Short answer: choose between the RCF ART 712-A MK5 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 Yamaha DXR15mkII is discontinued; its replacement is the Yamaha DXR15mkIII.
Why choose the RCF ART 712-A MK5. A compact, relatively affordable RCF with 129dB claimed output, FiRPHASE processing and familiar 90° x 60° coverage. It is an appealing simple top for buyers who plan to cross to a subwoofer and do not need app control.
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 local low-quality manufacturer data has no computed preference score, making its measured tonal position uncertain. The smaller compression-driver assembly offers less vocal headroom than the ART 732-A MK5. 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 MK5 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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An affordable 12 inch powered PA speaker with simple controls, a good top for pairing with a subwoofer.
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 MK5 | Yamaha DXR15mkII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549.00 | $798.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #41 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #26 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 65.0Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 67Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1.75” 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) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° (constant directivity horn) |
| Maximum SPL | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo | XLR, dual 1/4-inch, stereo RCA; XLR thru and link outputs |
| Amplifier Power | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1600Hz | - |
| Cabinet Material | PP composite | Matte-finish ABS |
| Rigging | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount | 3 x M10 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount |
| DSP | Yes | 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 MK5 (measured by the manufacturer) and Yamaha DXR15mkII (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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