Short answer: choose between the RCF ART 708-A MK5 and Yamaha DXR12mkIII 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 MK5. A compact, affordable RCF with a 1.4-inch compression driver, 128dB claimed output and FiRPHASE processing, well suited to buyers who plan to cross to a subwoofer and do not need app control. At 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) it is easy to carry.
Why choose the Yamaha DXR12mkIII. The third-generation DXR raises claimed output to 134dB and adds 2000W amplification, app-based control and more capable onboard DSP while staying light at 38.4 lbs (17.4 kg). Medium-quality vendor data shows measured extension around 60Hz.
What to weigh before buying. The local low-quality manufacturer data has no computed preference score, making its measured tonal position uncertain. The truncated Spinorama data does not produce a preference score, so its tonal advantage over the proven DXR12mkII is not yet quantified. Wireless connectivity is for remote control, not a substitute for a wired production-audio input.
Buy the RCF ART 708-A MK5 when its stated coverage, output, processing, and installation format fit the job better.
Buy the Yamaha DXR12mkIII when its stated strengths better suit the venue and the rest of the system.
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A compact, affordable powered 8 inch PA speaker that is easy to carry and pairs well with a subwoofer.
A light, loud 12 inch powered PA speaker with strong amplification, app control and capable onboard DSP.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 708-A MK5 | Yamaha DXR12mkIII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.00 | $999.99 |
| Ranked | #28 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #13 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, 1.4” compression driver | 12” woofer, 1” throat/1.75” diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 18.9”H x 11.5”W x 10.9”D (480 x 291 x 276 mm) | 23.6”H x 14.4”W x 13.8”D (600 x 366 x 350 mm) |
| Coverage | 90° x 70° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 128dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output | Balanced mic/line inputs and link output |
| Amplifier Power | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) | 2000W peak / 1000W RMS (1700W LF + 300W HF peak) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1600Hz | 1800Hz (FIR-X) |
| Cabinet Material | PP composite | PP plastic |
| Rigging | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount | 3 x M10 points plus U-bracket points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 75Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 60Hz (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) | 38.4 lbs (17.4 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 MK5 (measured by the manufacturer) and Yamaha DXR12mkIII (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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