The RCF ART 7 line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 13 models, from the RCF ART 708-A MK4, RCF ART 712-A MK4 and RCF ART 745-A MK4 to the RCF ART 708-A MK5, RCF ART 710-A MK5 and RCF ART 712-A MK5. Ratings run from 3.0/5 to 3.8/5. Of these, 7 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
ART 708-A MK4 to ART 708-A MK5
The RCF ART 708-A MK5 replaced the RCF ART 708-A MK4. It rates higher, 3.4/5 against 3.0/5.
| Spec | ART 708-A MK4 | ART 708-A MK5 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1” compression driver | 8” woofer, 1.4” compression driver |
| Amplifier Power | 800W peak / 400W RMS | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) |
| Maximum SPL | 127dB peak | 128dB peak |
Full ART 708-A MK4 vs ART 708-A MK5 comparison
ART 712-A MK4 to ART 712-A MK5
The RCF ART 712-A MK5 replaced the RCF ART 712-A MK4. It rates higher, 3.6/5 against 3.1/5.
| Spec | ART 712-A MK4 | ART 712-A MK5 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1” compression driver | 12” woofer, 1.75” compression driver |
| Amplifier Power | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) |
Full ART 712-A MK4 vs ART 712-A MK5 comparison
ART 745-A MK4 to ART 745-A MK5
The RCF ART 745-A MK5 replaced the RCF ART 745-A MK4. It rates higher, 3.5/5 against 3.4/5.
| Spec | ART 745-A MK4 | ART 745-A MK5 |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) |
Full ART 745-A MK4 vs ART 745-A MK5 comparison
ART 735-A MK4 to ART 735-A MK5
The RCF ART 735-A MK5 replaced the RCF ART 735-A MK4. It rates higher, 3.4/5 against 3.2/5.
| Spec | ART 735-A MK4 | ART 735-A MK5 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 15” woofer, 1.4” compression driver with 3” voice coil | 15” woofer, 1.4” compression driver with 3” titanium voice coil |
| Amplifier Power | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS | 1,400W peak |
Full ART 735-A MK4 vs ART 735-A MK5 comparison
ART 732-A MK4 to ART 732-A MK5
The RCF ART 732-A MK5 replaced the RCF ART 732-A MK4. It rates higher, 3.8/5 against 3.2/5.
| Spec | ART 732-A MK4 | ART 732-A MK5 |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) |
Full ART 732-A MK4 vs ART 732-A MK5 comparison
ART 715-A MK4 to ART 715-A MK5
The RCF ART 715-A MK5 replaced the RCF ART 715-A MK4. It rates higher, 3.6/5 against 3.0/5.
| Spec | ART 715-A MK4 | ART 715-A MK5 |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) |
Full ART 715-A MK4 vs ART 715-A MK5 comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the RCF ART 7 are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the RCF ART 7, from the RCF ART 708-A MK4, RCF ART 712-A MK4 and RCF ART 745-A MK4 to the RCF ART 708-A MK5, RCF ART 710-A MK5 and RCF ART 712-A MK5.
What replaced the RCF ART 708-A MK4?
The RCF ART 708-A MK5 replaced the RCF ART 708-A MK4. It is rated 3.4/5, against 3.0/5 for the RCF ART 708-A MK4.
What replaced the RCF ART 712-A MK4?
The RCF ART 712-A MK5 replaced the RCF ART 712-A MK4. It is rated 3.6/5, against 3.1/5 for the RCF ART 712-A MK4.
What replaced the RCF ART 745-A MK4?
The RCF ART 745-A MK5 replaced the RCF ART 745-A MK4. It is rated 3.5/5, against 3.4/5 for the RCF ART 745-A MK4.
What replaced the RCF ART 735-A MK4?
The RCF ART 735-A MK5 replaced the RCF ART 735-A MK4. It is rated 3.4/5, against 3.2/5 for the RCF ART 735-A MK4.
What replaced the RCF ART 732-A MK4?
The RCF ART 732-A MK5 replaced the RCF ART 732-A MK4. It is rated 3.8/5, against 3.2/5 for the RCF ART 732-A MK4.
What replaced the RCF ART 715-A MK4?
The RCF ART 715-A MK5 replaced the RCF ART 715-A MK4. It is rated 3.6/5, against 3.0/5 for the RCF ART 715-A MK4.