Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DXR10mkIII and RCF ART 732-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.
Why choose the Yamaha DXR10mkIII. The third-generation DXR10 raises claimed output to 132dB with refined porting and Yamaha’s newest onboard DSP, while staying light at 32 lbs (14.5 kg) with a familiar 90° x 60° pattern.
Why choose the RCF ART 732-A MK5. Its large 3-inch high-frequency voice coil is a meaningful advantage for vocal headroom and a lower crossover region, while 131dB claimed output and 90° x 60° coverage fit common portable-main work.
What to weigh before buying. The low-quality local data is truncated and cannot produce a preference score, so its tonal advantage over the proven DXR10mkII is unconfirmed. The local low-quality vendor data does not provide a computed preference score, so its tonal ranking is provisional. Controls are basic, with no app, display or Bluetooth audio.
Buy the Yamaha DXR10mkIII when its stated coverage, output, processing, and installation format fit the job better.
Buy the RCF ART 732-A MK5 when its stated strengths better suit the venue and the rest of the system.
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A light, loud 10 inch powered PA speaker with updated onboard DSP and Bluetooth control, a dependable choice for gigs.
An affordable, loud 12 inch powered PA speaker with a large compression driver for strong, clear vocals.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DXR10mkIII | RCF ART 732-A MK5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.99 | $799.00 |
| Ranked | #12 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #28 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” throat/1.75” diaphragm compression driver | 12” woofer, 1.4” compression driver with 3” voice coil |
| Frequency Response | 53Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 19.8”H x 12.2”W x 12.2”D (502 x 310 x 310 mm) | 25.1”H x 15.2”W x 14.3”D (637 x 387 x 363 mm) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 131dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR/TRS combo; XLR thru and DSP outputs | XLR/TRS combo |
| Amplifier Power | 2000W peak / 1000W RMS (1700W LF + 300W HF peak) | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1800Hz (FIR-X) | 700Hz |
| Cabinet Material | PP plastic | PP composite |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 points plus U-bracket points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 61.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 53.0Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, FIR-X tuning, Drive Motion Calibration and D-Remote | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Weight | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | 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 |
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 DXR10mkIII (measured by the manufacturer) and RCF ART 732-A MK5 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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