Short answer: choose between the RCF ART 732-A MK5 and JBL PRX915 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.
Why choose the RCF ART 732-A MK5. Its large 3-inch high-frequency voice coil is a meaningful advantage for vocal headroom and a lower crossover region, while 131dB claimed output and 90° x 60° coverage fit common portable-main work.
Why choose the JBL PRX915. High-quality vendor data shows a 4.77 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 51Hz measured extension, backed by JBL’s extensive service network and 12-band parametric EQ with dbx DriveRack feedback suppression carried over from the PRX912.
What to weigh before buying. The local low-quality vendor data does not provide a computed preference score, so its tonal ranking is provisional. Controls are basic, with no app, display or Bluetooth audio. Its measured preference trails the 12-inch PRX912, and at 53.1 lbs (24.1 kg) it is meaningfully heavier to carry to a gig than the smaller model.
Buy the RCF ART 732-A MK5 when its stated coverage, output, processing, and installation format fit the job better.
Buy the JBL PRX915 when its stated strengths better suit the venue and the rest of the system.
Still deciding? The full PA & Live Sound rankings cover every ranked option.
An affordable, loud 12 inch powered PA speaker with a large compression driver for strong, clear vocals.
A powered 15 inch PA speaker with good sound, fairly deep bass, app control and built in EQ and feedback suppression.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 732-A MK5 | JBL PRX915 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.00 | $999.00 |
| Ranked | #28 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #15 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53.0Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 58Hz (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, 1.4” compression driver with 3” voice coil | 15” woofer, 1.5” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 48Hz - 19kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 25.1”H x 15.2”W x 14.3”D (637 x 387 x 363 mm) | 28.2”H x 18.3”W x 15.1”D (717 x 465 x 383 mm) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 90° x 50° |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo | 2 x XLR/TRS combo, 3.5mm aux; 2 x XLR thru and XLR mix outputs |
| Amplifier Power | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) | 2000W peak / 1000W RMS |
| Crossover Frequency | 700Hz | 1920Hz |
| Cabinet Material | PP composite | Polypropylene/talc composite |
| Rigging | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount | 6 x M10 suspension points; dual 36mm pole sockets |
| DSP | Yes | Yes, 12-band parametric EQ and dbx DriveRack |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes, control via JBL Pro Connect app |
| Weight | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) | 53.1 lbs (24.1 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 | Yes |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 2.40 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 4.77 |
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 MK5 (measured by the manufacturer) and JBL PRX915 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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