Short answer: choose between the RCF HD 10-A MK5 and PreSonus ULT10 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 HD 10-A MK5. A lightweight, portable 26 lbs (11.8 kg) active speaker aimed at rental and mobile-DJ use, with a 128dB claimed peak and RCF’s Class-D amplification carried over from the larger HD-series models.
The case for the PreSonus ULT10. A custom 10-inch driver with a 2.5-inch voice coil and a WorxAudio-designed rotatable Pivot X110 horn deliver a wide 110° x 50° dispersion pattern for even coverage and an ultra-long throw at 1,300W peak.
Important trade-offs. The medium-quality local data is truncated and cannot produce a preference score, and its 128dB peak claim trails most other 10-inch actives in this ranking. Medium-quality vendor data shows a 3.2 ideal-subwoofer preference score, below most other actives in this ranking, and it lacks an onboard mixer or app control.
Buy the RCF HD 10-A MK5 when its stated format, coverage, and system features fit the job better.
Buy the PreSonus ULT10 when its stated output, control, and deployment strengths better match the system.
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A light, portable 10 inch powered PA speaker aimed at mobile DJs and rental work, easy to carry and set up.
A powered 10 inch PA speaker with a rotatable wide horn that spreads sound evenly over a room and throws it far.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF HD 10-A MK5 | PreSonus ULT10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $649.00 | $949.95 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #33 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #39 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, compression driver | 10” woofer with 2.5” voice coil, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 20.7”H x 11.9”W x 11.9”D (527 x 303 x 303 mm) | 22”H x 13.2”W x 11.9”D (559 x 335 x 302.3 mm) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 110° x 50° |
| Maximum SPL | 128dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 130dB peak (650W RMS / 1300W peak power) |
| Inputs | XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output | Two XLR/TRS combo inputs (one mic/line, one line); two XLR male outputs |
| Amplifier Power | 800W peak / 400W RMS (600W LF + 200W HF peak) | 1,300W peak / 650W continuous (1,000W / 500W LF; 300W / 150W HF, manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2000Hz | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | PP composite | 15mm eucalyptus plywood |
| Rigging | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount | M10 suspension points; two-position 35mm pole socket |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 69Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 71Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) | 44 lbs (19.96 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 | Yes |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 1.15 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 3.96 |
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 HD 10-A MK5 (measured by the manufacturer) and PreSonus ULT10 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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