Short answer: the EAW MKC120. It ranks #8 of 83 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $1,555. The HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA ranks #35, rated 3.7/5, at $1,508.30, $46.70 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
What the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA does well: A powered 12 inch full range PA speaker that works with or without a subwoofer, in a smaller, lighter cabinet than before. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
The EAW MKC120 is the better-sounding choice. An accurate passive 12 inch PA speaker with deeper bass than most, a rotatable horn and a pole mount for small to mid size rooms. The catch: A passive cabinet, so it needs a separate amplifier and processor with EAW presets.
Buy the EAW MKC120. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $46.70 you would save on the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA does not close the gap.
Worth knowing: the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 3.5 to 3.9, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA | EAW MKC120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,508.30 | $1,555.00 Passive |
| Ranked | #35 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers Estimated | #8 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Weight | 48.3 lbs (21.9 kg) | 36.2 lbs (16.4 kg) |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount | Integrated M10 mounting points, built-in handle, pole mount |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 135dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | No | Yes |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 2-way | 12” cone woofer with 2.5” voice coil, 1” exit compression driver with CSA coaxial loading |
| Amplifier Power | 1200W | Passive speaker; use external amplification within the 600W handling rating at 8 ohms |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Configuration | - | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Frequency Response | - | 48Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | - | 22.4”H x 14.4”W x 13.4”D (569 x 367 x 341 mm) |
| Inputs | - | Two Neutrik NL4 connectors and 2-pin barrier strip |
| Power Handling | - | 600W at 8 ohms (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 62Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | - | 90° x 60° (rotatable) |
| DSP | - | No (passive; use with an amplifier that has EAW DSP presets) |
| Sensitivity | - | 95dB |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
| Microphone Input | - | No |
| Guitar Input | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- EAW MKC120: Spinorama.org measurements.
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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