Short answer: the RCF ART 715-A MK5. It ranks #24 of 62 15-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $699; the Yamaha CXR15mkIII ranks #32, rated 3.5/5, and costs $799, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
What the RCF ART 715-A MK5 does well: A compact, affordable RCF with 130dB claimed output and FiRPHASE processing, extending the well-regarded RCF ART 712-A MK5’s simple, subwoofer-paired design to a 15-inch woofer for deeper reach. Watch for: The local low-quality manufacturer data has no computed preference score, making its measured tonal position uncertain.
The case for the Yamaha CXR15mkIII: The passive version of the measured Yamaha DXR15mkIII, with the same 15” woofer, 1.75” voice coil compression driver, horn and port design. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
Buy the RCF ART 715-A MK5. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Yamaha CXR15mkIII and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
About the ratings: the Yamaha CXR15mkIII’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.1 to 3.9, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 715-A MK5 | Yamaha CXR15mkIII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.00 | $799.00 Passive |
| Ranked | #24 of 62 in 15-Inch PA Speakers | #32 of 62 in 15-Inch PA Speakers Estimated |
| Passive | No | Yes |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Passive 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 15” woofer, 1” compression driver | 15” woofer, 1.75” voice coil compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 27.9”H x 17.2”W x 15.3”D (708 x 437 x 389 mm) | - |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 126dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output | - |
| Amplifier Power | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Crossover Frequency | 1600Hz | - |
| Cabinet Material | PP composite | - |
| Rigging | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount | 3 x M10 and 4 x M8 inserts; 35mm pole sockets (0° or 7°) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | - |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection | No (passive) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 43.2 lbs (19.6 kg) | 41.9 lbs (19 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | No | - |
| TRS Input | Yes | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Microphone Input | No | - |
| Guitar Input | No | - |
| Power Handling | - | 1,200W peak |
| Sensitivity | - | 95dB |
| Impedance | - | 8 ohms |
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The Two Speakers In Full
RCF ART 715-A MK5: $699.00 Amazon B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay
Older model: the RCF ART 715-A MK4 (ranked lower, rated 3/5). See every RCF ART 7 generation.
Same family: the RCF ART 708-A MK5 (smaller model, rated 3.4/5), the RCF ART 710-A MK5 (smaller model, rated 3.6/5), the RCF ART 712-A MK5 (smaller model, rated 3.6/5), the RCF ART 732-A MK5 (smaller model, rated 3.8/5), the RCF ART 735-A MK5 (larger model, ranked lower, estimated 3.4/5) and the RCF ART 745-A MK5 (larger model, ranked lower, rated 3.5/5).
Pros: A compact, affordable RCF with 130dB claimed output and FiRPHASE processing, extending the well-regarded RCF ART 712-A MK5’s simple, subwoofer-paired design to a 15-inch woofer for deeper reach. Measured bass extension of 65Hz (-3dB).
Cons: 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 RCF ART 735-A MK5.
Full RCF ART 715-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) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Cabinet Material | PP composite |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° |
| Crossover Frequency | 1600Hz |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection |
| Dimensions | 27.9”H x 17.2”W x 15.3”D (708 x 437 x 389 mm) |
| Drivers | 15” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output |
| Maximum SPL | 130dB 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 | 43.2 lbs (19.6 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Yamaha CXR15mkIII: $799.00 Passive Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Yamaha DXR10mkIII (smallest powered model, rated 3.8/5), the Yamaha DXR12mkIII (powered model, rated 4.1/5), the Yamaha DXR15mkIII (largest powered model, ranked higher, rated 3.8/5), the Yamaha CXR10mkIII (smaller passive model, estimated 3.5/5) and the Yamaha CXR12mkIII (smaller passive model, estimated 3.8/5). See every Yamaha DXR and CXR generation.
Pros: The passive version of the measured Yamaha DXR15mkIII, with the same 15” woofer, 1.75” voice coil compression driver, horn and port design. Yamaha rates it at 95dB sensitivity, 126dB maximum SPL and bass to 50Hz (-10dB) with 90° x 60° coverage, and its PX and PC-D amplifiers carry a dedicated processing preset for it.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. It needs an external amplifier and, for its rated response, speaker processing; the powered model has that built in. Without Yamaha’s preset its tonal balance depends on the amplifier’s EQ.
Full Yamaha CXR15mkIII review and specifications →
| Released | 2026 (this year) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 15” woofer, 1.75” voice coil compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 126dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 1,200W peak |
| Rigging | 3 x M10 and 4 x M8 inserts; 35mm pole sockets (0° or 7°) |
| Sensitivity | 95dB |
| Weight | 41.9 lbs (19 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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