Short answer: a tie on sound quality. Both are rated 3.3/5 (#57 and #55 of 78 12-inch pa speakers), so choose on features and fit.
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. The catch: 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.
What the Electro-Voice MFX-12MC does well: The coaxial 12-inch design provides compact 60° x 40° coverage and reaches a claimed 135dB peak with the recommended amplification. The tradeoff: This is not self-powered: it requires an external amplifier and can be run passive or externally bi-amplified, so it is less convenient than every conventional powered cabinet here.
Buy the Bose AMM112 or the Electro-Voice MFX-12MC on features: they are rated the same for sound quality at close to the same price.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose AMM112 | Electro-Voice MFX-12MC | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Passive | $2,805.33 Passive |
| Ranked | #57 of 78 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #55 of 78 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | 2 x 35mm pole cups; 6 x M10 inserts | Four M10 suspension points; integrated 35mm pole cup |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker | Passive or externally bi-amplified 2-way coaxial PA monitor |
| Drivers | 12” coaxial woofer and compression driver | 12” coaxial LF/MF driver, 3” HF compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 18kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) | 62Hz - 18kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified); 50Hz - 19kHz (-10dB) |
| Dimensions | 18”H x 18”W x 15.1”D (457 x 457 x 383 mm) | 19.7”H x 16.5”W x 11.7”D (500 x 420 x 298 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification | Passive/bi-amp speaker; use external amplification within the 450W continuous / 3,000W peak handling rating |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak / 121dB continuous (manufacturer specified) | 135dB peak with recommended amplification |
| Coverage | 110° x 60° | 60° x 40°, rotatable |
| Sensitivity | 96dB | - |
| DSP | No (passive) | Requires external amplifier/DSP settings |
| Weight | 48.5 lbs (22 kg) | 41.9 lbs (19 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) | 82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 73.6Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.38 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.58 | - |
| Power Handling | - | 450W continuous / 3,000W peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | - | 12-18mm Baltic birch plywood with EVCoat finish |
| Inputs | - | NL4 speakON input and link |
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 MFX-12MC (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 MFX-12MC: $2,805.33 Passive Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Electro-Voice MFX-15MC (larger model, rated 3.6/5).
Pros: The coaxial 12-inch design provides compact 60° x 40° coverage and reaches a claimed 135dB peak with the recommended amplification. Medium-quality vendor data returns a 3.78 ideal-subwoofer preference score. Measured bass extension of 82.5Hz (-3dB).
Cons: This is not self-powered: it requires an external amplifier and can be run passive or externally bi-amplified, so it is less convenient than every conventional powered cabinet here. Measured bass extension is about 75Hz and the narrow pattern is aimed primarily at stage-monitor and fill use.
Full Electro-Voice MFX-12MC review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive/bi-amp speaker; use external amplification within the 450W continuous / 3,000W peak handling rating |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Cabinet Material | 12-18mm Baltic birch plywood with EVCoat finish |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive or externally bi-amplified 2-way coaxial PA monitor |
| Coverage | 60° x 40°, rotatable |
| DSP | Requires external amplifier/DSP settings |
| Dimensions | 19.7”H x 16.5”W x 11.7”D (500 x 420 x 298 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” coaxial LF/MF driver, 3” HF compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 62Hz - 18kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified); 50Hz - 19kHz (-10dB) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | NL4 speakON input and link |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB peak with recommended amplification |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 450W continuous / 3,000W peak (manufacturer specified) |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | Four M10 suspension points; integrated 35mm pole cup |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 41.9 lbs (19 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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