Short answer: the Alcons Audio QRP20. It ranks #9 of 33 column and line array PA speakers by sound quality (rated 3.6/5); the L-Acoustics SOKA ranks #10 (rated 3.5/5).
The Alcons Audio QRP20 is the deeper-bass pick. High-quality manufacturer measurements of the 90° version give preference scores of 3.38 standalone and 6.69 with an ideal subwoofer. Its bass reaches about 90Hz before falling 3dB, against 128Hz for the L-Acoustics SOKA. Watch for: Bass reaches only 90Hz at -3dB and about 81Hz at -10dB, so it needs a subwoofer for music.
The case for the L-Acoustics SOKA: An ultra-shallow line source only about 10cm deep and 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) that reaches 133dB with 140° horizontal coverage, which lets it hide against a wall or column. The tradeoff: Bass reaches only about 128Hz (-3dB), so it needs a subwoofer or a bass companion, and it is passive, so it requires L-Acoustics amplified controllers.
Buy the Alcons Audio QRP20. It is rated higher for sound quality than the L-Acoustics SOKA.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Alcons Audio QRP20 | L-Acoustics SOKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Passive | Passive |
| Ranked | #9 of 33 in Column and Line Array PA Speakers | #10 of 33 in Column and Line Array PA Speakers |
| Rigging | M10 inserts top and bottom; M6 bracket pattern on back | 6 x M6 inserts |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way point-source column (pro-ribbon) | Passive 2-way ultra-shallow line source |
| Drivers | 1x 4” RBN401 pro-ribbon driver, 4x 5” woofers (sealed) | 9x 3.5” neodymium cone drivers, 3x 1” neodymium compression drivers |
| Frequency Response | 72Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) | 70Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 29.2”H x 5.9”W x 5.9”D (742 x 150 x 150 mm) | 41.9”H x 3.9”W x 4.1”D (1065 x 99 x 104 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (Alcons Sentinel) | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (L-Acoustics amplified controller) |
| Maximum SPL | 128dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 90° x 15° (120° version available) | 140° horizontal, +5°/-21° vertical |
| Sensitivity | 99dB (200Hz - 10kHz) | - |
| Impedance | 4 ohms | - |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive; processing comes from the amplified controller) |
| Weight | 26.5 lbs (12 kg) | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 128Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 80.8Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.38 | 3.21 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.69 | 6.99 |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: Alcons Audio QRP20 (measured by the manufacturer) and L-Acoustics SOKA (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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The Two Speakers In Full
Alcons Audio QRP20 Passive eBay
Same family: the Alcons Audio QR24 (larger model, ranked higher, rated 4/5) and the Alcons Audio QRP40 (larger model, ranked higher, rated 3.7/5).
Pros: High-quality manufacturer measurements of the 90° version give preference scores of 3.38 standalone and 6.69 with an ideal subwoofer. A 4-inch pro-ribbon driver on a Morpher lens above four sealed 5-inch woofers gives 99dB sensitivity and a 128dB peak from a slim 150mm-square, 12kg column, with 90° or 120° horizontal versions. Measured bass extension of 90Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass reaches only 90Hz at -3dB and about 81Hz at -10dB, so it needs a subwoofer for music. The 120° version measures slightly worse, at 3.00 standalone. It needs Alcons Sentinel amplification and is sold only through pro dealers with no published price.
Full Alcons Audio QRP20 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (Alcons Sentinel) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 80.8Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way point-source column (pro-ribbon) |
| Coverage | 90° x 15° (120° version available) |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Dimensions | 29.2”H x 5.9”W x 5.9”D (742 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 4” RBN401 pro-ribbon driver, 4x 5” woofers (sealed) |
| Frequency Response | 72Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 128dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | M10 inserts top and bottom; M6 bracket pattern on back |
| Sensitivity | 99dB (200Hz - 10kHz) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.38 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.69 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 26.5 lbs (12 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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L-Acoustics SOKA Passive eBay
Pros: An ultra-shallow line source only about 10cm deep and 9.4kg that reaches 133dB with 140° horizontal coverage, which lets it hide against a wall or column. Vendor Spinorama data gives preference scores of 3.21 standalone and 6.99 with an ideal subwoofer. Measured bass extension of 128Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass reaches only about 128Hz (-3dB), so it needs a subwoofer or a bass companion, and it is passive, so it requires L-Acoustics amplified controllers. Listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.348 and pricing is dealer quoted.
Full L-Acoustics SOKA review and specifications →
| Released | 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (L-Acoustics amplified controller) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 128Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way ultra-shallow line source |
| Coverage | 140° horizontal, +5°/-21° vertical |
| DSP | No (passive; processing comes from the amplified controller) |
| Dimensions | 41.9”H x 3.9”W x 4.1”D (1065 x 99 x 104 mm) |
| Drivers | 9x 3.5” neodymium cone drivers, 3x 1” neodymium compression drivers |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Maximum SPL | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 6 x M6 inserts |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.21 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.99 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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