Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DXR8mkII and RCF ART 732-A MK5 by matching the speaker to the deployment rather than treating their ranking positions as a universal verdict. Coverage, cabinet format, bass extension, output capability, DSP, and service support all matter in a PA system.
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 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. 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 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 DXR8mkII when its stated coverage, output, processing, and installation format fit the job better.
Buy the RCF ART 732-A MK5 when its stated strengths better suit the venue and the rest of the system.
Still deciding? The full PA & Live Sound rankings cover every ranked option.
A compact powered 8 inch PA speaker with clean, well balanced sound and several inputs, now discontinued but worth buying used.
An affordable, loud 12 inch powered PA speaker with a large compression driver for strong, clear vocals.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DXR8mkII | RCF ART 732-A MK5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $769.99 Discontinued | $799.00 |
| Ranked | #5 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #28 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 | 8” woofer, 1.75” compression driver | 12” woofer, 1.4” compression driver with 3” voice coil |
| Frequency Response | 57Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 18”H x 11”W x 11”D (458 x 280 x 280 mm) | 25.1”H x 15.2”W x 14.3”D (637 x 387 x 363 mm) |
| Maximum SPL | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 131dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, dual 1/4-inch, stereo RCA; XLR thru and link outputs | XLR/TRS combo |
| 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 M8 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 69Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 53.0Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 28.2 lbs (12.8 kg) | 39.2 lbs (17.8 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 | - | 700Hz |
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 732-A MK5 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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