Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DXR8mkII and RCF ART 708-A MK4 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 The RCF ART 708-A MK4 has been replaced by the RCF ART 708-A MK5. If you are buying new, get the RCF ART 708-A MK5.
Why choose the Yamaha DXR8mkII. Medium-quality vendor data shows a 5.89 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 64Hz measured extension, among the strongest results here. Yamaha’s FIR-X processing, a 1.75-inch neodymium compression driver and a 90° x 60° constant-directivity horn carry over the larger DXR models’ engineering into a compact cabinet.
Why choose the RCF ART 708-A MK4. The 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) cabinet combines 127dB claimed peak output, a broad horn and RCF’s FiRPHASE processing in a straightforward, affordable package for an 8-inch box.
What to weigh before buying. No mkIII successor exists for this size yet, so it is the oldest design generation in this ranking’s Yamaha lineup, without app control or Bluetooth audio. The low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot produce a reliable preference score.
Buy the Yamaha DXR8mkII when its stated coverage, output, processing, and deployment format best match the job.
Buy the RCF ART 708-A MK4 when its stated strengths are the better match for the room and the rest of the PA.
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A compact powered 8 inch PA speaker with clean, well balanced sound and several inputs, now discontinued but worth buying used.
A discontinued, affordable powered 8 inch PA speaker with a broad horn and simple setup.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DXR8mkII | RCF ART 708-A MK4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $769.99 Discontinued | $525.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #5 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #37 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1.75” compression driver | 8” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 57Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 18”H x 11”W x 11”D (458 x 280 x 280 mm) | 18.9”H x 11.5”W x 10.9”D (480 x 291 x 276 mm) |
| Maximum SPL | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 127dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, dual 1/4-inch, stereo RCA; XLR thru and link outputs | XLR/jack combo input; XLR output |
| Amplifier Power | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) | 800W peak / 400W RMS (600W LF + 200W HF peak, manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | Matte-finish ABS | Polypropylene composite |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount | Two M10 fly points; 35mm pole socket |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 100° x 70° |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 69Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 75Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 28.2 lbs (12.8 kg) | 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.08 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.89 | - |
| 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 DXR8mkII (measured by the manufacturer) and RCF ART 708-A MK4 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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