Short answer: the Alcons Audio QRP40. It ranks #8 of 33 column and line array PA speakers by sound quality (rated 3.7/5); the Coda Audio CoRay4 ranks #26 (rated 3.0/5).
The Alcons Audio QRP40 is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. High-quality manufacturer measurements give preference scores of 3.80 standalone and 6.67 with an ideal subwoofer. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 3.80 against 1.96 for the Coda Audio CoRay4. Its bass reaches about 73Hz before falling 3dB, against 82.5Hz for the Coda Audio CoRay4. Watch for: A 4.22 directivity-index deviation means off-axis tone varies more than its Alcons Audio QR24 sibling, and it needs a subwoofer below about 70Hz.
The case for the Coda Audio CoRay4: Two 4-inch planar wave drivers above four 5-inch woofers give 97dB sensitivity and a very high 144dB peak, with 120°, 60° or asymmetric 90° horizontal coverage and an asymmetric 12° vertical pattern. The tradeoff: High-quality manufacturer measurements give a low 1.96 standalone preference score and 5.04 with an ideal subwoofer, with a 0.619 listening-window deviation, so tonal balance is uneven.
Buy the Alcons Audio QRP40. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Coda Audio CoRay4.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Alcons Audio QRP40 | Coda Audio CoRay4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Passive | Passive |
| Ranked | #8 of 33 in Column and Line Array PA Speakers | #26 of 33 in Column and Line Array PA Speakers |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way point-source column (pro-ribbon) | Passive 2-way line source column (requires Coda controller) |
| Drivers | 1x 12” RBN1203 pro-ribbon driver, 8x 5” woofers (sealed) | 2x 4” neodymium planar wave drivers, 4x 5” woofers |
| Frequency Response | 71Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) | 80Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 44”H x 6.3”W x 9.3”D (1118 x 161 x 236 mm) | 29.8”H x 6”W x 8.4”D (758 x 152 x 214 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (Alcons Sentinel) | Passive speaker; requires a Coda Audio LINUS amplifier/controller |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 144dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 90° x 20° (120° version available) | 120°, 60° or 90° asymmetric horizontal x 12° vertical |
| Sensitivity | 103dB (200Hz - 10kHz) | 97dB |
| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive) |
| Weight | 48.5 lbs (22 kg) | 34.6 lbs (15.7 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) | 73Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 63.8Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | about 71.6Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.80 | 1.96 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.67 | 5.04 |
| Rigging | - | CODA mobile suspension and flange adapter; optional CF4 flying frame |
| Power Handling | - | 700W AES / 2,800W peak |
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 QRP40 (measured by the manufacturer) and Coda Audio CoRay4 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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The Two Speakers In Full
Alcons Audio QRP40 Passive eBay
Same family: the Alcons Audio QRP20 (smaller model, ranked lower, rated 3.6/5) and the Alcons Audio QR24 (smaller model, ranked higher, rated 4/5).
Pros: High-quality manufacturer measurements give preference scores of 3.80 standalone and 6.67 with an ideal subwoofer. A 12-inch pro-ribbon driver sits coaxially within eight sealed 5-inch woofers, giving 103dB sensitivity and a 131dB peak with 90° or 120° horizontal coverage. Bass reaches 73Hz at -3dB, and the shallow 236mm cabinet is easy to hide on a wall. Measured bass extension of 73Hz (-3dB).
Cons: A 4.22 directivity-index deviation means off-axis tone varies more than its Alcons Audio QR24 sibling, and it needs a subwoofer below about 70Hz. It needs Alcons Sentinel amplification and is sold only through pro dealers with no published price.
Full Alcons Audio QRP40 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (Alcons Sentinel) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 63.8Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 73Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way point-source column (pro-ribbon) |
| Coverage | 90° x 20° (120° version available) |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Dimensions | 44”H x 6.3”W x 9.3”D (1118 x 161 x 236 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 12” RBN1203 pro-ribbon driver, 8x 5” woofers (sealed) |
| Frequency Response | 71Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| RCA Input | No |
| Sensitivity | 103dB (200Hz - 10kHz) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.80 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.67 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 48.5 lbs (22 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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Coda Audio CoRay4 Passive eBay
Pros: Two 4-inch planar wave drivers above four 5-inch woofers give 97dB sensitivity and a very high 144dB peak, with 120°, 60° or asymmetric 90° horizontal coverage and an asymmetric 12° vertical pattern. Bass reaches 82.5Hz at -3dB, and columns can be linked into a longer array for touring or installation. Measured bass extension of 82.5Hz (-3dB).
Cons: High-quality manufacturer measurements give a low 1.96 standalone preference score and 5.04 with an ideal subwoofer, with a 0.619 listening-window deviation, so tonal balance is uneven. It will not work without a Coda Audio system controller, weighs 15.7kg and is sold only through pro dealers with no published price.
Full Coda Audio CoRay4 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires a Coda Audio LINUS amplifier/controller |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 71.6Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way line source column (requires Coda controller) |
| Coverage | 120°, 60° or 90° asymmetric horizontal x 12° vertical |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Dimensions | 29.8”H x 6”W x 8.4”D (758 x 152 x 214 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 4” neodymium planar wave drivers, 4x 5” woofers |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 144dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 700W AES / 2,800W peak |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | CODA mobile suspension and flange adapter; optional CF4 flying frame |
| Sensitivity | 97dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.96 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.04 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 34.6 lbs (15.7 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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