Short answer: the Bose AMM112. It ranks #57 of 78 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality (rated 3.3/5); the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F ranks #60 (rated 3.2/5).
What the Bose AMM112 does well: 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 tradeoff: 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.
Why pick the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F: The passive version of the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA, with a 12-inch woofer and 1-inch compression driver on a rotatable asymmetric horn that widens from 60° to 90°, rated to 135dB peak. Watch for: The standalone preference score is only 1.13, with a 0.806 listening-window deviation and bass measuring 82.5Hz at -3dB, so tonal balance is uneven and it needs a subwoofer.
Buy the Bose AMM112. It is rated higher for sound quality than the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose AMM112 | HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Passive | $666 Passive |
| Ranked | #57 of 78 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #60 of 78 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | 2 x 35mm pole cups; 6 x M10 inserts | 3 x M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker | Passive 2-way PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” coaxial woofer and compression driver | 12” woofer (2.5” voice coil), 1” compression driver (1.75” voice coil) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 18kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) | 79Hz - 18kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 18”H x 18”W x 15.1”D (457 x 457 x 383 mm) | 26.3”H x 14.6”W x 14.4”D (668 x 370 x 365 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak / 121dB continuous (manufacturer specified) | 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 110° x 60° | 60°-90° asymmetric x 55° (rotatable) |
| Sensitivity | 96dB | - |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive) |
| Weight | 48.5 lbs (22 kg) | 52.7 lbs (23.9 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) | about 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.38 | 1.13 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.58 | 4.21 |
| Power Handling | - | 500W RMS / 1,000W program |
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 HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F (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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HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F: $666 Passive Thomann eBay
Same family: the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 X (larger model, ranked higher, rated 3.5/5) and the HK Audio LINEAR 5 115 F (larger model, estimated 3.1/5).
Pros: The passive version of the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA, with a 12-inch woofer and 1-inch compression driver on a rotatable asymmetric horn that widens from 60° to 90°, rated to 135dB peak. High-quality manufacturer measurements give a 4.21 preference score with an ideal subwoofer, and bass reaches about 60Hz at -10dB. Measured bass extension of 82.5Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The standalone preference score is only 1.13, with a 0.806 listening-window deviation and bass measuring 82.5Hz at -3dB, so tonal balance is uneven and it needs a subwoofer. It is passive and needs an external amplifier; B&H no longer carries it.
Full HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way PA speaker |
| Coverage | 60°-90° asymmetric x 55° (rotatable) |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Dimensions | 26.3”H x 14.6”W x 14.4”D (668 x 370 x 365 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” woofer (2.5” voice coil), 1” compression driver (1.75” voice coil) |
| Frequency Response | 79Hz - 18kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 500W RMS / 1,000W program |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.13 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.21 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 52.7 lbs (23.9 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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