Short answer: choose between the RCF ART 708-A MK4 and Yamaha DZR15 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 DZR15. Medium-quality vendor data returns a 5.25 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 39Hz measured extension, deeper than the DZR12. The bi-amped 2-inch compression driver and sophisticated onboard DSP target serious main-speaker duty.
What to weigh before buying. The low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot produce a reliable preference score. The bass-extension figure comes from truncated manufacturer data and should be read cautiously.
Buy the RCF ART 708-A MK4 when its stated coverage, output, processing, and installation format fit the job better.
Buy the Yamaha DZR15 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 powered 15 inch PA speaker with good sound, very deep bass and advanced onboard DSP for main speaker duty.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 708-A MK4 | Yamaha DZR15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $525.00 Discontinued | $1,519.99 |
| Ranked | #37 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #12 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bi-amped bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1” compression driver | 15” woofer, 2” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 34Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 18.9”H x 11.5”W x 10.9”D (480 x 291 x 276 mm) | 30”H x 17.7”W x 18.1”D (761 x 450 x 460 mm) |
| Inputs | XLR/jack combo input; XLR output | 2 x XLR/TRS combo; 2 x XLR output |
| Amplifier Power | 800W peak / 400W RMS (600W LF + 200W HF peak, manufacturer specified) | 2000W dynamic / 1100W burst / 950W continuous |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) | 1700Hz (FIR-X) |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene composite | Plywood with polyurea coating |
| Rigging | Two M10 fly points; 35mm pole socket | 12 x M10 points; dual 35mm pole mounts |
| Coverage | 100° x 70° | 90° x 50°, rotatable |
| Maximum SPL | 127dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 139dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 75Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 46.2Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection | Yes, FIR-X tuning and Drive Motion Calibration |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) | 55.6 lbs (25.2 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 |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.35 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.25 |
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 DZR15 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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