Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DXR15mkII and RCF ART 745-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. The Yamaha DXR15mkII is discontinued; its replacement is the Yamaha DXR15mkIII. If you are buying new, get the Yamaha DXR15mkIII.
Why choose the Yamaha DXR15mkII. A proven, broadly distributed workhorse: medium-quality vendor data shows a 4.98 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 61Hz measured extension, and Yamaha’s FIR-X processing and D-CONTOUR presets simplify setup.
Why choose the RCF ART 745-A MK5. The top of the ART7 range pairs 133dB claimed peak output with a light 41.4 lbs (18.8 kg) enclosure, RCF’s largest ART7-tier compression driver and FiRPHASE processing carried over from the smaller 712/732-A MK5 models.
What to weigh before buying. The preference score sits mid-pack for this ranking, and it lacks app control or Bluetooth audio found on some newer competitors. The low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot generate a preference score, so its tonal position relies on published engineering rather than a confirmed result.
Buy the Yamaha DXR15mkII when its stated coverage, output, processing, and deployment format best match the job.
Buy the RCF ART 745-A MK5 when its stated strengths are the better match for the room and the rest of the PA.
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A proven, widely available powered 15 inch PA speaker with presets that make setup simple.
A light powered 15 inch PA speaker with loud peaks and a large compression driver for strong vocals.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DXR15mkII | RCF ART 745-A MK5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $798.00 Discontinued | $1,149.00 |
| Ranked | #26 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers | #35 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 | 15” woofer, 1.75” compression driver | 15” woofer, 1.4” exit/3” diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 49Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 27.6”H x 17.5”W x 15”D (700 x 445 x 380 mm) | 27.9”H x 17.2”W x 15.3”D (708 x 437 x 389 mm) |
| Maximum SPL | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, dual 1/4-inch, stereo RCA; XLR thru and link outputs | XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output |
| Amplifier Power | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) |
| Cabinet Material | Matte-finish ABS | PP composite |
| Rigging | 3 x M10 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 48.1 lbs (21.8 kg) | 41.4 lbs (18.8 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.28 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.98 | - |
| 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 |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (constant directivity horn) | 90° x 60° |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 650Hz |
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 DXR15mkII (measured by the manufacturer) and RCF ART 745-A MK5 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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