RCF ART 945-A vs RCF NX 945-A

Short answer: these RCF ART 945-A and RCF NX 945-A 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 945-A. This is the strongest-measuring 15-inch RCF here: medium-quality vendor data produces a 5.91 ideal-subwoofer preference score with roughly 50Hz extension. The top-tier compression driver and 18.8kg enclosure combine unusually high output with easy portability for a 15-inch box.

Why choose the RCF NX 945-A. The top NX-series 15-inch box pairs a plywood cabinet with a 135dB claimed peak, the highest in the NX range, and a wide 100° x 70° pattern. RCF’s FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control processing carry over from the smaller NX models.

What to weigh before buying. Pricing and wide retail distribution are not yet well established for this model, and the RCF ART9 range above the 912/932-A pair has a shorter market track record. Coverage and full connector details were not confirmed in local data. The measurement is truncated and does not produce a preference score, so its tonal position relies on published engineering rather than a confirmed result. At 27.3kg it is heavier than the ART 945-A alternative.

Buy the RCF ART 945-A when its stated coverage, output, processing, and deployment format best match the job.

Buy the RCF NX 945-A when its stated strengths are the better match for the room and the rest of the PA.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

RCF ART 945-A: $1,999.00 B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay

Pros: This is the strongest-measuring 15-inch RCF here: medium-quality vendor data produces a 5.91 ideal-subwoofer preference score with roughly 50Hz extension. The top-tier compression driver and 18.8kg enclosure combine unusually high output with easy portability for a 15-inch box.

Cons: Pricing and wide retail distribution are not yet well established for this model, and the RCF ART9 range above the 912/932-A pair has a shorter market track record. Coverage and full connector details were not confirmed in local data.

Full RCF ART 945-A review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	2100W peak (1400W LF + 700W HF)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	50.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	PP composite
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	100° x 60°
Crossover Frequency	650Hz
DSP	Yes, FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control
Dimensions	28.2"H x 16.3"W x 16.1"D (717 x 415 x 410 mm)
Drivers	15" woofer, 1.4" exit/3" diaphragm compression driver
Frequency Response	45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output
Maximum SPL	135dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Rigging	M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount
Weight	49.4 lbs / 22.4 kg

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RCF NX 945-A: $2,299.00 Amazon B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay

Pros: The top NX-series 15-inch box pairs a plywood cabinet with a 135dB claimed peak, the highest in the NX range, and a wide 100° x 70° pattern. RCF’s FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control processing carry over from the smaller NX models.

Cons: The measurement is truncated and does not produce a preference score, so its tonal position relies on published engineering rather than a confirmed result. At 27.3kg it is heavier than the ART 945-A alternative.

Full RCF NX 945-A review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	2100W peak (1400W LF + 700W HF)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Plywood
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	100° x 70°
Crossover Frequency	650Hz
DSP	Yes, FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control
Dimensions	27.8"H x 16.5"W x 17.8"D (705 x 420 x 451 mm)
Drivers	15" woofer, compression driver
Frequency Response	45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR/TRS combo input and XLR output
Maximum SPL	135dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Rigging	M10 and quick-lock rigging; 35mm pole mount
Weight	60.2 lbs / 27.3 kg

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