Short answer: choose between the RCF NX 932-A and Yamaha DXR12mkII by matching the speaker to the deployment rather than treating their ranking positions as a universal verdict. Coverage, cabinet format, bass extension, output capability, DSP, and service support all matter in a PA system. The Yamaha DXR12mkII is discontinued; its replacement is the Yamaha DXR12mkIII.
Why choose the RCF NX 932-A. A 3-inch titanium compression-driver diaphragm, 100° x 70° coverage and plywood cabinet make it especially capable for clear vocals over wide areas. The 2100W amplifier, advanced RCF processing and 132dB peak claim support serious main-speaker use.
Why choose the Yamaha DXR12mkII. A proven, broadly distributed workhorse with a flexible three-channel input section and 134dB claimed maximum output. Medium-quality vendor Spinorama data and 61Hz measured extension provide more evidence than many PA competitors, while Yamaha’s FIR-X processing and D-CONTOUR presets simplify setup.
What to weigh before buying. The medium-quality Spinorama measurement is truncated and cannot generate a preference score, so its high position relies partly on response/directivity curves and published engineering. At 50.5 lbs (22.9 kg) it is significantly heavier than the ART 932-A. The 5.49 ideal-subwoofer preference score is only mid-pack, with meaningful response/directivity irregularity in the supplied data. It lacks app control and Bluetooth audio, and newer competitors offer more user-adjustable DSP.
Buy the RCF NX 932-A when its stated coverage, output, processing, and installation format fit the job better.
Buy the Yamaha DXR12mkII when its stated strengths better suit the venue and the rest of the system.
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A powerful 12 inch PA speaker in a plywood cabinet with a large compression driver, built for clear vocals over wide areas.
A proven 12 inch PA workhorse with good sound, loud output, three input channels and easy processing presets.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF NX 932-A | Yamaha DXR12mkII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,799.00 | $864.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #10 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #17 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1.4” exit/3” diaphragm compression driver | 12” woofer, 1.75” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 52Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 24.4”H x 14.3”W x 15.9”D (620 x 362 x 405 mm) | 23.7”H x 14.3”W x 13.8”D (601 x 362 x 350 mm) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 61.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 61Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 100° x 70° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo input and XLR output | 2 x XLR/TRS combo, stereo RCA |
| Amplifier Power | 2100W peak (1400W LF + 700W HF) | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) |
| Crossover Frequency | 700Hz | - |
| Cabinet Material | Plywood | Matte-finish ABS |
| Rigging | 6 x M10 inserts, 4 quick-lock points; 35mm pole mount | 3 x M10 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 50.5 lbs (22.9 kg) | 41 lbs (18.6 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 2.78 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.49 |
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 NX 932-A (measured by the manufacturer) and Yamaha DXR12mkII (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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