Short answer: choose between the RCF ART 708-A MK4 and Yamaha DXR12mkII 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. The Yamaha DXR12mkII is discontinued; its replacement is the Yamaha DXR12mkIII.
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 DXR12mkII. A proven, broadly distributed workhorse with a flexible three-channel input section and 134dB claimed maximum output. Medium-quality vendor Spinorama data and 61Hz measured extension provide more evidence than many PA competitors, while Yamaha’s FIR-X processing and D-CONTOUR presets simplify setup.
What to weigh before buying. The low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot produce a reliable preference score. The 5.49 ideal-subwoofer preference score is only mid-pack, with meaningful response/directivity irregularity in the supplied data. It lacks app control and Bluetooth audio, and newer competitors offer more user-adjustable DSP.
Buy the RCF ART 708-A MK4 when its stated coverage, output, processing, and installation format fit the job better.
Buy the Yamaha DXR12mkII 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 proven 12 inch PA workhorse with good sound, loud output, three input channels and easy processing presets.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 708-A MK4 | Yamaha DXR12mkII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $525.00 Discontinued | $864.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #37 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #17 of 83 in 12-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 | 12” woofer, 1.75” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 52Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 18.9”H x 11.5”W x 10.9”D (480 x 291 x 276 mm) | 23.7”H x 14.3”W x 13.8”D (601 x 362 x 350 mm) |
| Inputs | XLR/jack combo input; XLR output | 2 x XLR/TRS combo, stereo RCA |
| Amplifier Power | 800W peak / 400W RMS (600W LF + 200W HF peak, manufacturer specified) | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene composite | Matte-finish ABS |
| Rigging | Two M10 fly points; 35mm pole socket | 3 x M10 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount |
| Coverage | 100° x 70° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 127dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 75Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 61Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) | 41 lbs (18.6 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 2.78 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.49 |
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 DXR12mkII (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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