Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DXR10mkII and RCF ART 710-A MK5 for the requirements of the venue and system, not from rank alone. In this size class, coverage, bass extension, output capability, DSP, cabinet construction, and service support often decide the better fit. The Yamaha DXR10mkII is discontinued; its replacement is the Yamaha DXR10mkIII. If you are buying new, get the Yamaha DXR10mkIII.
Why choose the Yamaha DXR10mkII. A proven, broadly distributed workhorse: medium-quality vendor data shows a 5.16 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 67Hz measured extension, and Yamaha’s FIR-X processing and D-Contour compressor simplify setup.
Why choose the RCF ART 710-A MK5. A compact, affordable RCF with a 1.75-inch compression driver, 129dB claimed output and FiRPHASE processing, well suited to buyers who plan to cross to a subwoofer and do not need app control. At 31.3 lbs (14.2 kg) it is easy to carry.
What to weigh before buying. It lacks app control or Bluetooth audio found on some newer competitors, and its measured preference sits mid-pack for this ranking. The local low-quality manufacturer data has no computed preference score, making its measured tonal position uncertain.
Buy the Yamaha DXR10mkII when its stated coverage, output, processing, and deployment format best match the job.
Buy the RCF ART 710-A MK5 when its stated strengths are the better match for the room and the rest of the PA.
Still deciding? The full PA & Live Sound rankings cover every ranked option.
A proven, easy to set up 10 inch PA workhorse with a flexible input section and simple processing presets.
A compact, affordable 10 inch powered PA speaker that is easy to carry, a simple top for pairing with a subwoofer.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DXR10mkII | RCF ART 710-A MK5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $814.99 Discontinued | $549.00 |
| Ranked | #13 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #20 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 1.75” compression driver | 10” woofer, 1.75” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 19.8”H x 12”W x 12.2”D (502 x 305 x 310 mm) | 21.6”H x 13.4”W x 12”D (548 x 340 x 305 mm) |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, dual 1/4-inch, stereo RCA; XLR thru and link outputs | XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output |
| Amplifier Power | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) |
| Cabinet Material | Matte-finish ABS | PP composite |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 73Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 69Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 30.6 lbs (13.9 kg) | 31.3 lbs (14.2 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.30 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.16 | - |
| 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 |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (wide-dispersion constant directivity horn) | 90° x 70° |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1600Hz |
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 DXR10mkII (measured by the manufacturer) and RCF ART 710-A MK5 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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