Short answer: the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA. It ranks #35 of 83 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality (rated 3.7/5) at $1,508.30 and is still sold new; the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA ranks #42 (rated 3.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The case for the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA: A powered 12 inch full range PA speaker that works with or without a subwoofer, in a smaller, lighter cabinet than before. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
Why pick the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA: A powered 12 inch PA speaker with plenty of headroom and an asymmetric horn that spreads sound evenly over nearby seating. The tradeoff: The 70Hz measured bass extension points toward subwoofer use, and the 52.7 lbs (23.9 kg) cabinet is relatively heavy.
Buy the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA. It is rated higher for sound quality; the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA is no longer sold new.
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 | HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,508.30 | $955 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #35 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers Estimated | #42 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Weight | 48.3 lbs (21.9 kg) | 52.7 lbs (23.9 kg) |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount | Three M8 points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | No | No |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 2-way | 12” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| Amplifier Power | 1200W | 1,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Configuration | - | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Frequency Response | - | 64Hz - 18kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 57Hz - 20kHz (-10dB) |
| Dimensions | - | 26.3”H x 14.6”W x 14.4”D (668 x 370 x 365 mm) |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1.65kHz active (24dB/octave) |
| Cabinet Material | - | Hybrid birch plywood construction |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 73Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | - | 60°-90° asymmetric x 55° |
| Inputs | - | 2 x XLR input, 2 x XLR thru, XLR mix output |
| DSP | - | Yes, crossover, EQ and limiting |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 2.10 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.07 |
| 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.
- HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA: 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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