RCF ART 745-A MK5 Review: Rated 3.5/5

The RCF ART 745-A MK5 is rated 3.5/5 for sound quality, #35 of 76 15-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: RCF

#35 RCF ART 745-A MK5: $1,149.00 Amazon $1,299.00 B&H Photo Video $1,149.00 eBay

Older model: the RCF ART 745-A MK4 (ranked lower, rated 3.4/5). See every RCF ART 7 generation.

Same family: the RCF ART 708-A MK5 (smaller model, rated 3.4/5), the RCF ART 710-A MK5 (smaller model, rated 3.6/5), the RCF ART 712-A MK5 (smaller model, rated 3.6/5), the RCF ART 732-A MK5 (smaller model, rated 3.8/5), the RCF ART 715-A MK5 (smaller model, ranked higher, rated 3.6/5) and the RCF ART 735-A MK5 (smaller model, ranked lower, estimated 3.4/5).

Pros: A light powered 15 inch PA speaker with loud peaks and a large compression driver for strong vocals. A powered 15” PA speaker with 133dB claimed peak output, 1400W peak amplification and FiRPHASE processing in a light 18.8kg enclosure. It tops the ART7 range with RCF’s largest ART7-tier compression driver, and the processing carries over from the smaller RCF ART 712-A MK5 and RCF ART 732-A MK5. Measured bass extension of 65Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot generate a preference score, so its tonal position relies on published engineering rather than a confirmed result.

Released	Jan 2024 (2 years ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF)
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-3dB)	65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	PP composite
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	90° x 60°
Crossover Frequency	650Hz
DSP	Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection
Dimensions	27.9”H x 17.2”W x 15.3”D (708 x 437 x 389 mm)
Drivers	15” woofer, 1.4” exit/3” diaphragm compression driver
Frequency Response	45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR and 1/4-inch jack input; XLR output
Maximum SPL	133dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
Passive	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Weight	41.4 lbs (18.8 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • RCF ART 745-A MK5 Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements

Frequency Response

How the RCF ART 745-A MK5 measures across the audible range. A flatter listening window (the sound arriving straight at you) is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. The estimated in-room response adds what a typical room does, and there a gentle, even tilt down toward the treble is ideal. Both curves are shifted so their 300 Hz to 3 kHz average sits at 0 dB.

Listening windowEstimated in-room response

Measurement data: spinorama.org, measured by the manufacturer.

EQ for a Neutral Response

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