Short answer: choose between the RCF ART 715-A MK4 and Audiofocus VENU 15a for the deployment, not from the automatic ranking alone. Their driver format, power requirements, coverage, bass reach, output capability, and control features determine which is the more practical PA for a particular room or system. The RCF ART 715-A MK4 is discontinued; its replacement is the RCF ART 715-A MK5. If you are buying new, get the RCF ART 715-A MK5.
The case for the RCF ART 715-A MK4. The 43.2 lbs (19.6 kg) cabinet combines 130dB claimed peak output, a broad horn and RCF’s FiRPHASE processing in a straightforward, affordable package for a 15-inch box.
The case for the Audiofocus VENU 15a. A 100° x 60° horn and 136dB claimed peak give it wide coverage and high maximum output for stage use, and its 49.6 lbs (22.5 kg) weight is manageable for a 15-inch touring box.
Important trade-offs. The low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot produce a reliable preference score. Low-quality vendor data shows a 1.04 ideal-subwoofer preference score with bass extension only to roughly 106Hz, the weakest measured result in this entire ranking; this cabinet is voiced as a subwoofer-dependent top rather than a stand-alone full-range box.
Buy the RCF ART 715-A MK4 when its stated format, coverage, and system features fit the job better.
Buy the Audiofocus VENU 15a when its stated output, control, and deployment strengths better match the system.
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A discontinued, affordable powered 15 inch PA speaker with a broad horn and simple controls for straightforward gigs.
A powered 15 inch stage speaker with wide coverage and high output, meant to be paired with subwoofers.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 715-A MK4 | Audiofocus VENU 15a | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $500.00 Discontinued | $3,220 |
| Ranked | #62 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers | #72 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 | 15” woofer, 1” compression driver | 15” woofer, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 47Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 27.9”H x 17.2”W x 15.3”D (708 x 437 x 389 mm) | 25.1”H x 16.8”W x 16.2”D (638 x 426 x 412 mm) |
| Inputs | XLR/jack combo input; XLR output | Three-pin XLR input and link output |
| Amplifier Power | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS (1,000W LF + 400W HF peak, manufacturer specified) | Self-powered Class D amplifier; output rating not published by AUDIOFOCUS in the current specification |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene composite | High-grade birch plywood with polyurea coating |
| Rigging | Two M10 fly points; 35mm pole socket | Adjustable pole mount and M8 threaded inserts |
| Coverage | 100° x 60° | 100° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 136dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 106Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 43.2 lbs (19.6 kg) | 49.6 lbs (22.5 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | -2.63 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 1.04 |
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 715-A MK4 (measured by the manufacturer) and Audiofocus VENU 15a (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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