HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA vs HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA

Short answer: the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA is the newer model that replaces the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA, but only the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA has been measured and ranked so far, so this comparison is on specs and features rather than sound. The HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA is discontinued, so it is now a used buy.

The case for the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA: 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.

On the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA side: High-quality vendor data yields a 5.07 ideal-subwoofer preference score, while the asymmetric horn can cover wider near-field seating without wasting as much energy upward.

Price: the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA lists at $1,358.77 and the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA at $955.

Buy the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA if you want a speaker whose sound quality has been measured and ranked.

Buy the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA if you want the newer model, and you can wait for measurements to confirm how it sounds.

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Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA: $1,358.77 Amazon eBay

Older model: the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA (rated 3.6/5).

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 →

Amplifier Power	1200W
Bluetooth	No
Drivers	12” woofer, 2-way
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Official HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
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HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA: $955.00 Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA. It’s likely to perform similarly, though we don’t have measurements to confirm that yet.

Pros: High-quality vendor data yields a 5.07 ideal-subwoofer preference score, while the asymmetric horn can cover wider near-field seating without wasting as much energy upward. The 135dB claimed peak gives it substantial headroom. Measured bass extension of 73Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The 70Hz measured bass extension points toward subwoofer use, and the 23.9kg cabinet is relatively heavy. This original LINEAR 5 generation lacks the deeper networked DSP and current support advantages of the newer MK2, LINEAR 7 and LINEAR 9 models. Discontinued.

Full HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	1,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified)
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-3dB)	73Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Hybrid birch plywood construction
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	60°-90° asymmetric x 55°
Crossover Frequency	1.65kHz active (24dB/octave)
DSP	Yes, crossover, EQ and limiting
Dimensions	26.3”H x 14.6”W x 14.4”D (668 x 370 x 365 mm)
Drivers	12” woofer, 1” compression driver
Frequency Response	64Hz - 18kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 57Hz - 20kHz (-10dB)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	2 x XLR input, 2 x XLR thru, XLR mix output
Maximum SPL	135dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	Three M8 points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount
Spinorama Preference Score	2.10
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	5.07
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	52.7 lbs (23.9 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA Product Information
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
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