Short answer: choose between the RCF ART 935-A and Yamaha DXR15mkIII 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 case for 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.
The case for the Yamaha DXR15mkIII. The third-generation DXR15 raises claimed output to 134dB with 2000W amplification, app-based control and Yamaha’s newest onboard DSP, while its 90° x 60° pattern matches the well-regarded DXR12mkIII.
Important trade-offs. 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 low-quality local data is truncated and cannot produce a preference score, so its tonal advantage over the proven DXR15mkII is unconfirmed. Wireless connectivity is for remote control, not audio streaming.
Buy the RCF ART 935-A when its stated format, coverage, and system features fit the job better.
Buy the Yamaha DXR15mkIII when its stated output, control, and deployment strengths better match the system.
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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 powered 15 inch PA speaker with loud output, app control and Yamaha’s latest onboard DSP.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 935-A | Yamaha DXR15mkIII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499.00 | $1,099.99 |
| Ranked | #17 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers | #20 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” throat/1.75” diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 46Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 28.2”H x 16.3”W x 16.1”D (717 x 415 x 410 mm) | 27.5”H x 17.6”W x 15”D (699 x 447 x 380 mm) |
| Coverage | 100° x 60° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output | 2 x XLR/TRS combo; XLR thru and DSP outputs |
| Amplifier Power | 2100W peak (1400W LF + 700W HF) | 2000W peak / 1000W RMS (1700W LF + 300W HF peak) |
| Crossover Frequency | 800Hz | 1800Hz (FIR-X) |
| Cabinet Material | PP composite | PP plastic |
| Rigging | M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount | 3 x M10 points plus U-bracket points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 54.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control | Yes, FIR-X tuning, Drive Motion Calibration and D-Remote |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Weight | 54.2 lbs (24.6 kg) | 46.3 lbs (21 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
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 DXR15mkIII (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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