ART 7 MK5 vs PreSonus Sceptre S8
The Sceptre S8's power @ 8ω is 90W against the ART 7 MK5's 1.4kW and its low-frequency extension 46 Hz against 45 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and high-frequency extension (20 kHz).
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ART 7 MK5
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$509 - $599
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the ART 7 MK5
The RCF ART 7 MK5 is a series of professional two-way active loudspeakers rather than one single model. The range includes ART 708-A MK5, ART 710-A MK5, ART 712-A MK5, ART 715-A MK5, ART 732-A MK5, ART 735-A MK5, and ART 745-A MK5 variants. They use Class-D amplification, SMPS power supplies, integrated DSP, electronic crossover processing, thermal/RMS protection, soft limiting, XBoost low-frequency enhancement, and polypropylene-composite cabinets for portable sound reinforcement, PA, monitor, pole-mounted, and suspended applications. The series remains listed by RCF and is not generally identified as discontinued.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 45 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 1.4kW
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 1.4kW @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- neodymium
- Driver Size
- 15"
- Driver Count
- 1
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- balanced/unbalanced combo XLR/6.3 mm jack input
- Digital Outputs
- XLR link/output
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 436.88 × 707.58 × 388.62 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 18.8 kg (41 lbs)
Key Specifications
Impedance: 8Ω
Power: 1400W
Frequency: 45-20000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions