Short answer: the LD Systems Stinger 28-A-G3 if sound quality matters most, the RCF ART 708-A MK5 if price matters most. The LD Systems Stinger 28-A-G3 ranks #23 of 47 8-inch pa speakers, rated 3.5/5, at $799. The RCF ART 708-A MK5 ranks #28, rated 3.4/5, at $449, $350 cheaper.
The LD Systems Stinger 28-A-G3 is the deeper-bass option. A powered PA speaker with two 8 inch woofers, deep bass for its size and presets for use as a top, satellite or monitor. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 3dB, against 75Hz for the RCF ART 708-A MK5. The tradeoff: Manufacturer measurements show a wide 3.7dB reference band and 0.729 listening-window deviation, so tonal balance is uneven, and the standalone preference score is only 1.96.
Why pick the RCF ART 708-A MK5: A compact, affordable powered 8 inch PA speaker that is easy to carry and pairs well with a subwoofer. Watch for: The local low-quality manufacturer data has no computed preference score, making its measured tonal position uncertain.
Buy the LD Systems Stinger 28-A-G3 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the RCF ART 708-A MK5 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LD Systems Stinger 28-A-G3 | RCF ART 708-A MK5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $449.00 |
| Ranked | #23 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #28 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | M10 rigging points; 36mm dual-tilt pole mount | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount |
| Weight | 45.2 lbs (20.5 kg) | 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 2x 8” woofers, BMS compression driver | 8” woofer, 1.4” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 500W RMS / 1,000W peak, Class-D | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB (manufacturer specified) | 128dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 90° x 50° | 90° x 70° |
| Cabinet Material | Birch plywood with polyurea coating | PP composite |
| DSP | Yes, DynX DSP presets | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | 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) | 56Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 75Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 49.6Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.96 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.44 | - |
| Dimensions | - | 18.9”H x 11.5”W x 10.9”D (480 x 291 x 276 mm) |
| Inputs | - | XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1600Hz |
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