Yamaha DXR12mkII vs RCF ART 732-A MK5

Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DXR12mkII and RCF ART 732-A MK5 for the requirements of the venue and system, not from rank alone. In this size class, coverage, bass extension, output capability, DSP, cabinet construction, and service support often decide the better fit.

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 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 4.66 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 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 DXR12mkII when its stated coverage, output, processing, and deployment format best match the job.

Buy the RCF ART 732-A MK5 when its stated strengths are the better match for the room and the rest of the PA.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Yamaha DXR12mkII: $909.99 Amazon B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay

Pros: 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.

Cons: The 4.66 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.

Full Yamaha DXR12mkII review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	61Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Matte-finish ABS
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	90° x 60°
DSP	Yes
Dimensions	23.7"H x 14.3"W x 13.8"D (601 x 362 x 350 mm)
Drivers	12" woofer, 1.75" compression driver
Frequency Response	52Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified)
Inputs	2 x XLR/TRS combo, stereo RCA
Maximum SPL	134dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Rigging	3 x M10 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount
Weight	41 lbs / 18.6 kg

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RCF ART 732-A MK5: $899.00 Amazon B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay

Pros: 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. It offers much of RCF’s high-frequency hardware at a lower price than the ART 932-A.

Cons: 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.

Full RCF ART 732-A MK5 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	PP composite
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	90° x 60°
Crossover Frequency	700Hz
DSP	Yes
Dimensions	25.1"H x 15.2"W x 14.3"D (637 x 387 x 363 mm)
Drivers	12" woofer, 1.4" compression driver with 3" voice coil
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR/TRS combo
Maximum SPL	131dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Rigging	2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount
Weight	39.2 lbs / 17.8 kg

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