DAS Audio Vantec 12A vs Vue Audiotechnik A-12

Short answer: the DAS Audio Vantec 12A. It ranks #31 of 50 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $1,599; the Vue Audiotechnik A-12 ranks #38, rated 3.6/5, and costs $1,945, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

What the DAS Audio Vantec 12A does well: The 135dB claimed peak, 90° x 50° coverage, FIR processing, onboard mixer and Bluetooth audio make this a feature-rich event cabinet. The catch: Its measured tonal score is below the category leaders and the 21.5kg plywood cabinet is not especially light.

The case for the Vue Audiotechnik A-12: Manufacturer measurements give a 5.46 preference score with an ideal subwoofer and a 2.1dB reference band, and bass reaches 80Hz at -3dB and about 60Hz at -10dB. Watch for: Spinorama rates the data quality as low, and a 0.635 listening-window deviation means tonal balance is less even than the leaders in this ranking.

Buy the DAS Audio Vantec 12A. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Vue Audiotechnik A-12 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.

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The Two Speakers In Full

DAS Audio Vantec 12A: $1,599.00 B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: The 135dB claimed peak, 90° x 50° coverage, FIR processing, onboard mixer and Bluetooth audio make this a feature-rich event cabinet. Medium-quality vendor data shows a 3.40 ideal-subwoofer score and about 68Hz bass extension. Measured bass extension of 71Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Its measured tonal score is below the category leaders and the 21.5kg plywood cabinet is not especially light. Bluetooth is useful for convenience playback, but wired inputs remain preferable for reliable low-latency production audio.

Full DAS Audio Vantec 12A review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	750W continuous / 1,500W peak (manufacturer specified)
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-3dB)	71Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	Yes, audio streaming and DASlink control
Cabinet Material	Birch plywood
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	90° x 50°
DSP	Yes, FIR filters, presets, EQ and delay
Dimensions	24.4”H x 15”W x 15”D (620 x 380 x 380 mm)
Drivers	12” woofer, 1” compression driver
Frequency Response	60Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	2 x XLR mic/line, 3.5mm aux, XLR loop
Maximum SPL	135dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	Yes
Network Control	DAScontrol and DASlink app
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	M10 rigging points
Spinorama Preference Score	0.48
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	3.40
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	47.4 lbs (21.5 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

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Vue Audiotechnik A-12: $1,945 Passive AVLGEAR eBay

Pros: Manufacturer measurements give a 5.46 preference score with an ideal subwoofer and a 2.1dB reference band, and bass reaches 80Hz at -3dB and about 60Hz at -10dB. A 12-inch neodymium woofer and 1.4-inch compression driver, both with 3-inch voice coils, sit in a braced birch cabinet with a rotatable 70° x 55° horn. A rear switch sets passive or bi-amp operation. Measured bass extension of 80Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Spinorama rates the data quality as low, and a 0.635 listening-window deviation means tonal balance is less even than the leaders in this ranking. Its 122dB long-term output rating is modest for the price. It is passive and needs an external amplifier and processor.

Full Vue Audiotechnik A-12 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)	80Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Multi-ply birch
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Passive 2-way PA speaker (passive or bi-amp)
Coverage	70° x 55° (rotatable)
DSP	No (passive)
Drivers	12” neodymium woofer (3” voice coil), 1.4” exit neodymium compression driver (3” voice coil)
Frequency Response	55Hz - 18kHz (manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Maximum SPL	122dB long-term (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
Power Handling	450W average / 900W program (passive mode)
RCA Input	No
Spinorama Preference Score	2.54
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	5.46
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	45 lbs (20.4 kg)
XLR Input	No

• Links
  • VUE Audiotechnik a-12 Product Page
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