Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DXR12mkIII and RCF ART 712-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 DXR12mkIII. The third-generation DXR raises claimed output to 134dB and adds 2000W amplification, app-based control and more capable onboard DSP while staying light at 38.4 lbs (17.4 kg). Medium-quality vendor data shows measured extension around 60Hz.
Why choose the RCF ART 712-A MK5. A compact, relatively affordable RCF with 129dB claimed output, FiRPHASE processing and familiar 90° x 60° coverage. It is an appealing simple top for buyers who plan to cross to a subwoofer and do not need app control.
What to weigh before buying. The truncated Spinorama data does not produce a preference score, so its tonal advantage over the proven DXR12mkII is not yet quantified. Wireless connectivity is for remote control, not a substitute for a wired production-audio input. The local low-quality manufacturer data has no computed preference score, making its measured tonal position uncertain. The smaller compression-driver assembly offers less vocal headroom than the ART 732-A MK5.
Buy the Yamaha DXR12mkIII when its stated coverage, output, processing, and deployment format best match the job.
Buy the RCF ART 712-A MK5 when its stated strengths are the better match for the room and the rest of the PA.
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A light, loud 12 inch powered PA speaker with strong amplification, app control and capable onboard DSP.
An affordable 12 inch powered PA speaker with simple controls, a good top for pairing with a subwoofer.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DXR12mkIII | RCF ART 712-A MK5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999.99 | $549.00 |
| Ranked | #13 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #41 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 | 12” woofer, 1” throat/1.75” diaphragm compression driver | 12” woofer, 1.75” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 23.6”H x 14.4”W x 13.8”D (600 x 366 x 350 mm) | 25.1”H x 15.2”W x 14.3”D (637 x 387 x 363 mm) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 65.0Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Balanced mic/line inputs and link output | 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) | 1600Hz |
| Cabinet Material | PP plastic | PP composite |
| Rigging | 3 x M10 points plus U-bracket points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount |
| DSP | Yes, FIR-X tuning, Drive Motion Calibration and D-Remote | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Weight | 38.4 lbs (17.4 kg) | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | 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 | Yes | 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 DXR12mkIII (measured by the manufacturer) and RCF ART 712-A MK5 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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