Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DXR10mkII and RCF ART 745-A MK5 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 DXR10mkII is discontinued; its replacement is 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 745-A MK5. The top of the ART7 range pairs 133dB claimed peak output with a light 41.4 lbs (18.8 kg) enclosure, RCF’s largest ART7-tier compression driver and FiRPHASE processing carried over from the smaller 712/732-A MK5 models.
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 low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot generate a preference score, so its tonal position relies on published engineering rather than a confirmed result.
Buy the Yamaha DXR10mkII when its stated coverage, output, processing, and installation format fit the job better.
Buy the RCF ART 745-A MK5 when its stated strengths better suit the venue and the rest of the system.
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A proven, easy to set up 10 inch PA workhorse with a flexible input section and simple processing presets.
A light powered 15 inch PA speaker with loud peaks and a large compression driver for strong vocals.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DXR10mkII | RCF ART 745-A MK5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $814.99 Discontinued | $1,149.00 |
| Ranked | #13 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #35 of 76 in 15-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 | 15” woofer, 1.4” exit/3” diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 19.8”H x 12”W x 12.2”D (502 x 305 x 310 mm) | 27.9”H x 17.2”W x 15.3”D (708 x 437 x 389 mm) |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 133dB 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) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 30.6 lbs (13.9 kg) | 41.4 lbs (18.8 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 60° |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 650Hz |
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 745-A MK5 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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