Short answer: the FBT ProMaxX 112A. It ranks #4 of 83 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $722. The Behringer Eurolive B212XL ranks #80, rated 2.3/5, at $219, $503 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The FBT ProMaxX 112A is the more accurate, deeper-bass choice. An excellent sounding 12 inch powered PA speaker, with smooth, accurate tone and high output at a great price. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.30 against -1.01 for the Behringer Eurolive B212XL. Its bass reaches about 68Hz before falling 3dB, against 95Hz for the Behringer Eurolive B212XL. The catch: Measured bass extension is only 68Hz, so it needs a subwoofer sooner than most 12-inch competitors.
What the Behringer Eurolive B212XL does well: A cheap, light passive 12 inch PA speaker that modest amps drive loud, with daisy chain inputs and a pole socket. The catch: Erin’s Audio Corner’s measurements are among the weakest in this class: the listening window spans 8.5dB between 300Hz and 5kHz, the predicted in-room response is rough (0.32 smoothness), and the preference score is -1.01 (2.30 with an ideal subwoofer).
Buy the FBT ProMaxX 112A. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $503 you would save on the Behringer Eurolive B212XL does not close the gap.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the FBT ProMaxX 112A reaches 68 Hz (3 dB down) against 95 Hz for the Behringer Eurolive B212XL, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the FBT ProMaxX 112A scores 7.2 against 2.3 for the Behringer Eurolive B212XL on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
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Specifications Side By Side
| FBT ProMaxX 112A | Behringer Eurolive B212XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $722 | $219.00 each Passive |
| Ranked | #4 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #80 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | Yes |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Passive 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, compression driver | 12” woofer, 1.75” titanium-diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) | 65Hz - 18kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 25.4”H x 15.8”W x 13.6”D (644 x 402 x 345 mm) | 21.7”H x 13.6”W x 10.6”D (550 x 345 x 270 mm) |
| Inputs | XLR combo input, XLR male output, RCA stereo input | Parallel professional twist-lock and quarter-inch inputs |
| Amplifier Power | 900W RMS (700W LF + 200W HF); 1,800W peak (1,400W LF + 400W HF) | Passive speaker; use external amplification within the 800W peak handling rating |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene | Molded enclosure |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 68Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 95Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° |
| DSP | Yes | No (passive) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.30 | -1.01 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.21 | 2.30 |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | 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 |
| Maximum SPL | 133dB peak / 126dB continuous | - |
| Rigging | 2x M10 suspension points, 35mm pole-mount socket, wall-bracket flange plate | Standard speaker-pole mount; optional wall bracket |
| Weight | 39.9 lbs (18.1 kg) | 24 lbs (10.9 kg) |
| Power Handling | - | 200W continuous, 800W peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | - | 95dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | - | 8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- FBT ProMaxX 112A: Spinorama.org measurements.
- Behringer Eurolive B212XL: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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