Short answer: the Bose AMM112. It ranks #57 of 78 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality (rated 3.3/5); the Electro-Voice EVC-1122 ranks #61 (rated 3.2/5).
Why pick the Bose AMM112: High-quality manufacturer measurements show a smooth on-axis response (0.87dB average deviation), and the wedge-shaped cabinet works as a main, fill or floor monitor with wide 110° x 60° coverage and a 131dB peak. Watch for: Preference scores of 1.38 standalone and 4.58 with an ideal subwoofer are modest, with bass to 88Hz at -3dB and only about 74Hz at -10dB, shallow for a 12-inch woofer.
The Electro-Voice EVC-1122 is the deeper-bass option. Bass reaches 67Hz at -3dB and about 51Hz at -10dB in vendor measurements, with 95dB sensitivity and a 126dB maximum for halls and gyms. Its bass reaches about 67Hz before falling 3dB, against 87.5Hz for the Bose AMM112. Watch for: Preference scores of 1.55 standalone and 4.21 with an ideal subwoofer are low for a 12-inch speaker, with the listening window spread across 3dB and inconsistent off-axis tone.
Buy the Bose AMM112. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Electro-Voice EVC-1122.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose AMM112 | Electro-Voice EVC-1122 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Passive | $1,309.95 Passive |
| Ranked | #57 of 78 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #61 of 78 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | 2 x 35mm pole cups; 6 x M10 inserts | 12 x M10 threaded inserts; 36mm pole socket |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker | Passive 2-way installation PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” coaxial woofer and compression driver | 12” EVS-12M woofer, compression driver on a rotatable waveguide |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 18kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) | 70Hz - 22kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 18”H x 18”W x 15.1”D (457 x 457 x 383 mm) | - |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak / 121dB continuous (manufacturer specified) | 126dB (manufacturer calculated) |
| Coverage | 110° x 60° | 90° x 55° (rotatable) |
| Sensitivity | 96dB | 95dB |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive) |
| Weight | 48.5 lbs (22 kg) | 48.1 lbs (21.8 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) | 87.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 67Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 73.6Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | about 50.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.38 | 1.55 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.58 | 4.21 |
| Power Handling | - | 300W continuous |
| Impedance | - | 8 ohms |
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: Bose AMM112 (measured by the manufacturer) and Electro-Voice EVC-1122 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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The Two Speakers In Full
Bose AMM112 Passive B&H eBay
Same family: the Bose AMM108 (smaller model, rated 3.2/5).
Pros: High-quality manufacturer measurements show a smooth on-axis response (0.87dB average deviation), and the wedge-shaped cabinet works as a main, fill or floor monitor with wide 110° x 60° coverage and a 131dB peak. Measured bass extension of 87.5Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Preference scores of 1.38 standalone and 4.58 with an ideal subwoofer are modest, with bass to 88Hz at -3dB and only about 74Hz at -10dB, shallow for a 12-inch woofer. It is passive and weighs 22kg.
Full Bose AMM112 review and specifications →
| Released | Apr 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 73.6Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 87.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Coverage | 110° x 60° |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Dimensions | 18”H x 18”W x 15.1”D (457 x 457 x 383 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” coaxial woofer and compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 18kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak / 121dB continuous (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 2 x 35mm pole cups; 6 x M10 inserts |
| Sensitivity | 96dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.38 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.58 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 48.5 lbs (22 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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Electro-Voice EVC-1122: $1,309.95 Passive B&H eBay
Same family: the Electro-Voice EVC-1082 (smaller model, rated 3.4/5) and the Electro-Voice EVC-1152 (larger model, rated 3.3/5).
Pros: Bass reaches 67Hz at -3dB and about 51Hz at -10dB in vendor measurements, with 95dB sensitivity and a 126dB maximum for halls and gyms. The rotatable waveguide allows vertical or horizontal mounting. Measured bass extension of 67Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Preference scores of 1.55 standalone and 4.21 with an ideal subwoofer are low for a 12-inch speaker, with the listening window spread across 3dB and inconsistent off-axis tone. It is passive and weighs 21.8kg.
Full Electro-Voice EVC-1122 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 50.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way installation PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 55° (rotatable) |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Drivers | 12” EVS-12M woofer, compression driver on a rotatable waveguide |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 22kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 126dB (manufacturer calculated) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 300W continuous |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 12 x M10 threaded inserts; 36mm pole socket |
| Sensitivity | 95dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.55 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.21 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 48.1 lbs (21.8 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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