Short answer: the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA. It ranks #34 of 78 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $1,235.92; the Electro-Voice EVC-1122 ranks #61, rated 3.2/5, and costs $1,309.95, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA is the better-sounding choice. An active two-way 12-inch PA speaker rated at 1,200W, designed as a full-range unit for use with or without a subwoofer. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
What the Electro-Voice EVC-1122 does well: Bass reaches 67Hz at -3dB and about 51Hz at -10dB in vendor measurements, with 95dB sensitivity and a 126dB maximum for halls and gyms. The catch: Preference scores of 1.55 standalone and 4.21 with an ideal subwoofer are low for a 12-inch speaker, with the listening window spread across 3dB and inconsistent off-axis tone.
Buy the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Electro-Voice EVC-1122 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
About the ratings: the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.5 to 3.9, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA | Electro-Voice EVC-1122 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,235.92 | $1,309.95 Passive |
| Ranked | #34 of 78 in 12-Inch PA Speakers Estimated | #61 of 78 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Weight | 48.3 lbs (21.9 kg) | 48.1 lbs (21.8 kg) |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount | 12 x M10 threaded inserts; 36mm pole socket |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 126dB (manufacturer calculated) |
| Passive | No | Yes |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 2-way | 12” EVS-12M woofer, compression driver on a rotatable waveguide |
| Amplifier Power | 1200W | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Configuration | - | Passive 2-way installation PA speaker |
| Frequency Response | - | 70Hz - 22kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Power Handling | - | 300W continuous |
| Coverage | - | 90° x 55° (rotatable) |
| Sensitivity | - | 95dB |
| Impedance | - | 8 ohms |
| DSP | - | No (passive) |
| 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 |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 67Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | about 50.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 1.55 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 4.21 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA: $1,235.92 Estimated Amazon eBay
Older model: the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA (ranked lower, rated 3.6/5). See every HK Audio Linear 5 generation.
Same family: the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 110 XA (smaller model, estimated 3.6/5), the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 XA (larger model, ranked lower, estimated 3.7/5), the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 115 FA (larger model, estimated 3.6/5), the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 115 XA (larger model, estimated 3.5/5) and the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 308 LTA (larger model, estimated 3.3/5).
Pros: An active two-way 12-inch PA speaker rated at 1,200W, designed as a full-range unit for use with or without a subwoofer. HK Audio says the MK2 is smaller and lighter than the original Linear 5 at the same output. It has XLR connections and a steel grille with anticorrosive coating.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. It is a professional speaker with no Bluetooth or battery.
Full HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA review and specifications →
| Released | 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 1200W |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 2-way |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | No |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount |
| Weight | 48.3 lbs (21.9 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Electro-Voice EVC-1122: $1,309.95 Passive B&H eBay
Same family: the Electro-Voice EVC-1082 (smaller model, rated 3.4/5) and the Electro-Voice EVC-1152 (larger model, rated 3.3/5).
Pros: Bass reaches 67Hz at -3dB and about 51Hz at -10dB in vendor measurements, with 95dB sensitivity and a 126dB maximum for halls and gyms. The rotatable waveguide allows vertical or horizontal mounting. Measured bass extension of 67Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Preference scores of 1.55 standalone and 4.21 with an ideal subwoofer are low for a 12-inch speaker, with the listening window spread across 3dB and inconsistent off-axis tone. It is passive and weighs 21.8kg.
Full Electro-Voice EVC-1122 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 50.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way installation PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 55° (rotatable) |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Drivers | 12” EVS-12M woofer, compression driver on a rotatable waveguide |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 22kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 126dB (manufacturer calculated) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 300W continuous |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 12 x M10 threaded inserts; 36mm pole socket |
| Sensitivity | 95dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.55 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.21 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 48.1 lbs (21.8 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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