Short answer: choose between the RCF ART 735-A MK4 and Behringer Eurolive B215XL 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 735-A MK4 is discontinued; its replacement is the RCF ART 735-A MK5. If you are buying new, get the RCF ART 735-A MK5.
The case for the RCF ART 735-A MK4. Its large 3-inch compression-driver voice coil, 132dB claimed peak and roughly 53Hz measured extension give it useful vocal headroom and bass reach. The 47.2 lbs (21.4 kg) enclosure remains manageable for a 15-inch box.
The case for the Behringer Eurolive B215XL. High-quality independent measurement data gives a clear, well-documented result: a 3.39 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 77Hz extension.
Important trade-offs. The low-quality vendor data is truncated and does not yield a preference score. It is discontinued and eclipsed by current 9-series and MK5 models. Being passive, it needs an external amplifier and crossover to work at all, and RMS power handling and build quality trail every powered alternative in this ranking. The 70° x 40° pattern is on the narrow side.
Buy the RCF ART 735-A MK4 when its stated format, coverage, and system features fit the job better.
Buy the Behringer Eurolive B215XL when its stated output, control, and deployment strengths better match the system.
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A discontinued powered 15 inch PA speaker with strong vocal headroom and decent bass reach in a manageable cabinet.
A very cheap passive 15 inch PA speaker, a budget entry point for anyone who already owns an amplifier.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 735-A MK4 | Behringer Eurolive B215XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $888.00 Discontinued | $329.00 Passive |
| Ranked | #51 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers | #61 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | Yes |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Passive 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 15” woofer, 1.4” compression driver with 3” voice coil | 15” woofer, 1.75” titanium-diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 27.9”H x 17.2”W x 15.3”D (708 x 437 x 389 mm) | 27.4”H x 17.3”W x 13.2”D (695 x 440 x 335 mm) |
| Inputs | XLR/jack combo input; XLR output | Parallel professional twist-lock and quarter-inch inputs |
| Amplifier Power | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS (1,000W LF + 400W HF peak, manufacturer specified) | Passive speaker; use external amplification within the 1,000W peak handling rating |
| Crossover Frequency | 800Hz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene composite | Molded enclosure |
| Rigging | Two M10 fly points; pole mount | Standard speaker-pole mount; optional wall bracket |
| Coverage | 100° x 60° | 70° x 40° |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 126dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 85Hz (measured, independent data) |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection | No (passive) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 47.2 lbs (21.4 kg) | 38.8 lbs (17.6 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| 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 |
| Power Handling | - | 1,000W peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 0.25 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 3.39 |
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. The two were measured by different sources, so small differences, especially in the bass, can come from the measurement setup rather than the speakers.
Measurement data: RCF ART 735-A MK4 (measured by the manufacturer) and Behringer Eurolive B215XL (measured by Erin’s Audio Corner), via spinorama.org.
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