RCF ART 710-A MK5 vs Yamaha CBR10

Short answer: the RCF ART 710-A MK5. It ranks #18 of 39 10-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $449. The Yamaha CBR10 ranks #33, rated 3.2/5, at $299.99, $149.01 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.

The RCF ART 710-A MK5 is the better-sounding option. A compact, affordable RCF 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 do not need app control. Watch for: The local low-quality manufacturer data has no computed preference score, making its measured tonal position uncertain.

The case for the Yamaha CBR10: The passive version of the measured Yamaha DBR10, sharing its 10” woofer, compression driver and lightweight polypropylene cabinet with 90° x 60° coverage. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.

Buy the RCF ART 710-A MK5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $149.01 you would save on the Yamaha CBR10 does not close the gap.

Worth knowing: the Yamaha CBR10 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 2.8 to 3.6, so treat this verdict as provisional.

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Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

RCF ART 710-A MK5: $449.00 Amazon B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay

Same family: the RCF ART 708-A MK5 (smaller model, rated 3.4/5), the RCF ART 712-A MK5 (larger model, rated 3.6/5), the RCF ART 732-A MK5 (larger model, rated 3.8/5), the RCF ART 715-A MK5 (larger model, rated 3.6/5), the RCF ART 735-A MK5 (larger model, estimated 3.4/5) and the RCF ART 745-A MK5 (larger model, rated 3.5/5). See every RCF ART 7 generation.

Pros: A compact, affordable RCF 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 do not need app control. At 14.2kg it is easy to carry. Measured bass extension of 69Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The local low-quality manufacturer data has no computed preference score, making its measured tonal position uncertain.

Full RCF ART 710-A MK5 review and specifications →

Released	Jan 2024 (2 years ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF)
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-3dB)	69Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	PP composite
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	90° x 70°
Crossover Frequency	1600Hz
DSP	Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection
Dimensions	21.6”H x 13.4”W x 12”D (548 x 340 x 305 mm)
Drivers	10” woofer, 1.75” compression driver
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output
Maximum SPL	129dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
Passive	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Weight	31.3 lbs (14.2 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

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Yamaha CBR10: $299.99 Passive Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay

Same family: the Yamaha DBR10 (smallest powered model, ranked higher, rated 3.4/5), the Yamaha DBR12 (powered model, rated 3.6/5), the Yamaha DBR15 (largest powered model, rated 2.9/5), the Yamaha CBR12 (larger passive model, estimated 3.4/5) and the Yamaha CBR15 (larger passive model, estimated 2.7/5).

Pros: The passive version of the measured Yamaha DBR10, sharing its 10” woofer, compression driver and lightweight polypropylene cabinet with 90° x 60° coverage. Yamaha rates it at 94dB sensitivity, 123dB maximum SPL and bass to 50Hz (-10dB), and at 9.4 kg it is one of the lighter 10-inch boxes.

Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. It needs an external amplifier, and without the powered model’s DSP its response depends on the amplifier’s EQ. The measured powered version is a budget design, so expect the same limits on output and smoothness.

Full Yamaha CBR10 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	Passive speaker; requires external amplification
Bluetooth	No
Configuration	Passive 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	90° x 60°
DSP	No (passive)
Drivers	10” woofer, 1” voice coil compression driver
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified)
Impedance	8 ohms
Maximum SPL	123dB (calculated, manufacturer specified)
Passive	Yes
Power Handling	700W peak
Rigging	2 x M8 eyebolt points; 35mm pole socket
Sensitivity	94dB
Weight	20.7 lbs (9.4 kg)
XLR Input	No

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