Short answer: the d&b audiotechnik 10S if sound quality matters most, the RCF ART 710-A MK5 if price matters most. The d&b audiotechnik 10S ranks #18 of 42 10-inch pa speakers, rated 3.7/5, at $1,399. The RCF ART 710-A MK5 ranks #20, rated 3.6/5, at $549, $850 cheaper.
Why pick the d&b audiotechnik 10S: A compact passive 10 inch speaker with a rotatable horn, designed for theaters, churches and fill duty in permanent installs. The catch: Listening-window deviation of 0.608 means tonal balance is less even than the flattest 10-inch models.
Why pick the RCF ART 710-A MK5: A compact, affordable 10 inch powered PA speaker that is easy to carry, a simple top for pairing with a subwoofer. The catch: The local low-quality manufacturer data has no computed preference score, making its measured tonal position uncertain.
Buy the d&b audiotechnik 10S if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the RCF ART 710-A MK5 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| d&b audiotechnik 10S | RCF ART 710-A MK5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,399 Passive | $549.00 |
| Ranked | #18 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #20 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | M10 inserts in top and bottom panels; 2 x M8 inserts on rear | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount |
| Passive | Yes | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way installation loudspeaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 10” neodymium woofer, 1.4” compression driver on CD horn | 10” woofer, 1.75” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (-5dB, manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 22.8”H x 11.1”W x 13.8”D (580 x 283 x 350 mm) | 21.6”H x 13.4”W x 12”D (548 x 340 x 305 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (d&b amplifiers) | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) |
| Power Handling | 200W RMS / 1,200W peak | - |
| Maximum SPL | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 75° x 50° (rotatable) | 90° x 70° |
| Impedance | 12 ohms | - |
| DSP | No (passive) | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection |
| Weight | 28.7 lbs (13 kg) | 31.3 lbs (14.2 kg) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 75Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 69Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 56.3Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.74 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.60 | - |
| Inputs | - | XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1600Hz |
| Cabinet Material | - | PP composite |
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