Short answer: choose between the RCF ART 712-A MK4 and Yamaha DXR15mkII 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 712-A MK4 is discontinued; its replacement is the RCF ART 712-A MK5. The Yamaha DXR15mkII is discontinued; its replacement is the Yamaha DXR15mkIII.
Why choose the RCF ART 712-A MK4. The 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) cabinet combines 129dB claimed peak output, a broad horn and RCF’s FiRPHASE processing in a straightforward package. Its measured response extends to roughly 65Hz before the first major roll-off.
Why choose the Yamaha DXR15mkII. A proven, broadly distributed workhorse: medium-quality vendor data shows a 4.98 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 61Hz measured extension, and 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 preference score sits mid-pack for this ranking, and it lacks app control or Bluetooth audio found on some newer competitors.
Buy the RCF ART 712-A MK4 when its stated coverage, output, processing, and installation format fit the job better.
Buy the Yamaha DXR15mkII when its stated strengths better suit the venue and the rest of the system.
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A straightforward powered 12 inch PA speaker that is easy to carry, with loud output and a broad horn.
A proven, widely available powered 15 inch PA speaker with presets that make setup simple.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 712-A MK4 | Yamaha DXR15mkII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $509.00 Discontinued | $798.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #65 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #26 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1” compression driver | 15” woofer, 1.75” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 49Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 25.1”H x 15.2”W x 14.3”D (637 x 387 x 363 mm) | 27.6”H x 17.5”W x 15”D (700 x 445 x 380 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS (1,000W LF + 400W 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; pole mount | 3 x M10 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 67Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° (constant directivity horn) |
| Maximum SPL | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo input and XLR link | XLR, dual 1/4-inch, stereo RCA; XLR thru and link outputs |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) | 48.1 lbs (21.8 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 | - | 2.28 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 4.98 |
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 712-A MK4 (measured by the manufacturer) and Yamaha DXR15mkII (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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