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. The RCF ART 708-A MK4 is discontinued; its replacement is the RCF ART 708-A MK5.
Why choose the RCF ART 708-A MK4. The 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) 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 32 lbs (14.5 kg) 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.
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A discontinued, affordable powered 8 inch PA speaker with a broad horn and simple setup.
A light, loud 10 inch powered PA speaker with updated onboard DSP and Bluetooth control, a dependable choice for gigs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 708-A MK4 | Yamaha DXR10mkIII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $525.00 Discontinued | $899.99 |
| Ranked | #37 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #12 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 | 8” woofer, 1” compression driver | 10” woofer, 1” throat/1.75” diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 53Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 18.9”H x 11.5”W x 10.9”D (480 x 291 x 276 mm) | 19.8”H x 12.2”W x 12.2”D (502 x 310 x 310 mm) |
| Inputs | XLR/jack combo input; XLR output | 2 x XLR/TRS combo; XLR thru and DSP outputs |
| Amplifier Power | 800W peak / 400W RMS (600W LF + 200W HF peak, manufacturer specified) | 2000W peak / 1000W RMS (1700W LF + 300W HF peak) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) | 1800Hz (FIR-X) |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene composite | PP plastic |
| Rigging | Two M10 fly points; 35mm pole socket | 3 x M8 points plus U-bracket points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount |
| Coverage | 100° x 70° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 127dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 75Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 61.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection | Yes, FIR-X tuning, Drive Motion Calibration and D-Remote |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Weight | 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
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: RCF ART 708-A MK4 (measured by the manufacturer) and Yamaha DXR10mkIII (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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