Short answer: the d&b audiotechnik 12S. Both are rated 3.8/5 for sound quality (#33 and #31 of 83 12-inch pa speakers), and the d&b audiotechnik 12S costs $1,350 against $3,910 for the Coda Audio G712, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
The d&b audiotechnik 12S is the deeper-bass choice. A compact passive 12 inch installation speaker with bass deep enough for speech and background music without a subwoofer. Its bass reaches about 60Hz before falling 3dB, against 85Hz for the Coda Audio G712. The catch: Listening-window deviation of 0.556 means the tonal balance is less even than the best 12-inch models.
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 tradeoff: Bass measures 85Hz at -3dB and about 52Hz at -10dB, so a subwoofer is needed for full-range music.
Buy the d&b audiotechnik 12S. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $2,560 less than the Coda Audio G712.
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Specifications Side By Side
| d&b audiotechnik 12S | Coda Audio G712 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,350 Passive | $3,910 Passive |
| Ranked | #33 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #31 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | M10 inserts in top and bottom panels; 2 x M8 inserts on rear | M6 and M8 threaded points for U-bracket; GFA flying adapter |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way installation loudspeaker | Passive 3-way PA speaker (passive or bi-amp) |
| Drivers | 12” neodymium woofer, 1.4” compression driver on CD horn | 12” neodymium woofer (4” voice coil), 1.4” neodymium coaxial mid/high driver |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 18kHz (-5dB, manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 23kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 25.1”H x 13.3”W x 14.4”D (638 x 338 x 365 mm) | 24.8”H x 13.7”W x 12.6”D (630 x 348 x 320 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (d&b amplifiers) | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Power Handling | 300W RMS / 1,600W peak | 1,000W AES / 4,000W peak |
| Maximum SPL | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 143dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 75° x 50° (rotatable) | 90° x 60° (rotatable) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive) |
| Weight | 37.5 lbs (17 kg) | 47.4 lbs (21.5 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) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 85Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 46.2Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | about 52.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.20 | 3.14 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.79 | 6.01 |
| Sensitivity | - | 98dB |
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