Yamaha DXR8mkII vs RCF NX 945-A

Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DXR8mkII and RCF NX 945-A 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 4.99 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 NX 945-A. The top NX-series 15-inch box pairs a plywood cabinet with a 135dB claimed peak, the highest in the NX range, and a wide 100° x 70° pattern. RCF’s FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control processing carry over from the smaller NX models.

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 measurement is truncated and does not produce a preference score, so its tonal position relies on published engineering rather than a confirmed result. At 27.3kg it is heavier than the ART 945-A alternative.

Buy the Yamaha DXR8mkII when its stated coverage, output, processing, and installation format fit the job better.

Buy the RCF NX 945-A when its stated strengths better suit the venue and the rest of the system.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Yamaha DXR8mkII: $649.00 Amazon B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay

Pros: Medium-quality vendor data shows a 4.99 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.

Cons: 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.

Full Yamaha DXR8mkII review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	69Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Matte-finish ABS
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	90° x 60°
DSP	Yes
Dimensions	18"H x 11"W x 11"D (458 x 280 x 280 mm)
Drivers	8" woofer, 1.75" compression driver
Frequency Response	57Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR, dual 1/4-inch, stereo RCA; XLR thru and link outputs
Maximum SPL	130dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Rigging	3 x M8 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount
Weight	28.2 lbs / 12.8 kg

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RCF NX 945-A: $2,299.00 Amazon B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay

Pros: The top NX-series 15-inch box pairs a plywood cabinet with a 135dB claimed peak, the highest in the NX range, and a wide 100° x 70° pattern. RCF’s FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control processing carry over from the smaller NX models.

Cons: The measurement is truncated and does not produce a preference score, so its tonal position relies on published engineering rather than a confirmed result. At 27.3kg it is heavier than the ART 945-A alternative.

Full RCF NX 945-A review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	2100W peak (1400W LF + 700W HF)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Plywood
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	100° x 70°
Crossover Frequency	650Hz
DSP	Yes, FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control
Dimensions	27.8"H x 16.5"W x 17.8"D (705 x 420 x 451 mm)
Drivers	15" woofer, compression driver
Frequency Response	45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR/TRS combo input and XLR output
Maximum SPL	135dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Rigging	M10 and quick-lock rigging; 35mm pole mount
Weight	60.2 lbs / 27.3 kg

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