Short answer: the RCF KX 10-A for better sound quality, the Yamaha DXR10mkIII for the lower price. The RCF KX 10-A ranks #8 of 42 10-inch pa speakers, rated 4.0/5, at $2,798.50. The Yamaha DXR10mkIII ranks #12, rated 3.8/5, at $899.99, $1,898.51 cheaper.
Both have unconfirmed acoustic data. The KX 10-A’s local measurement is truncated and cannot produce a preference score, and its pricing and retail availability are not yet well established. The DXR10mkIII’s low-quality local data is also truncated, so its claimed tonal advantage over the proven DXR10mkII is unconfirmed. Neither speaker can currently back up its sound with a hard number.
The DXR10mkIII claims a slightly higher output ceiling. It lists 132dB peak against the KX 10-A’s 130dB, and adds Bluetooth 5.0 audio streaming with D-Remote control, plus Yamaha’s FIR-X tuning and Drive Motion Calibration DSP. The KX 10-A instead relies on RCF’s RDNet EtherCON protocol for remote management and FiRPHASE processing with Bass Motion Control, better suited to a networked multi-box rig than standalone use.
The KX 10-A is the heavier, pricier flagship-series box. At 34.2 lbs (15.5 kg) and $2,798.50 it sits well above the DXR10mkIII’s 32 lbs (14.5 kg) and $899.99, with a 100 degree x 50 degree coverage pattern against the Yamaha’s narrower 90 x 60 degrees, giving the RCF wider horizontal throw at a lower crossover of 1600Hz versus 1800Hz.
Buy the Yamaha DXR10mkIII for the lower price, Bluetooth streaming, and the higher claimed SPL ceiling, especially if you do not need networked RDNet control.
Buy the RCF KX 10-A if you are building a networked RDNet system and want the wider 100 x 50 degree coverage pattern, and the price premium is not a concern.
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A loud, wide covering 10 inch powered PA speaker from a flagship pro range, in a manageable cabinet for installs and events.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF KX 10-A | Yamaha DXR10mkIII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,798.50 | $899.99 |
| Ranked | #8 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #12 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex point-source PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 10” neodymium woofer, compression driver | 10” woofer, 1” throat/1.75” diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 53Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 20.1”H x 11.8”W x 17.5”D (510 x 300 x 445 mm) | 19.8”H x 12.2”W x 12.2”D (502 x 310 x 310 mm) |
| Coverage | 100° x 50° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR and EtherCON RDNet input/link | 2 x XLR/TRS combo; XLR thru and DSP outputs |
| Amplifier Power | 2000W peak (1400W LF + 600W HF) | 2000W peak / 1000W RMS (1700W LF + 300W HF peak) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1600Hz | 1800Hz (FIR-X) |
| Cabinet Material | Baltic birch plywood | PP plastic |
| Rigging | M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount | 3 x M8 points plus U-bracket points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount |
| Network Control | RDNet | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 73Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 61.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, Bass Motion Control and presets | Yes, FIR-X tuning, Drive Motion Calibration and D-Remote |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Weight | 34.2 lbs (15.5 kg) | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | 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 KX 10-A (measured by the manufacturer) and Yamaha DXR10mkIII (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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