Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the RCF ART 732-A MK4 is the better pick: it ranks #61 of 83 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality (rated 3.2/5), against #77 (rated 2.6/5) for the PreSonus ULT12. If you want one new, the RCF ART 732-A MK5 replaces the RCF ART 732-A MK4 and is rated 3.8/5 at $899.
The RCF ART 732-A MK4 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A powered 12 inch PA speaker that is easy to carry, with strong vocal headroom and more bass reach than its smaller sibling. Its bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 3dB, against 60Hz for the PreSonus ULT12. The catch: The low-quality vendor data is truncated and does not yield a preference score.
What the PreSonus ULT12 does well: A powered 12 inch PA speaker with an onboard mixer, rotatable horn and very wide coverage for shallow rooms. The tradeoff: The 3.50 ideal-subwoofer preference score is the weakest in this 15-model group, reflecting major response/directivity irregularity.
Buy the RCF ART 732-A MK4 only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the RCF ART 732-A MK5, which replaces the RCF ART 732-A MK4.
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A powered 12 inch PA speaker that is easy to carry, with strong vocal headroom and more bass reach than its smaller sibling.
A powered 12 inch PA speaker with an onboard mixer, rotatable horn and very wide coverage for shallow rooms.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 732-A MK4 | PreSonus ULT12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 Discontinued | $999.95 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #61 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #77 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1.4” compression driver with 3” voice coil | 12” woofer, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 25.1”H x 15.2”W x 14.3”D (637 x 387 x 363 mm) | 25.2”H x 14”W x 13.9”D (641 x 356 x 353 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS (1,000W LF + 400W HF peak, manufacturer specified) | 1,300W peak / 650W continuous (1,000W / 500W LF; 300W / 150W HF, manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 700Hz (manufacturer specified) | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene composite | 15mm eucalyptus plywood |
| Rigging | Two M10 fly points; pole mount | M10 suspension points; two-position 35mm pole socket |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 110° x 50° |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 135dB (1300W peak power) |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo input and XLR link | 2 x XLR/TRS combo |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) | 52 lbs (23.6 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| 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 | - | 0.84 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 3.50 |
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