Short answer: the RCF ART 915-A. It ranks #17 of 62 15-inch pa speakers by sound quality (rated 3.8/5) at $1,049 and is still sold new; the RCF ART 715-A MK4 ranks #51 (rated 3.0/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The RCF ART 715-A MK4’s replacement, the RCF ART 715-A MK5, is rated 3.6/5 at $699.
The RCF ART 915-A is the better-sounding choice. The 15-inch model of RCF’s ART 9 line, with the same 2,100W bi-amplifier and 1.75” voice coil compression driver as the measured RCF ART 912-A and RCF ART 935-A. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
What the RCF ART 715-A MK4 does well: The 43.2 lbs (19.6 kg) cabinet combines 130dB claimed peak output, a broad horn and RCF’s FiRPHASE processing in a straightforward, affordable package for a 15-inch box. The catch: The low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot produce a reliable preference score.
Buy the RCF ART 915-A. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the RCF ART 715-A MK4 is discontinued.
Worth knowing: the RCF ART 915-A has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 3.5 to 4.1, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 915-A | RCF ART 715-A MK4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,049.00 | $500.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #17 of 62 in 15-Inch PA Speakers Estimated | #51 of 62 in 15-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | 2 x M10 flying points; 35mm pole mount | Two M10 fly points; 35mm pole socket |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 15” woofer, 1” exit/1.75” voice coil compression driver | 15” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 100° x 60° | 100° x 60° |
| Amplifier Power | 2,100W peak (1,400W LF, 700W HF), bi-amplified | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS (1,000W LF + 400W HF peak, manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 48.5 lbs (22 kg) | 43.2 lbs (19.6 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| DSP | Yes | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection |
| Dimensions | - | 27.9”H x 17.2”W x 15.3”D (708 x 437 x 389 mm) |
| Inputs | - | XLR/jack combo input; XLR output |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | - | Polypropylene composite |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | Yes |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
| Microphone Input | - | No |
| Guitar Input | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
RCF ART 915-A: $1,049.00 Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the RCF ART 910-A (smaller model, estimated 3.9/5), the RCF ART 912-A (smaller model, rated 4.1/5), the RCF ART 932-A (smaller model, rated 4.2/5), the RCF ART 935-A (larger model, ranked higher, rated 3.9/5) and the RCF ART 945-A (larger model, ranked higher, rated 4.4/5).
Pros: The 15-inch model of RCF’s ART 9 line, with the same 2,100W bi-amplifier and 1.75” voice coil compression driver as the measured RCF ART 912-A and RCF ART 935-A. RCF rates it at 131dB peak with bass to 45Hz, the deepest of the two-way ART 9 boxes, which helps for music without a subwoofer.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. At 22 kg it is the heaviest two-way ART 9 model, and like most 15-inch boxes its midrange coverage narrows more than the 10-inch and 12-inch versions.
Full RCF ART 915-A review and specifications →
| Released | Jul 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 2,100W peak (1,400W LF, 700W HF), bi-amplified |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Coverage | 100° x 60° |
| DSP | Yes |
| Drivers | 15” woofer, 1” exit/1.75” voice coil compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | No |
| Rigging | 2 x M10 flying points; 35mm pole mount |
| Weight | 48.5 lbs (22 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- Head-to-Head Comparisons
RCF ART 715-A MK4: $500.00 Discontinued Guitar Center eBay
Newer model: the RCF ART 715-A MK5, ranked higher, rated 3.6/5, released Jan 2024. See every RCF ART 7 generation.
Pros: The 19.6kg cabinet combines 130dB claimed peak output, a broad horn and RCF’s FiRPHASE processing in a straightforward, affordable package for a 15-inch box. Measured bass extension of 65Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot produce a reliable preference score. This discontinued MK4 offers little reason to choose it over the newer RCF ART 715-A MK5 unless the used price is substantially lower.
Full RCF ART 715-A MK4 review and specifications →
| Released | Aug 2017 (9 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS (1,000W LF + 400W HF peak, manufacturer specified) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 65Hz (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 | 1.6kHz (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” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR/jack combo input; XLR output |
| Maximum SPL | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | Two M10 fly points; 35mm pole socket |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 43.2 lbs (19.6 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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