Short answer: the EAW MKC120. It ranks #8 of 83 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $1,555; the KV2 Audio ESR212 ranks #11, rated 4.2/5, and costs $6,874, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the EAW MKC120 does well: An accurate passive 12 inch PA speaker with deeper bass than most, a rotatable horn and a pole mount for small to mid size rooms. The tradeoff: A passive cabinet, so it needs a separate amplifier and processor with EAW presets.
The KV2 Audio ESR212 is the deeper-bass choice. A full range PA speaker with two 12 inch woofers and a dedicated midrange, deep enough to play music without a subwoofer. Its bass reaches about 40Hz before falling 3dB, against 62Hz for the EAW MKC120. Watch for: The dual-woofer, 3-way cabinet is bulkier than a conventional 12-inch top.
Buy the EAW MKC120. It is rated higher for sound quality than the KV2 Audio ESR212 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| EAW MKC120 | KV2 Audio ESR212 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,555.00 Passive | $6,874 Passive |
| Ranked | #8 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #11 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker | Active 3-way full-range PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” cone woofer with 2.5” voice coil, 1” exit compression driver with CSA coaxial loading | Dual 12” woofers, 6” midrange, 1” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 38Hz - 22kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified); 33Hz - 28kHz (-10dB) |
| Dimensions | 22.4”H x 14.4”W x 13.4”D (569 x 367 x 341 mm) | - |
| Inputs | Two Neutrik NL4 connectors and 2-pin barrier strip | - |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; use external amplification within the 600W handling rating at 8 ohms | 1300W (external ESR2800 tri-amp pack: 1000W LF, 200W mid, 100W HF, manufacturer specified) |
| Power Handling | 600W at 8 ohms (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Rigging | Integrated M10 mounting points, built-in handle, pole mount | M10 fly points; optional horizontal and vertical brackets |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 62Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 40Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (rotatable) | 90° x 40° (as measured) |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB (manufacturer specified) | 129dB continuous / 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| DSP | No (passive; use with an amplifier that has EAW DSP presets) | Yes |
| Weight | 36.2 lbs (16.4 kg) | 99.2 lbs (45 kg) |
| Sensitivity | 95dB | - |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | No | 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 |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.94 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.67 |
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