Short answer: these RCF ART 745-A MK5 and RCF ART 745-A MK4 alternatives share a brand and size class, but their coverage, driver architecture, cabinet format, processing, and output priorities can make them fit very different jobs.
Why choose the RCF ART 745-A MK5. The top of the ART7 range pairs 133dB claimed peak output with a light 41.4 lbs (18.8 kg) enclosure, RCF’s largest ART7-tier compression driver and FiRPHASE processing carried over from the smaller 712/732-A MK5 models.
Why choose the RCF ART 745-A MK4. The largest ART7 compression driver, 133dB claimed peak and a light 41.4 lbs (18.8 kg) enclosure give this discontinued flagship useful vocal headroom for a 15-inch box.
What to weigh before buying. The low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot generate a preference score, so its tonal position relies on published engineering rather than a confirmed result. The low-quality vendor data is truncated and does not yield a preference score. It is discontinued and is eclipsed by the better-supported ART 745-A MK5.
Buy the RCF ART 745-A MK5 when its stated coverage, output, processing, and deployment format best match the job.
Buy the RCF ART 745-A MK4 when its stated strengths are the better match for the room and the rest of the PA.
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A light powered 15 inch PA speaker with loud peaks and a large compression driver for strong vocals.
A discontinued 15 inch powered PA speaker with a large compression driver for strong vocal headroom in a fairly light cabinet.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 745-A MK5 | RCF ART 745-A MK4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,149.00 | $1,699.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #35 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers | #44 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 | 15” woofer, 1.4” exit/3” diaphragm compression driver | 15” woofer, 1.4” exit/3” diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 27.9”H x 17.2”W x 15.3”D (708 x 437 x 389 mm) | 27.9”H x 17.4”W x 15.2”D (708 x 442 x 387 mm) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 100° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output | XLR/jack combo input; XLR output |
| Amplifier Power | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS (1,000W LF + 400W HF peak, manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 650Hz | 650Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | PP composite | Polypropylene composite |
| Rigging | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount | M10 fly points; pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 41.4 lbs (18.8 kg) | 41.4 lbs (18.8 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 |
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 745-A MK5 (measured by the manufacturer) and RCF ART 745-A MK4 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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