HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA vs LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3

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 case for the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA. Its high-quality vendor data returns a 4.60 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 4.32 ideal-subwoofer preference score because the broader response/directivity behavior is uneven. At 20.4kg 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.

The LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3 is not a sound-quality pick. It sits near the bottom of the 37 12-inch two-way powered pa speakers; there are better options higher up.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA: $800.00 eBay

Pros: Its high-quality vendor data returns a 4.60 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.

Cons: 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.

Full HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	1,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	95Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Hybrid birch plywood construction
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker/monitor
Coverage	60° x 40°, rotatable
Crossover Frequency	1.65kHz active (24dB/octave)
DSP	Yes, crossover, EQ and limiting
Dimensions	26.3"H x 14.6"W x 11.8"D (668 x 370 x 300 mm)
Drivers	12" woofer, 1" compression driver
Frequency Response	100Hz - 18kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 72Hz - 20kHz (-10dB)
Inputs	2 x XLR input, 2 x XLR thru, XLR mix output
Maximum SPL	136dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Rigging	Three M8 points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount
Weight	46.5 lbs / 21.1 kg

• Links
  • HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA Product Information
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
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LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3: $585.53 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: 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.

Cons: Despite the bass reach, medium-quality vendor data gives only a 4.32 ideal-subwoofer preference score because the broader response/directivity behavior is uneven. At 20.4kg it is heavier than several molded-cabinet alternatives.

Full LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	1000W peak / 500W RMS
Bass Extension (-3dB)	42Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	15mm plywood with polyurea coating
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	90° x 50°
DSP	Yes
Dimensions	24.7"H x 15.4"W x 14.8"D (627 x 390 x 377 mm)
Drivers	12" woofer, compression driver
Frequency Response	58Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified)
Inputs	2 x XLR/TRS combo
Maximum SPL	131dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Rigging	M10 suspension points; 36mm Dual-Tilt pole mount
Weight	45 lbs / 20.4 kg

• Links
  • LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3 Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
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