Short answer: the RCF ART 710-A MK5 for most buyers, the KV2 EX10 for specialists chasing bass extension. These rank #17 and #20 out of 42 10-inch powered PA speakers, separated by a $2,351 price gap.
The EX10 has a confirmed, deep-reaching measurement. Medium-quality vendor data gives it a 4.70 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 52Hz measured extension, one of the deepest results in this size class. The ART 710-A MK5’s local low-quality data has no computed preference score at all, so its measured extension of 69Hz and overall tonal balance carry more uncertainty.
Price and accessibility strongly favor the RCF. At $549 the ART 710-A MK5 is a fraction of the EX10’s roughly $2,900 asking price. It is also lighter at 31.3 lbs (14.2 kg), easy to carry to a gig, with FiRPHASE processing, EQ, limiting and protection built in.
The EX10 targets vocal clarity over convenience. Its 3-inch-diaphragm compression driver and integrated DSP handle crossover, phase alignment, EQ and protection, but the box has no onboard mixer or app control, and its own review notes that user controls are comparatively spare for the price.
Buy the RCF ART 710-A MK5 for an affordable, easy-to-carry box suited to buyers planning to add a subwoofer and who do not need app control.
Buy the KV2 Audio EX10 if the deeper confirmed bass extension and vocal-clarity-focused driver justify the higher cost for your application.
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A specialist powered 10 inch PA speaker with deep bass for its size, a large compression driver, and built in DSP for clear vocals.
A compact, affordable 10 inch powered PA speaker that is easy to carry, a simple top for pairing with a subwoofer.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KV2 Audio EX10 | RCF ART 710-A MK5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,900 | $549.00 |
| Ranked | #17 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #20 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 10” neodymium woofer, 1.4” exit/3” diaphragm compression driver | 10” woofer, 1.75” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 20.2”H x 12.2”W x 12.8”D (514 x 310 x 326 mm) | 21.6”H x 13.4”W x 12”D (548 x 340 x 305 mm) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) | 1600Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 500W continuous (450W LF + 50W HF, manufacturer specified) | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) |
| Inputs | Balanced female XLR input; male XLR through output | XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output |
| Cabinet Material | Baltic birch plywood | PP composite |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 69Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Integrated crossover, phase alignment, EQ and protection | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.27 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.70 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | 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 |
| Maximum SPL | 129dB peak / 126dB long-term | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 100° x 80° (rotatable horn) | 90° x 70° |
| Rigging | 4x M10 suspension points, integrated top handle with 1x M10, OmniMount bracket point, 4x M6 bracket points | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount |
| Weight | 45.2 lbs (20.5 kg) | 31.3 lbs (14.2 kg) |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: KV2 Audio EX10 (measured by the manufacturer) and RCF ART 710-A MK5 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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