RCF KX 45-A vs RCF ART 715-A MK4

Short answer: these RCF KX 45-A and RCF ART 715-A MK4 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 KX 45-A. RCF’s flagship 15-inch point source pairs a 3200W amplifier with a 3-inch titanium-dome compression driver, RDNet remote control and a 137dB claimed peak, the highest maximum-output claim in this ranking. Rotatable 100° x 70° coverage suits both main and monitor use.

Why choose the RCF ART 715-A MK4. The 19.6kg cabinet combines 130dB claimed peak output, a broad horn and RCF’s FiRPHASE processing in a straightforward, affordable package for a 15-inch box.

What to weigh before buying. The local measurement is truncated and cannot produce a preference score. At 28.4kg it is one of the heaviest boxes here, and pricing/retail availability are not yet established. The low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot produce a reliable preference score.

Buy the RCF KX 45-A when its stated coverage, output, processing, and deployment format best match the job.

Buy the RCF ART 715-A MK4 when its stated strengths are the better match for the room and the rest of the PA.

If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the RCF ART 715-A MK4. It ranks near the bottom of the 29 15-inch two-way powered pa speakers, so look higher up the list instead.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

RCF KX 45-A: $4,620.00 B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay

Pros: RCF’s flagship 15-inch point source pairs a 3200W amplifier with a 3-inch titanium-dome compression driver, RDNet remote control and a 137dB claimed peak, the highest maximum-output claim in this ranking. Rotatable 100° x 70° coverage suits both main and monitor use.

Cons: The local measurement is truncated and cannot produce a preference score. At 28.4kg it is one of the heaviest boxes here, and pricing/retail availability are not yet established.

Full RCF KX 45-A review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	3200W peak (2000W LF + 1200W HF)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Baltic birch plywood
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex point-source PA speaker
Coverage	100° x 70°, rotatable
Crossover Frequency	750Hz
DSP	Yes, FiRPHASE, Bass Motion Control, presets and RDNet
Dimensions	27.8"H x 16.5"W x 16.9"D (705 x 419.6 x 430 mm)
Drivers	15" neodymium woofer, 1.4" exit/3" dome compression driver
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR audio input/link and EtherCON RDNet
Maximum SPL	137dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Network Control	RDNet
Rigging	Quick-lock rigging; 6 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount
Weight	62.6 lbs / 28.4 kg

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RCF ART 715-A MK4: $500.00 B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay

Pros: The 19.6kg cabinet combines 130dB claimed peak output, a broad horn and RCF’s FiRPHASE processing in a straightforward, affordable package for a 15-inch box.

Cons: The low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot produce a reliable preference score. This discontinued MK4 offers little reason to choose it over the newer ART 715-A MK5 unless the used price is substantially lower.

Full RCF ART 715-A MK4 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	1,400W peak / 700W RMS (1,000W LF + 400W HF peak, manufacturer specified)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Polypropylene composite
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	100° x 60°
Crossover Frequency	1.6kHz (manufacturer specified)
DSP	Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection
Dimensions	27.9"H x 17.2"W x 15.3"D (708 x 437 x 389 mm)
Drivers	15" woofer, 1" compression driver
Frequency Response	45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR/jack combo input; XLR output
Maximum SPL	130dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Rigging	Two M10 fly points; 35mm pole socket
Weight	43.2 lbs / 19.6 kg

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