Short answer: choose between the RCF ART 732-A MK4 and Yamaha DXR15mkIII 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 732-A MK4 is discontinued; its replacement is the RCF ART 732-A MK5.
Why choose the RCF ART 732-A MK4. Its large 3-inch compression-driver voice coil, 131dB claimed peak and roughly 53Hz measured extension give it useful vocal headroom and more bass reach than the 712 MK4. The 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) enclosure remains easy to carry.
Why choose the Yamaha DXR15mkIII. The third-generation DXR15 raises claimed output to 134dB with 2000W amplification, app-based control and Yamaha’s newest onboard DSP, while its 90° x 60° pattern matches the well-regarded DXR12mkIII.
What to weigh before buying. The low-quality vendor data is truncated and does not yield a preference score. It is discontinued, lacks modern remote control and is eclipsed by the better-supported ART 732-A MK5 and current 9-series models. The low-quality local data is truncated and cannot produce a preference score, so its tonal advantage over the proven DXR15mkII is unconfirmed. Wireless connectivity is for remote control, not audio streaming.
Buy the RCF ART 732-A MK4 when its stated coverage, output, processing, and installation format fit the job better.
Buy the Yamaha DXR15mkIII when its stated strengths better suit the venue and the rest of the system.
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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 15 inch PA speaker with loud output, app control and Yamaha’s latest onboard DSP.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 732-A MK4 | Yamaha DXR15mkIII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 Discontinued | $1,099.99 |
| Ranked | #61 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #20 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, 1.4” compression driver with 3” voice coil | 15” woofer, 1” throat/1.75” diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 46Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 25.1”H x 15.2”W x 14.3”D (637 x 387 x 363 mm) | 27.5”H x 17.6”W x 15”D (699 x 447 x 380 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS (1,000W LF + 400W HF peak, manufacturer specified) | 2000W peak / 1000W RMS (1700W LF + 300W HF peak) |
| Crossover Frequency | 700Hz (manufacturer specified) | 1800Hz (FIR-X) |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene composite | PP plastic |
| Rigging | Two M10 fly points; pole mount | 3 x M10 points plus U-bracket points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 54.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo input and XLR link | 2 x XLR/TRS combo; XLR thru and DSP outputs |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection | Yes, FIR-X tuning, Drive Motion Calibration and D-Remote |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Weight | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) | 46.3 lbs (21 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
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 732-A MK4 (measured by the manufacturer) and Yamaha DXR15mkIII (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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