Yamaha DXR10mkIII vs RCF NX 945-A

Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DXR10mkIII and RCF NX 945-A 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 14.5kg with a familiar 90° x 60° pattern.

Why choose the RCF NX 945-A. The top NX-series 15-inch box pairs a plywood cabinet with a 135dB claimed peak, the highest in the NX range, and a wide 100° x 70° pattern. RCF’s FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control processing carry over from the smaller NX models.

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 measurement is truncated and does not produce a preference score, so its tonal position relies on published engineering rather than a confirmed result. At 27.3kg it is heavier than the ART 945-A alternative.

Buy the Yamaha DXR10mkIII when its stated coverage, output, processing, and installation format fit the job better.

Buy the RCF NX 945-A when its stated strengths better suit the venue and the rest of the system.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Yamaha DXR10mkIII: $899.99 Amazon B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay

Pros: The third-generation DXR10 raises claimed output to 132dB with refined porting and Yamaha’s newest onboard DSP, while staying light at 14.5kg with a familiar 90° x 60° pattern.

Cons: The low-quality local data is truncated and cannot produce a preference score, so its tonal advantage over the proven DXR10mkII is unconfirmed.

Full Yamaha DXR10mkIII review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	2000W peak / 1000W RMS (1700W LF + 300W HF peak)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	61.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0 audio streaming and D-Remote control
Cabinet Material	PP plastic
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	90° x 60°
Crossover Frequency	1800Hz (FIR-X)
DSP	Yes, FIR-X tuning, Drive Motion Calibration and D-Remote
Dimensions	19.8"H x 12.2"W x 12.2"D (502 x 310 x 310 mm)
Drivers	10" woofer, 1" throat/1.75" diaphragm compression driver
Frequency Response	53Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified)
Inputs	2 x XLR/TRS combo; XLR thru and DSP outputs
Maximum SPL	132dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Rigging	3 x M8 points plus U-bracket points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount
Weight	32 lbs / 14.5 kg

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RCF NX 945-A: $2,299.00 Amazon B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay

Pros: The top NX-series 15-inch box pairs a plywood cabinet with a 135dB claimed peak, the highest in the NX range, and a wide 100° x 70° pattern. RCF’s FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control processing carry over from the smaller NX models.

Cons: The measurement is truncated and does not produce a preference score, so its tonal position relies on published engineering rather than a confirmed result. At 27.3kg it is heavier than the ART 945-A alternative.

Full RCF NX 945-A review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	2100W peak (1400W LF + 700W HF)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Plywood
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	100° x 70°
Crossover Frequency	650Hz
DSP	Yes, FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control
Dimensions	27.8"H x 16.5"W x 17.8"D (705 x 420 x 451 mm)
Drivers	15" woofer, compression driver
Frequency Response	45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR/TRS combo input and XLR output
Maximum SPL	135dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Rigging	M10 and quick-lock rigging; 35mm pole mount
Weight	60.2 lbs / 27.3 kg

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