Short answer: the RCF KX 08-A. It ranks #8 of 47 8-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $2,308.50. The DAS Audio ARTEC 508A ranks #13, rated 3.8/5, at $2,180.25, $128.25 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
What the RCF KX 08-A does well: A powerful 8 inch point source PA speaker with remote network control and a rotatable horn in a manageable cabinet. The catch: The local measurement is truncated and cannot produce a preference score, and pricing/retail availability are not yet well established for this model.
What the DAS Audio ARTEC 508A does well: A compact powered 8 inch installation speaker with balanced sound and wide, even coverage in a birch cabinet. Watch for: Bass reaches only about 75Hz (-3dB), with 60Hz at -10dB, so it needs a subwoofer for full-range music.
Buy the RCF KX 08-A. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $128.25 you would save on the DAS Audio ARTEC 508A does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF KX 08-A | DAS Audio ARTEC 508A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,308.50 | $2,180.25 |
| Ranked | #8 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #13 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex point-source PA speaker | Active 2-way full-range PA speaker |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1.75” voice-coil neodymium compression driver | 8” woofer, M-34 compression driver on BC-88 80° x 80° horn |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 17.7”H x 10.2”W x 11.2”D (450 x 260 x 285.4 mm) | 17.7”H x 9.6”W x 11.4”D (450 x 245 x 290 mm) |
| Coverage | 90° x 70°, rotatable | 80° x 80° |
| Maximum SPL | 128dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 122dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR and EtherCON RDNet input/link | Balanced XLR input, Speakon NL4 connector |
| Amplifier Power | 2000W peak (1400W LF + 600W HF) | 500W RMS, 720W peak (Class D) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1400Hz | - |
| Cabinet Material | Baltic birch plywood | Birch plywood |
| Rigging | M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount | M10 flying points, 35mm pole socket, AXU/AXF/AXR bracket compatible |
| Network Control | RDNet | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 75Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, RDNet remote management | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 24.3 lbs (11 kg) | 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| 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 |
| Sensitivity | - | 91dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.32 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.24 |
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