Short answer: the DAS Audio ARTEC 526A. It ranks #1 of 39 compact 5 to 6.5-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $2,700; the Meyer Sound Ultra X22 ranks #5, rated 3.9/5, and costs $5,540, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The DAS Audio ARTEC 526A is the more accurate choice. A powered compact PA speaker with twin 6 inch woofers and highly accurate, evenly spread sound. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.57 against 3.44 for the Meyer Sound Ultra X22. The tradeoff: Bass reaches only about 85Hz (-3dB), with 60Hz at -10dB, so a subwoofer is needed for music.
The Meyer Sound Ultra X22 is the deeper-bass pick. A self-powered compact coaxial speaker with accurate sound, a rotatable horn, and very high output for its size. Its bass reaches about 71Hz before falling 3dB, against 85Hz for the DAS Audio ARTEC 526A. The catch: On-axis narrow-band deviation is 0.478 and predicted in-room smoothness is 0.51, less even than the best compact boxes here.
Buy the DAS Audio ARTEC 526A. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Meyer Sound Ultra X22 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| DAS Audio ARTEC 526A | Meyer Sound Ultra X22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,700 | $5,540 |
| Ranked | #1 of 39 in Compact 5 to 6.5-Inch PA Speakers | #5 of 39 in Compact 5 to 6.5-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way full-range PA speaker | Active 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Drivers | Dual 6” woofers, M-34 compression driver on BC-88 80° x 80° horn | Dual 5” low-frequency drivers, 2” compression driver (concentric) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 21.7”H x 7.7”W x 10.2”D (550 x 195 x 260 mm) | - |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR input, Speakon NL4 connector | - |
| Amplifier Power | 500W (Class D) | 860W total peak |
| Cabinet Material | Birch plywood | - |
| Rigging | M10 flying points, AXW-1 and AXU-AR526 bracket compatible | 4 x M8 inserts; 4 x M6 wall-mount holes; optional pole adapter |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 85Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 71Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 80° x 80° | 80° x 50° (rotatable constant-Q horn) |
| Maximum SPL | 125dB (manufacturer specified) | 128.5dB peak (manufacturer specified, M-noise) |
| DSP | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 24.3 lbs (11.0 kg) | 27.1 lbs (12.3 kg) |
| Sensitivity | 93dB | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.57 | 3.44 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.70 | 6.25 |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| IP Rating | - | Weather-protected version available |
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