Short answer: choose between the FBT Mitus 112A and HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA for the deployment, not from the automatic ranking alone. Their driver format, power requirements, coverage, bass reach, output capability, and control features determine which is the more practical PA for a particular room or system.
The case for the FBT Mitus 112A. The medium-quality vendor data produces a 5.78 ideal-subwoofer preference score. A B&C neodymium woofer, rotatable 80° x 50° horn, plywood cabinet and 133dB claimed peak output form a capable professional package.
The case for the HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA. High-quality manufacturer data yields a respectable 6.45 ideal-subwoofer preference score, and the networkable DSP is useful in larger systems. The 112 FA is designed as a full-range cabinet rather than the more monitor-focused XA variant.
Important trade-offs. Measured bass extension is about 79Hz despite the much deeper manufacturer response claim, so a subwoofer is advisable for full-range music. Controls are limited to presets and filters rather than the app-based mixing and remote DSP found on newer competitors. Measured bass extension is 63Hz and the value proposition depends on needing its system networking and professional rigging features. US availability is less consistent than QSC, JBL, Yamaha or RCF.
Buy the FBT Mitus 112A when its stated format, coverage, and system features fit the job better.
Buy the HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA when its stated output, control, and deployment strengths better match the system.
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A professional 12 inch powered PA speaker with good sound, a rotatable horn and a plywood cabinet; discontinued but worth buying used.
A good sounding full range 12 inch powered PA speaker with networkable DSP for larger systems.
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Specifications Side By Side
| FBT Mitus 112A | HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,500 Discontinued | $1,899.00 |
| Ranked | #19 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #27 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” B&C neodymium woofer, 1” compression driver | 12” woofer, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) | 64Hz - 19kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 55Hz - 20kHz (-10dB) |
| Dimensions | 25.8”H x 15”W x 15”D (655 x 380 x 380 mm) | 26.4”H x 14.6”W x 11.8”D (670 x 370 x 300 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 900W RMS (600W LF + 300W HF); 1,800W peak (1,200W LF + 600W HF) | 2,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.5kHz (manufacturer specified) | 1.8kHz FIR (manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | 15mm Baltic birch plywood | Hybrid birch multiplex/MDF |
| Rigging | Twelve M10 fly points; 35mm pole socket | Three M8 points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 103Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 63Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 80° x 50°, rotatable | 70° x 50° |
| Maximum SPL | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 131dB peak / 128dB continuous |
| Inputs | XLR input and link | XLR/jack combo input, XLR thru and XLR DSP output |
| DSP | Yes, 8 EQ presets and high-pass filter | Yes, network controllable |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 46.3 lbs (21 kg) | 50.7 lbs (23 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.58 | 3.70 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.78 | 6.45 |
| XLR Input | Yes | 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 |
| Network Control | - | EtherCON input/thru; DSP CONTROL software |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: FBT Mitus 112A (measured by the manufacturer) and HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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