Short answer: the RCF ART 732-A MK5. Both are rated 3.8/5 for sound quality (#28 and #31 of 83 12-inch pa speakers), and the RCF ART 732-A MK5 costs $899 against $3,910 for the Coda Audio G712, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
The case for the Coda Audio G712: An extremely loud passive 12 inch PA speaker with a coaxial mid and high driver and a rotatable waveguide for portable or installed use. The catch: Bass measures 85Hz at -3dB and about 52Hz at -10dB, so a subwoofer is needed for full-range music.
The RCF ART 732-A MK5 is the deeper-bass choice. An affordable, loud 12 inch powered PA speaker with a large compression driver for strong, clear vocals. Its bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 3dB, against 85Hz for the Coda Audio G712. Watch for: The local low-quality vendor data does not provide a computed preference score, so its tonal ranking is provisional.
Buy the RCF ART 732-A MK5. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $3,011 less than the Coda Audio G712.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Coda Audio G712 | RCF ART 732-A MK5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,910 Passive | $899.00 |
| Ranked | #31 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #28 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | M6 and M8 threaded points for U-bracket; GFA flying adapter | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount |
| Passive | Yes | No |
| Configuration | Passive 3-way PA speaker (passive or bi-amp) | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” neodymium woofer (4” voice coil), 1.4” neodymium coaxial mid/high driver | 12” woofer, 1.4” compression driver with 3” voice coil |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 23kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 24.8”H x 13.7”W x 12.6”D (630 x 348 x 320 mm) | 25.1”H x 15.2”W x 14.3”D (637 x 387 x 363 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) |
| Power Handling | 1,000W AES / 4,000W peak | - |
| Maximum SPL | 143dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 131dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (rotatable) | 90° x 60° |
| Sensitivity | 98dB | - |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | - |
| DSP | No (passive) | Yes |
| Weight | 47.4 lbs (21.5 kg) | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| 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) | 85Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 53.0Hz (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 | - |
| Inputs | - | XLR/TRS combo |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 700Hz |
| Cabinet Material | - | PP composite |
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