Short answer: the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F. It ranks #62 of 83 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality (rated 3.2/5) at $666 and is still sold new; the PreSonus ULT12 ranks #77 (rated 2.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F is the better-sounding option. A passive 12 inch PA speaker with a rotatable horn that widens up close and loud rated peaks, for use with an external amp. The catch: The standalone preference score is only 1.13, with a 0.806 listening-window deviation and bass measuring 82.5Hz at -3dB, so tonal balance is uneven and it needs a subwoofer.
The PreSonus ULT12 is the deeper-bass option. A powered 12 inch PA speaker with an onboard mixer, rotatable horn and very wide coverage for shallow rooms. Its bass reaches about 60Hz before falling 3dB, against 82.5Hz for the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F. The catch: The 3.50 ideal-subwoofer preference score is the weakest in this 15-model group, reflecting major response/directivity irregularity.
Buy the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the PreSonus ULT12 is discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F | PreSonus ULT12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $666 Passive | $999.95 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #62 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #77 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount | M10 suspension points; two-position 35mm pole socket |
| Passive | Yes | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” woofer (2.5” voice coil), 1” compression driver (1.75” voice coil) | 12” woofer, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 79Hz - 18kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 26.3”H x 14.6”W x 14.4”D (668 x 370 x 365 mm) | 25.2”H x 14”W x 13.9”D (641 x 356 x 353 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification | 1,300W peak / 650W continuous (1,000W / 500W LF; 300W / 150W HF, manufacturer specified) |
| Power Handling | 500W RMS / 1,000W program | - |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 135dB (1300W peak power) |
| Coverage | 60°-90° asymmetric x 55° (rotatable) | 110° x 50° |
| DSP | No (passive) | Yes |
| Weight | 52.7 lbs (23.9 kg) | 52 lbs (23.6 kg) |
| 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 |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.13 | 0.84 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.21 | 3.50 |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | - | 15mm eucalyptus plywood |
| Inputs | - | 2 x XLR/TRS combo |
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