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 RCF NX 932-A ranks #10, rated 4.2/5, and costs $1,999, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
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. Watch for: A passive cabinet, so it needs a separate amplifier and processor with EAW presets.
What the RCF NX 932-A does well: A powerful 12 inch PA speaker in a plywood cabinet with a large compression driver, built for clear vocals over wide areas. The catch: The medium-quality Spinorama measurement is truncated and cannot generate a preference score, so its high position relies partly on response/directivity curves and published engineering.
Buy the EAW MKC120. It is rated higher for sound quality than the RCF NX 932-A and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| EAW MKC120 | RCF NX 932-A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,555.00 Passive | $1,999.00 |
| Ranked | #8 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #10 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | Yes | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” cone woofer with 2.5” voice coil, 1” exit compression driver with CSA coaxial loading | 12” woofer, 1.4” exit/3” diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 22.4”H x 14.4”W x 13.4”D (569 x 367 x 341 mm) | 24.4”H x 14.3”W x 15.9”D (620 x 362 x 405 mm) |
| Inputs | Two Neutrik NL4 connectors and 2-pin barrier strip | XLR/TRS combo input and XLR output |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; use external amplification within the 600W handling rating at 8 ohms | 2100W peak (1400W LF + 700W HF) |
| Power Handling | 600W at 8 ohms (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Rigging | Integrated M10 mounting points, built-in handle, pole mount | 6 x M10 inserts, 4 quick-lock points; 35mm pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 62Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 61.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (rotatable) | 100° x 70° |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB (manufacturer specified) | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| DSP | No (passive; use with an amplifier that has EAW DSP presets) | Yes, FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control |
| Weight | 36.2 lbs (16.4 kg) | 50.5 lbs (22.9 kg) |
| Sensitivity | 95dB | - |
| 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 |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 700Hz |
| Cabinet Material | - | Plywood |
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