Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DBR10 and RCF ART 712-A MK4 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 RCF ART 712-A MK4 is discontinued; its replacement is the RCF ART 712-A MK5.
Why choose the Yamaha DBR10. Yamaha’s most portable 10-inch powered speaker carries the same DSP and amplification platform as the DXR and DZR series, with a built-in 2-channel mixer accepting XLR, 1/4-inch and RCA sources.
Why choose the RCF ART 712-A MK4. The 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) cabinet combines 129dB claimed peak output, a broad horn and RCF’s FiRPHASE processing in a straightforward package. Its measured response extends to roughly 65Hz before the first major roll-off.
What to weigh before buying. Medium-quality vendor data shows a 4.75 ideal-subwoofer preference score, mid-pack for this ranking, so a subwoofer partner matters for full-range material. The low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot produce a reliable preference score.
Buy the Yamaha DBR10 when its stated coverage, output, processing, and installation format fit the job better.
Buy the RCF ART 712-A MK4 when its stated strengths better suit the venue and the rest of the system.
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A light, portable 10 inch PA speaker with a built in mixer for mics, instruments and line sources.
A straightforward powered 12 inch PA speaker that is easy to carry, with loud output and a broad horn.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DBR10 | RCF ART 712-A MK4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.99 | $509.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #31 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #65 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 | 10” woofer, 1” compression driver | 12” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 19.4”H x 12.1”W x 11.4”D (493 x 308 x 289 mm) | 25.1”H x 15.2”W x 14.3”D (637 x 387 x 363 mm) |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR/TRS combo and stereo RCA; XLR output | XLR/TRS combo input and XLR link |
| Amplifier Power | 700W dynamic / 325W continuous (500W LF + 200W HF dynamic) | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS (1,000W LF + 400W HF peak, manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | Plastic | Polypropylene composite |
| Rigging | 2 x M8 points; 35mm pole mount | Two M10 fly points; pole mount |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 69Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 23.1 lbs (10.5 kg) | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.00 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.75 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | 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 | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) |
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: Yamaha DBR10 (measured by the manufacturer) and RCF ART 712-A MK4 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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