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So I tried out the Fishman SoloAmp today, as well as the RCF ART710A and 712A. The RCFs sound very good. The 10 inch has amazing bass for a 10 inch speaker. It has very clear and crisp highs. Over all, I’m very impressed with the art710's sound. It’s also very light at just 25 pounds. The only drawback I found was that is doesn't have any side handles, only one handle on top. That's not so terrible since its only 25 pounds, but a side handle would be good.

The RCF 12 inch ART712A Has bigger and more powerful base than the 10 inch, of course, gut only a little. However, the 12 inch sounded a little more muddy and muffled. I don't know how much it weighs, but I lifted it and it seemed pretty light.

The Fishman SoloAmp has a good sound, but when you turn it up, the sound quality really goes down. I was amazed at the base coming from those small speakers - truly magic! But... the base is uneven. Weighs 25 pounds and seems easy to carry, since it is thin and long. I tried walking around the room to hear sound dispersion. It was fairly even, but it was a pretty small room.

Over all, I think that I would get the 10 inch RCF ART710A. Did anyone compare it to the ART310A?


[This message has been edited by Jick Duck (edited 10-15-2009).]