Short answer: the RCF NX 932-A. It ranks #10 of 83 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $1,999. The HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA ranks #35, rated 3.7/5, at $1,508.30, $490.70 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
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. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
The RCF NX 932-A is the better-sounding option. A powerful 12 inch PA speaker in a plywood cabinet with a large compression driver, built for clear vocals over wide areas. The catch: The medium-quality Spinorama measurement is truncated and cannot generate a preference score, so its high position relies partly on response/directivity curves and published engineering.
Buy the RCF NX 932-A. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $490.70 saving on the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 FA is not enough to make up the difference.
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 | RCF NX 932-A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,508.30 | $1,999.00 |
| Ranked | #35 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers Estimated | #10 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Weight | 48.3 lbs (21.9 kg) | 50.5 lbs (22.9 kg) |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount | 6 x M10 inserts, 4 quick-lock points; 35mm pole mount |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | No | No |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 2-way | 12” woofer, 1.4” exit/3” diaphragm compression driver |
| Amplifier Power | 1200W | 2100W peak (1400W LF + 700W HF) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Configuration | - | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Frequency Response | - | 45Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | - | 24.4”H x 14.3”W x 15.9”D (620 x 362 x 405 mm) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 61.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | - | 100° x 70° |
| Inputs | - | XLR/TRS combo input and XLR output |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 700Hz |
| Cabinet Material | - | Plywood |
| DSP | - | Yes, FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | Yes |
| 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.
- RCF NX 932-A: 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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