Short answer: the ART 710-A MK5 for value and weight, the NX 910-A for a sturdier systems build. These rank #20 and #29 out of 42 10-inch powered PA speakers, priced at $549 and $1,349, a $800 gap.
The ART 710-A MK5 is the lighter, cheaper option. At 31.3 lbs (14.2 kg) it’s easy to carry, with a 1.75-inch compression driver, 129dB claimed output and FiRPHASE processing, well suited to buyers who plan to cross to a subwoofer and don’t need app control. The local low-quality vendor data has no computed preference score, so its measured tonal position is uncertain.
The NX 910-A is built as a sturdier systems alternative, at a real weight and price premium. Its plywood enclosure and FiRPHASE/Bass Motion Control processing give it a wide 100° x 60° pattern and 130dB claimed peak, but at 36.2 lbs (16.4 kg) it’s heavier than the ART-series alternative and its measurement is likewise truncated, so neither model has a confirmed preference score to compare directly.
What the NX 910-A adds:
- A wider 100° x 60° coverage pattern, versus the ART 710-A MK5’s 90° x 70°.
- A polyurea-coated plywood cabinet instead of the ART’s PP composite shell.
- Bass Motion Control processing alongside FiRPHASE.
- 5 x M10 fly points for permanent rigging versus the ART’s 2.
Everything else matches: both are 2-way bass-reflex 10-inch boxes with similar frequency response claims (50Hz to 20kHz) and matched 69Hz measured bass extension.
Buy the ART 710-A MK5 if weight and price matter more than cabinet build and coverage width.
Buy the NX 910-A if you want the wider horn and more rugged plywood enclosure for permanent or systems installation, and don’t mind the added weight and cost.
Still deciding? The full PA & Live Sound rankings cover every ranked option.
A compact, affordable 10 inch powered PA speaker that is easy to carry, a simple top for pairing with a subwoofer.
A sturdy plywood 10 inch powered PA speaker with wide coverage and strong output, built for professional systems.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 710-A MK5 | RCF NX 910-A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549.00 | $1,349.00 |
| Ranked | #20 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #29 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 | 10” woofer, 1.75” compression driver | 10” woofer, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 21.6”H x 13.4”W x 12”D (548 x 340 x 305 mm) | 20.1”H x 11.6”W x 13.1”D (510 x 294.2 x 332.3 mm) |
| Coverage | 90° x 70° | 100° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output | XLR/TRS combo input and XLR output |
| Amplifier Power | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) | 2100W peak (1400W LF + 700W HF) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1600Hz | 1600Hz |
| Cabinet Material | PP composite | Polyurea-coated plywood |
| Rigging | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount | 5 x M10 inserts |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 69Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 69Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection | Yes, FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 31.3 lbs (14.2 kg) | 36.2 lbs (16.4 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 |
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 710-A MK5 (measured by the manufacturer) and RCF NX 910-A (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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