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 32 lbs (14.5 kg) 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 60.2 lbs (27.3 kg) 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.
Still deciding? The full PA & Live Sound rankings cover every ranked option.
A light, loud 10 inch powered PA speaker with updated onboard DSP and Bluetooth control, a dependable choice for gigs.
A loud powered 15 inch PA speaker in a plywood cabinet with wide coverage and onboard processing that keeps bass tidy.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DXR10mkIII | RCF NX 945-A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.99 | $2,299.00 |
| Ranked | #12 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #8 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” throat/1.75” diaphragm compression driver | 15” woofer, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 53Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 19.8”H x 12.2”W x 12.2”D (502 x 310 x 310 mm) | 27.8”H x 16.5”W x 17.8”D (705 x 420 x 451 mm) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 100° x 70° |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR/TRS combo; XLR thru and DSP outputs | XLR/TRS combo input and XLR output |
| Amplifier Power | 2000W peak / 1000W RMS (1700W LF + 300W HF peak) | 2100W peak (1400W LF + 700W HF) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1800Hz (FIR-X) | 650Hz |
| Cabinet Material | PP plastic | Plywood |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 points plus U-bracket points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount | M10 and quick-lock rigging; 35mm pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 61.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, FIR-X tuning, Drive Motion Calibration and D-Remote | Yes, FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Weight | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) | 60.2 lbs (27.3 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 NX 945-A (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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