RCF ART 708-A MK4 vs Yamaha DXR10mkIII

Short answer: choose between the RCF ART 708-A MK4 and Yamaha DXR10mkIII by matching the speaker to the deployment rather than treating their ranking positions as a universal verdict. Coverage, cabinet format, bass extension, output capability, DSP, and service support all matter in a PA system.

Why choose the RCF ART 708-A MK4. The 10.4kg cabinet combines 127dB claimed peak output, a broad horn and RCF’s FiRPHASE processing in a straightforward, affordable package for an 8-inch box.

Why choose the Yamaha DXR10mkIII. The third-generation DXR10 raises claimed output to 132dB with refined porting and Yamaha’s newest onboard DSP, while staying light at 14.5kg with a familiar 90° x 60° pattern.

What to weigh before buying. The low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot produce a reliable preference score. The low-quality local data is truncated and cannot produce a preference score, so its tonal advantage over the proven DXR10mkII is unconfirmed.

Buy the RCF ART 708-A MK4 when its stated coverage, output, processing, and installation format fit the job better.

Buy the Yamaha DXR10mkIII when its stated strengths better suit the venue and the rest of the system.

Skip the RCF ART 708-A MK4 if sound quality matters to you. It ranks near the bottom of the 15 8-inch two-way powered pa speakers.

Specifications Side By Side

Related Speaker Comparisons

More useful head-to-heads from the same speaker class:

• Yamaha DXR10mkII vs RCF HD 10-A MK5
• Yamaha DXR10mkII vs RCF ART 710-A MK5
• QSC K10.2 vs Yamaha DXR10mkII
• Turbosound NuQ102 vs Yamaha DXR10mkIII
• RCF ART 708-A MK4 vs Yamaha DXR12mkII

Prices on this page were last checked September 7, 2026 at 7:47 AM UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date/time and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.

The Two Speakers In Full

RCF ART 708-A MK4: $525.00 B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay

Pros: The 10.4kg cabinet combines 127dB claimed peak output, a broad horn and RCF’s FiRPHASE processing in a straightforward, affordable package for an 8-inch box.

Cons: The low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot produce a reliable preference score. This discontinued MK4 offers little reason to choose it over the newer ART 708-A MK5 unless the used price is substantially lower.

Full RCF ART 708-A MK4 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	800W peak / 400W RMS (600W LF + 200W HF peak, manufacturer specified)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	75Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Polypropylene composite
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	100° x 70°
Crossover Frequency	1.6kHz (manufacturer specified)
DSP	Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection
Dimensions	18.9"H x 11.5"W x 10.9"D (480 x 291 x 276 mm)
Drivers	8" woofer, 1" compression driver
Frequency Response	60Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR/jack combo input; XLR output
Maximum SPL	127dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Rigging	Two M10 fly points; 35mm pole socket
Weight	22.9 lbs / 10.4 kg

• Links
  • RCF ART 708-A MK4 Product Information
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • RCF ART 708-A MK4 vs Martin Audio CDD8
  • RCF ART 708-A MK4 vs Audiofocus VENU 8a
  • RCF ART 708-A MK4 vs RCF ART 708-A MK5
  • RCF ART 708-A MK4 vs RCF KX 08-A
  • RCF ART 708-A MK4 vs JBL PRX908
  • RCF ART 708-A MK4 vs Yamaha DXR8mkII
  • RCF ART 708-A MK4 vs QSC K8.2
  • RCF ART 708-A MK4 vs QSC K10.2
  • See all 10 comparisons

Yamaha DXR10mkIII: $899.99 Amazon B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay

Pros: The third-generation DXR10 raises claimed output to 132dB with refined porting and Yamaha’s newest onboard DSP, while staying light at 14.5kg with a familiar 90° x 60° pattern.

Cons: The low-quality local data is truncated and cannot produce a preference score, so its tonal advantage over the proven DXR10mkII is unconfirmed.

Full Yamaha DXR10mkIII review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	2000W peak / 1000W RMS (1700W LF + 300W HF peak)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	61.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0 audio streaming and D-Remote control
Cabinet Material	PP plastic
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	90° x 60°
Crossover Frequency	1800Hz (FIR-X)
DSP	Yes, FIR-X tuning, Drive Motion Calibration and D-Remote
Dimensions	19.8"H x 12.2"W x 12.2"D (502 x 310 x 310 mm)
Drivers	10" woofer, 1" throat/1.75" diaphragm compression driver
Frequency Response	53Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified)
Inputs	2 x XLR/TRS combo; XLR thru and DSP outputs
Maximum SPL	132dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Rigging	3 x M8 points plus U-bracket points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount
Weight	32 lbs / 14.5 kg

• Links
  • Yamaha DXR10mkIII Product Information
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Yamaha DXR10mkIII vs RCF KX 10-A
  • Yamaha DXR10mkIII vs Yamaha DXR10mkII
  • Yamaha DXR10mkIII vs Turbosound NuQ102
  • Yamaha DXR10mkIII vs Vue Audiotechnik A-10
  • Yamaha DXR10mkIII vs RCF ART 710-A MK5
  • Yamaha DXR10mkIII vs RCF NX 910-A
  • Yamaha DXR10mkIII vs Yamaha DBR10
  • Yamaha DXR10mkIII vs QSC K10.2
  • See all 14 comparisons