CP4 and a single DXR10.
I really like it, and plan to get another for stereo soon. I also have a QSC K10, which is also nice but a little too bright for me.
I play piano trio too and think you will dig it.

Hi everybody,

Last week I purchased a pair of DXR10 and I must say that I really love them! They are great for keyboards/singing and their sound is amazingly clearly.
Great Job, YAMAHA!
We have also already been using them as a small sound system for a band rehersal and all of the others in the band were really impressed!
I´m happy 🙂 🙂 🙂

Thank´s for your help!

I run a pair of Yorkville YX10p's and they sound amazing with this piano ($430 each new). Tried the DBR10's but liked the Yorkvilles better for replicating the CP4's Acoustic Piano sounds. (Personal preference)