Yamaha DXR 12 vs RCF ART 312A mk3

[AndyStevens2408]

Hi

I've been offered a swap , my yamaha DXR12's ,which are now 2 years old ,for a set of RCF312A's mark 3,which are only 3 months old.

Both sets of speakers have covers and are in mint condition.

Can I have your thoughts please as I've only owned mackie , Jbl and Yamaha in the past.

Many thanks

[Excalibur]

Hello Andy, and welcome to the forum. Firstly, welcome, and could I ask you to pop across to the Newbies section, and introduce yourself. It's quite painless, and we like to know who we're typing to.

Secondly, re the speakers, I'm sorry I have no idea at all. I can't see a huge difference between the two, both quality speakers, same size drivers. I'd cheerfully use either if asked to.

[AndyStevens2408]

Hello Andy, and welcome to the forum. Firstly, welcome, and could I ask you to pop across to the Newbies section, and introduce yourself. It's quite painless, and we like to know who we're typing to.

Secondly, re the speakers, I'm sorry I have no idea at all. I can't see a huge difference between the two, both quality speakers, same size drivers. I'd cheerfully use either if asked to.

Consider it done!

Cheers

[Pe7e]

I'd stick with your yamaha DXR12's if I were you, why do you think he wants to exchange his virtually new speakers with their guarantee for your older ones that he would no longer have the benefit of one with?

[AndyStevens2408]

I'd stick with your yamaha DXR12's if I were you, why do you think he wants to exchange his virtually new speakers with their guarantee for your older ones that he would no longer have the benefit of one with?

My friend claims that he wants to swap them as yamahas have an RCA connection on the back. He was the original owner of these, had 2 sets and sold me a pair. Unfortunately his pair were stolen so bought the RCF. He has offered a straight swap plus £100 cash.

[funkymook]

Hi Andy - they’re both excellent speakers so I think it just comes down to personal taste, any chance you can play them side by side before deciding?

[AndyStevens2408]

Hi Andy - they’re both excellent speakers so I think it just comes down to personal taste, any chance you can play them side by side before deciding?

Hi , yes that may be an option, I was just trying to get a general feel as to whether you guys thought this may be a worthwhile swap.

[Pe7e]

My friend claims that he wants to swap them as yamahas have an RCA connection on the back. He was the original owner of these, had 2 sets and sold me a pair. Unfortunately his pair were stolen so bought the RCF. He has offered a straight swap plus £100 cash.

That problem could easily be solved for a couple of £s with a simple RCA - XLR adapter lead, I think there must be another reason he wants rid of the RCFs, I suspect quality. I've owned a pair of the earlier RCFs in the past and they were OK speakers, but I was not particularly impressed, however sound is a very personal choice. Regarding the Yamaha DXR 12s, I've never owned a pair, so I can't comment on them from personal experience, but all the things I have read and heard about them, have never contained anything but favourable comments and few seem to make their way to the S/H marketplace, which in itself says something. Be sure to audition both speakers side by side before committing yourself to the swap. If you take a look at the customer ratings on the Thomann site the both get a nominal 5* rating, but digging deeper, the RCFs get far more 4* than the Yamahas. Pricewise the RCFs are £736 a pair, the Yamahas are £1190 a pair, that's £454 you are dropping.

[AndyStevens2408]

That problem could easily be solved for a couple of £s with a simple RCA - XLR adapter lead, I think there must be another reason he wants rid of the RCFs, I suspect quality. I've owned a pair of the earlier RCFs in the past and they were OK speakers, but I was not particularly impressed, however sound is a very personal choice. Regarding the Yamaha DXR 12s, I've never owned a pair, so I can't comment on them from personal experience, but all the things I have read and heard about them, have never contained anything but favourable comments and few seem to make their way to the S/H marketplace, which in itself says something. Be sure to audition both speakers side by side before committing yourself to the swap. If you take a look at the customer ratings on the Thomann site the both get a nominal 5* rating, but digging deeper, the RCFs get far more 4* than the Yamahas. Pricewise the RCFs are £736 a pair, the Yamahas are £1190 a pair, that's £454 you are dropping.

Great advice and I am tending to agree with you , hence my lack of keenness and questioning of the swap.

[yourdj]

That problem could easily be solved for a couple of £s with a simple RCA - XLR adapter lead,

you know what I had not thought of that, pretty obvious. I have bought a small 8 inch Thomann Pro speaker for background and small ceremonies. Its has a jack/XLR, but using a RCA adapter would make more 'adaptable' for other uses. I have several Proel ones. With regards to the question, I have RCF art 310's and a Yamaha DBR12. Personally I would say the Yamahaa are better, regardless of age. They should be a bit louder also (128 vs 131 SPL). You have more versatility with ins and outs and a fantastic Bass / hi settings, plus a separate mic in.