RCF ART 945-A Review: Rated 4.4/5

The RCF ART 945-A is rated 4.4/5 for sound quality, #1 of 76 15-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: RCF

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Same family: the RCF ART 910-A (smaller model, estimated 3.9/5), the RCF ART 912-A (smaller model, rated 4.1/5), the RCF ART 932-A (smaller model, rated 4.2/5), the RCF ART 915-A (smaller model, ranked lower, estimated 3.8/5) and the RCF ART 935-A (smaller model, ranked lower, rated 3.9/5).

Pros: A 15 inch PA speaker with very high output and good sound, and light for its size. This is the strongest-measuring 15-inch RCF here: medium-quality vendor data produces a 6.69 ideal-subwoofer preference score with roughly 50Hz extension. The top-tier compression driver and 18.8kg enclosure combine unusually high output with easy portability for a 15-inch box. Measured bass extension of 50.5Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Pricing and wide retail distribution are not yet well established for this model, and the RCF ART9 range above the RCF ART 912-A and RCF ART 932-A pair has a shorter market track record. Coverage and full connector details were not confirmed in local data.

Released	Jul 2021 (5 years ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	2100W peak (1400W LF + 700W HF)
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-3dB)	50.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	PP composite
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	100° x 60°
Crossover Frequency	650Hz
DSP	Yes, FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control
Dimensions	28.2”H x 16.3”W x 16.1”D (717 x 415 x 410 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	135dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
Passive	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount
Spinorama Preference Score	4.50
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	6.69
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Weight	49.4 lbs (22.4 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

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  • Spinorama Measurements

Frequency Response

How the RCF ART 945-A 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 an independent reviewer.

EQ for a Neutral Response

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