Short answer: choose between the RCF ART 935-A and Yamaha DXR15mkII for the requirements of the venue and system, not from rank alone. In this size class, coverage, bass extension, output capability, DSP, cabinet construction, and service support often decide the better fit. The Yamaha DXR15mkII is discontinued; its replacement is the Yamaha DXR15mkIII.
Why choose the RCF ART 935-A. The bigger-voice-coil compression driver, 133dB claimed peak and broad 100° x 60° coverage mirror the well-regarded ART 932-A’s design in a 15-inch cabinet. At 53.4 lbs (24.2 kg) it stays manageable for a box this size.
Why choose the Yamaha DXR15mkII. A proven, broadly distributed workhorse: medium-quality vendor data shows a 4.98 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 61Hz measured extension, and Yamaha’s FIR-X processing and D-CONTOUR presets simplify setup.
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 and its 12-inch sibling’s reputation rather than a confirmed result. The preference score sits mid-pack for this ranking, and it lacks app control or Bluetooth audio found on some newer competitors.
Buy the RCF ART 935-A when its stated coverage, output, processing, and deployment format best match the job.
Buy the Yamaha DXR15mkII when its stated strengths are the better match for the room and the rest of the PA.
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A powered 15 inch PA speaker with good sound, wide coverage and loud peaks, still manageable to carry for its size.
A proven, widely available powered 15 inch PA speaker with presets that make setup simple.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 935-A | Yamaha DXR15mkII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499.00 | $798.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #17 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers | #26 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, 1.75” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 49Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 28.2”H x 16.3”W x 16.1”D (717 x 415 x 410 mm) | 27.6”H x 17.5”W x 15”D (700 x 445 x 380 mm) |
| Coverage | 100° x 60° | 90° x 60° (constant directivity horn) |
| Maximum SPL | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output | XLR, dual 1/4-inch, stereo RCA; XLR thru and link outputs |
| Amplifier Power | 2100W peak (1400W LF + 700W HF) | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) |
| Crossover Frequency | 800Hz | - |
| Cabinet Material | PP composite | Matte-finish ABS |
| Rigging | M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount | 3 x M10 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 67Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 54.2 lbs (24.6 kg) | 48.1 lbs (21.8 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 2.28 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 4.98 |
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 935-A (measured by the manufacturer) and Yamaha DXR15mkII (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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