These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Coda Audio G308 ranks #23 of 44 8-inch pa speakers by sound quality; the Coda Audio G712 ranks #30 of 77 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality.
What the Coda Audio G308 does well: The 8-inch model of Coda’s G-Series multidesign boxes, smaller than the measured Coda Audio G512 and Coda Audio G515. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
Why pick the Coda Audio G712: High-quality manufacturer measurements give preference scores of 3.14 standalone and 6.01 with an ideal subwoofer. Watch for: Bass measures 85Hz at -3dB and about 52Hz at -10dB, so a subwoofer is needed for full-range music.
Buy the Coda Audio G308 for a 8-inch pa speaker; the Coda Audio G712 suits a 12-inch pa speaker instead.
About the ratings: the Coda Audio G308’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.1 to 3.9, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Coda Audio G308 | Coda Audio G712 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Passive | Passive |
| Ranked | #23 of 44 in 8-Inch PA Speakers Estimated | #30 of 77 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) | 47.4 lbs (21.5 kg) |
| Rigging | M6 and M8 threaded points; flange adapter; GFA flying adapter | M6 and M8 threaded points for U-bracket; GFA flying adapter |
| Maximum SPL | 124dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 143dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way multipurpose PA speaker | Passive 3-way PA speaker (passive or bi-amp) |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1” compression driver | 12” neodymium woofer (4” voice coil), 1.4” neodymium coaxial mid/high driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 30kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 23kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 90° conical | 90° x 60° (rotatable) |
| Power Handling | 220W AES | 1,000W AES / 4,000W peak |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Dimensions | - | 24.8”H x 13.7”W x 12.6”D (630 x 348 x 320 mm) |
| Sensitivity | - | 98dB |
| Impedance | - | 8 ohms |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
| Microphone Input | - | No |
| Guitar Input | - | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 85Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | about 52.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.14 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.01 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Coda Audio G308 Passive Estimated eBay
Same family: the Coda Audio G512 (larger model, rated 3.6/5), the Coda Audio G515 (larger model, rated 3.7/5), the Coda Audio G712 (larger model, rated 3.8/5) and the Coda Audio G715 (larger model, rated 3.8/5).
Pros: The 8-inch model of Coda’s G-Series multidesign boxes, smaller than the measured Coda Audio G512 and Coda Audio G515. An 8” low-distortion woofer and a 1” compression driver on a 90° conical wooden waveguide cover 60Hz to 30kHz (-6dB) with 220W AES handling, and the cabinet works upright, on its side or as a floor monitor.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. It needs an external amplifier and controller and is sold only through Coda dealers, so there is no retail price.
Full Coda Audio G308 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way multipurpose PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° conical |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 30kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 124dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 220W AES |
| Rigging | M6 and M8 threaded points; flange adapter; GFA flying adapter |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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Coda Audio G712 Passive eBay
Same family: the Coda Audio G308 (smaller model, estimated 3.5/5), the Coda Audio G512 (smaller model, ranked lower, rated 3.6/5), the Coda Audio G515 (smaller model, rated 3.7/5) and the Coda Audio G715 (larger model, rated 3.8/5).
Pros: High-quality manufacturer measurements give preference scores of 3.14 standalone and 6.01 with an ideal subwoofer. It is a 3-way design with a coaxial 1.4-inch mid/high driver above a low-distortion 12-inch woofer, rated at 98dB sensitivity and a very high 143dB peak. A rotatable 90° x 60° waveguide and passive or bi-amp operation suit both portable and installed systems. Measured bass extension of 85Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass measures 85Hz at -3dB and about 52Hz at -10dB, so a subwoofer is needed for full-range music. A 3.4dB reference band and 4.40 directivity-index deviation mean tonal balance varies more than in the smoothest 12-inch cabinets here. It is passive, weighs 21.5kg and is sold through pro dealers with no published price.
Full Coda Audio G712 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 52.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 85Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 3-way PA speaker (passive or bi-amp) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (rotatable) |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Dimensions | 24.8”H x 13.7”W x 12.6”D (630 x 348 x 320 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” neodymium woofer (4” voice coil), 1.4” neodymium coaxial mid/high driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 23kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 143dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 1,000W AES / 4,000W peak |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | M6 and M8 threaded points for U-bracket; GFA flying adapter |
| Sensitivity | 98dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.14 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.01 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 47.4 lbs (21.5 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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