Short answer: choose between the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA and LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3 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 HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA is discontinued; its replacement is the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 XA. If you are buying new, get the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 XA.
The case for the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA. Its high-quality vendor data returns a 5.21 ideal-subwoofer preference score, and the compact monitor-capable enclosure reaches a claimed 136dB peak. The rotatable 60° x 40° horn helps concentrate output over longer distances.
The case for the LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3. A rugged birch-plywood cabinet, dual-tilt pole socket and two-channel input section make it practical for repeated live work. Its 42Hz measured bass extension is unusually deep in this group, and the manufacturer claims 131dB peak output.
Important trade-offs. Measured bass extension is only about 87Hz, so this XA model is best treated as a mid/high cabinet over subwoofers rather than a stand-alone full-range main. It is an older discontinued generation with limited onboard user processing. Despite the bass reach, medium-quality vendor data gives only a 4.97 ideal-subwoofer preference score because the broader response/directivity behavior is uneven. At 45 lbs (20.4 kg) it is heavier than several molded-cabinet alternatives.
Buy the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA when its stated format, coverage, and system features fit the job better.
Buy the LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3 when its stated output, control, and deployment strengths better match the system.
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A compact powered 12 inch PA box that doubles as a floor monitor, with a rotatable horn that throws sound over long distances.
A rugged powered 12 inch PA speaker in birch plywood with two inputs and unusually deep bass for its size, built for regular gigs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA | LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $800 Discontinued | $585.91 |
| Ranked | #43 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #49 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker/monitor | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1” compression driver | 12” woofer, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 18kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 72Hz - 20kHz (-10dB) | 58Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 26.3”H x 14.6”W x 11.8”D (668 x 370 x 300 mm) | 24.7”H x 15.4”W x 14.8”D (627 x 390 x 377 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 1,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified) | 1000W peak / 500W RMS |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.65kHz active (24dB/octave) | - |
| Cabinet Material | Hybrid birch plywood construction | 15mm plywood with polyurea coating |
| Rigging | Three M8 points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount | M10 suspension points; 36mm Dual-Tilt pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 95Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 42Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 60° x 40°, rotatable | 90° x 50° |
| Maximum SPL | 136dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 131dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR input, 2 x XLR thru, XLR mix output | 2 x XLR/TRS combo |
| DSP | Yes, crossover, EQ and limiting | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 46.5 lbs (21.1 kg) | 45 lbs (20.4 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.84 | 2.96 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.21 | 4.97 |
| 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 |
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: HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA (measured by the manufacturer) and LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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