Short answer: the RCF ART 735-A MK5 is the newer model that replaces the RCF ART 735-A MK4, but only the RCF ART 735-A MK4 has been measured and ranked so far, so this comparison is on specs and features rather than sound. The RCF ART 735-A MK4 is discontinued, so it is now a used buy.
The case for the RCF ART 735-A MK5: A 15” woofer and a 1.4” exit titanium compression driver with a 3” voice coil, powered by 1,400W peak (1,000W LF, 400W HF) with DSP crossover at 800Hz.
On the RCF ART 735-A MK4 side: Its large 3-inch compression-driver voice coil, 132dB claimed peak and roughly 53Hz measured extension give it useful vocal headroom and bass reach.
Price: the RCF ART 735-A MK5 lists at $999 and the RCF ART 735-A MK4 at $888.
Buy the RCF ART 735-A MK4 if you want a speaker whose sound quality has been measured and ranked.
Buy the RCF ART 735-A MK5 if you want the newer model, with a microphone input, and you can wait for measurements to confirm how it sounds.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 735-A MK5 | RCF ART 735-A MK4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999.00 | $888.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | - | #33 of 38 in 15-Inch PA Speakers |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 15” woofer, 1.4” compression driver with 3” titanium voice coil | 15” woofer, 1.4” compression driver with 3” voice coil |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 1,400W peak (1,000W LF + 400W HF, manufacturer specified) | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS (1,000W LF + 400W HF peak, manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 800Hz (manufacturer specified) | 800Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 100° x 60° |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, XBOOST, limiting and protection | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene composite | Polypropylene composite |
| Rigging | Pole mount | Two M10 fly points; pole mount |
| Dimensions | 708H x 437W x 389D mm | 27.9”H x 17.2”W x 15.3”D (708 x 437 x 389 mm) |
| Weight | 21.4 kg | 47.2 lbs (21.4 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Inputs | - | XLR/jack combo input; XLR output |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 53Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
| Guitar Input | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
RCF ART 735-A MK5: $999.00 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay
Older model: the RCF ART 735-A MK4 (rated 3.2/5).
Pros: A 15” woofer and a 1.4” exit titanium compression driver with a 3” voice coil, powered by 1,400W peak (1,000W LF, 400W HF) with DSP crossover at 800Hz. RCF rates it at 45Hz to 20kHz and 132dB maximum output over 90° x 60° coverage. FiRPHASE phase alignment and XBOOST bass modes can be set from the rear panel or the LiveRemote app, and the mic/line input feeds an XLR link output.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. At 21.4 kg it is heavy for one person to lift onto a pole, and it needs a subwoofer for deep bass at event levels.
Full RCF ART 735-A MK5 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 1,400W peak (1,000W LF + 400W HF, manufacturer specified) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene composite |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° |
| Crossover Frequency | 800Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, XBOOST, limiting and protection |
| Dimensions | 708H x 437W x 389D mm |
| Drivers | 15” woofer, 1.4” compression driver with 3” titanium voice coil |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Rigging | Pole mount |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| Weight | 21.4 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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RCF ART 735-A MK4: $888.00 Discontinued Guitar Center eBay
Newer model: the RCF ART 735-A MK5. It’s likely to perform similarly, though we don’t have measurements to confirm that yet.
Pros: 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 21.4kg enclosure remains manageable for a 15-inch box. Measured bass extension of 53Hz (-3dB).
Cons: 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.
Full RCF ART 735-A MK4 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS (1,000W LF + 400W HF peak, manufacturer specified) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene composite |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Coverage | 100° x 60° |
| Crossover Frequency | 800Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| 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, 1.4” compression driver with 3” voice coil |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR/jack combo input; XLR output |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | Two M10 fly points; pole mount |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 47.2 lbs (21.4 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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