Short answer: the ART 715-A MK5 for most PA use, the MFX-15MC only for stage-monitor or short-throw fill duty with external amplification already in place. These rank #15 and #16 out of 29 15-inch powered PA speakers, priced at $3170.67 and $699.
The MFX-15MC is a passive coaxial monitor with the strongest measured result of any coaxial monitor here. Medium-quality vendor data returns a 4.35 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 67Hz measured extension, and the coaxial 15-inch design gives compact 60° x 40° coverage with a claimed 135dB peak with recommended amplification. Its own cons are explicit: it’s not self-powered, requiring an external amplifier and running passive or externally bi-amplified, less convenient than every conventional powered cabinet here, and the narrow pattern is aimed primarily at stage-monitor and short-throw fill use rather than wide-audience main duty.
The ART 715-A MK5 is a self-powered, subwoofer-paired main. It offers 130dB claimed output and FiRPHASE processing, extending the well-regarded ART 712-A MK5’s simple design to a 15-inch woofer for deeper reach. Its own cons note the local low-quality manufacturer data has no computed preference score, making its measured tonal position uncertain, and the smaller compression-driver assembly offers less vocal headroom than the ART 735-A MK5.
Buy the ART 715-A MK5 for a self-powered PA main you can run without external amplification.
Buy the MFX-15MC if you need a coaxial stage monitor or short-throw fill and already run external amplification and DSP.
Specifications Side By Side
| Electro-Voice MFX-15MC | RCF ART 715-A MK5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,170.67 | $699.00 |
| Ranked | #15 of 29 in 15-Inch Two-Way Powered PA Speakers | #16 of 29 in 15-Inch Two-Way Powered PA Speakers |
| Configuration | Passive or externally bi-amplified 2-way coaxial PA monitor | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 15" coaxial LF/MF driver, 3" HF compression driver | 15" woofer, 1" compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz - 18kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified); 45Hz - 19kHz (-10dB) | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 23.6"H x 19.7"W x 13.3"D (600 x 500 x 339 mm) | 27.9"H x 17.2"W x 15.3"D (708 x 437 x 389 mm) |
| Inputs | Neutrik NL4 input with NL4 pass-through | XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output |
| Power Handling | 500W continuous / 3,500W peak (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | Passive/bi-amp speaker; use external amplification within the 500W continuous / 3,500W peak handling rating | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) |
| Cabinet Material | 12-18mm Baltic birch plywood with EVCoat finish | PP composite |
| Rigging | Four M10 suspension points; integrated 35mm pole cup | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount |
| Coverage | 60° x 40°, rotatable | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB peak with recommended amplification | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 75Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Requires external amplifier/DSP settings | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 50.7 lbs / 23 kg | 43.2 lbs / 19.6 kg |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1600Hz |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Electro-Voice MFX-15MC: $3,170.67 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay
Pros: Medium-quality vendor data returns a 4.35 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 67Hz measured extension, the strongest result of any coaxial monitor in this ranking. The coaxial 15-inch design gives compact 60° x 40° coverage and a claimed 135dB peak with recommended amplification.
Cons: This is not self-powered: it requires an external amplifier and can run passive or externally bi-amplified, so it is less convenient than every conventional powered cabinet here. The narrow pattern is aimed primarily at stage-monitor and short-throw fill use rather than wide-audience main duty.
Full Electro-Voice MFX-15MC review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | Passive/bi-amp speaker; use external amplification within the 500W continuous / 3,500W peak handling rating |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 75Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Cabinet Material | 12-18mm Baltic birch plywood with EVCoat finish |
| Configuration | Passive or externally bi-amplified 2-way coaxial PA monitor |
| Coverage | 60° x 40°, rotatable |
| DSP | Requires external amplifier/DSP settings |
| Dimensions | 23.6"H x 19.7"W x 13.3"D (600 x 500 x 339 mm) |
| Drivers | 15" coaxial LF/MF driver, 3" HF compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz - 18kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified); 45Hz - 19kHz (-10dB) |
| Inputs | Neutrik NL4 input with NL4 pass-through |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB peak with recommended amplification |
| Power Handling | 500W continuous / 3,500W peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Rigging | Four M10 suspension points; integrated 35mm pole cup |
| Weight | 50.7 lbs / 23 kg |
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RCF ART 715-A MK5: $699.00 Amazon B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay
Pros: A compact, affordable RCF with 130dB claimed output and FiRPHASE processing, extending the well-regarded ART 712-A MK5’s simple, subwoofer-paired design to a 15-inch woofer for deeper reach.
Cons: The local low-quality manufacturer data has no computed preference score, making its measured tonal position uncertain. The smaller compression-driver assembly offers less vocal headroom than the ART 735-A MK5.
Full RCF ART 715-A MK5 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Cabinet Material | PP composite |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° |
| Crossover Frequency | 1600Hz |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection |
| Dimensions | 27.9"H x 17.2"W x 15.3"D (708 x 437 x 389 mm) |
| Drivers | 15" woofer, 1" compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output |
| Maximum SPL | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Rigging | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount |
| Weight | 43.2 lbs / 19.6 kg |
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