Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DXR15mkIII and RCF ART 715-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 DXR15mkIII. The third-generation DXR15 raises claimed output to 134dB with 2000W amplification, app-based control and Yamaha’s newest onboard DSP, while its 90° x 60° pattern matches the well-regarded DXR12mkIII.
Why choose the RCF ART 715-A MK5. A compact, affordable RCF with 130dB claimed output and FiRPHASE processing, extending the well-regarded ART 712-A MK5’s simple, subwoofer-paired design to a 15-inch woofer for deeper reach.
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 DXR15mkII is unconfirmed. Wireless connectivity is for remote control, not audio streaming. 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 735-A MK5.
Buy the Yamaha DXR15mkIII when its stated coverage, output, processing, and deployment format best match the job.
Buy the RCF ART 715-A MK5 when its stated strengths are the better match for the room and the rest of the PA.
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A powered 15 inch PA speaker with loud output, app control and Yamaha’s latest onboard DSP.
An affordable, compact powered 15 inch PA speaker with loud output and simple onboard processing.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DXR15mkIII | RCF ART 715-A MK5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099.99 | $649.00 |
| Ranked | #20 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers | #30 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” throat/1.75” diaphragm compression driver | 15” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 46Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 27.5”H x 17.6”W x 15”D (699 x 447 x 380 mm) | 27.9”H x 17.2”W x 15.3”D (708 x 437 x 389 mm) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR/TRS combo; XLR thru and DSP outputs | XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output |
| 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 |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, FIR-X tuning, Drive Motion Calibration and D-Remote | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Weight | 46.3 lbs (21 kg) | 43.2 lbs (19.6 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 DXR15mkIII (measured by the manufacturer) and RCF ART 715-A MK5 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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