Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DXR12mkII and RCF ART 715-A MK4 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 DXR12mkII is discontinued; its replacement is the Yamaha DXR12mkIII. The RCF ART 715-A MK4 is discontinued; its replacement is the RCF ART 715-A MK5.
Why choose the Yamaha DXR12mkII. A proven, broadly distributed workhorse with a flexible three-channel input section and 134dB claimed maximum output. Medium-quality vendor Spinorama data and 61Hz measured extension provide more evidence than many PA competitors, while Yamaha’s FIR-X processing and D-CONTOUR presets simplify setup.
Why choose the RCF ART 715-A MK4. The 43.2 lbs (19.6 kg) cabinet combines 130dB claimed peak output, a broad horn and RCF’s FiRPHASE processing in a straightforward, affordable package for a 15-inch box.
What to weigh before buying. The 5.49 ideal-subwoofer preference score is only mid-pack, with meaningful response/directivity irregularity in the supplied data. It lacks app control and Bluetooth audio, and newer competitors offer more user-adjustable DSP. The low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot produce a reliable preference score.
Buy the Yamaha DXR12mkII when its stated coverage, output, processing, and installation format fit the job better.
Buy the RCF ART 715-A MK4 when its stated strengths better suit the venue and the rest of the system.
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A proven 12 inch PA workhorse with good sound, loud output, three input channels and easy processing presets.
A discontinued, affordable powered 15 inch PA speaker with a broad horn and simple controls for straightforward gigs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DXR12mkII | RCF ART 715-A MK4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $864.99 Discontinued | $500.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #17 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #62 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 | 12” woofer, 1.75” compression driver | 15” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 23.7”H x 14.3”W x 13.8”D (601 x 362 x 350 mm) | 27.9”H x 17.2”W x 15.3”D (708 x 437 x 389 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS (1,000W LF + 400W HF peak, manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | Matte-finish ABS | Polypropylene composite |
| Rigging | 3 x M10 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount | Two M10 fly points; 35mm pole socket |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 61Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 100° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR/TRS combo, stereo RCA | XLR/jack combo input; XLR output |
| DSP | Yes | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 41 lbs (18.6 kg) | 43.2 lbs (19.6 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.78 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.49 | - |
| 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 |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) |
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 DXR12mkII (measured by the manufacturer) and RCF ART 715-A MK4 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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