Short answer: the RCF ART 932-A. It ranks #9 of 83 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $1,399; the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 XA ranks #36, rated 3.7/5, and costs $1,508.02, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The case for the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 XA: A light powered 12 inch PA speaker with an angled cabinet that also works as a stage monitor, plus a rugged steel grille. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
The RCF ART 932-A is the better-sounding pick. A loud, wide covering 12 inch powered PA speaker with a large compression driver for clear vocals and live mains. The catch: The local low-quality vendor data does not currently produce a preference score, so this position has lower measurement confidence than the QSC, JBL and scored FBT models.
Buy the RCF ART 932-A. It is rated higher for sound quality than the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 XA and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
Worth knowing: the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 XA 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 XA | RCF ART 932-A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,508.02 | $1,399.00 |
| Ranked | #36 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers Estimated | #9 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Weight | 38.8 lbs (17.6 kg) | 41.4 lbs (18.8 kg) |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount | M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount |
| Maximum SPL | 136dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | No | No |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 2-way | 12” woofer, 1.4” compression driver with 3” voice coil |
| Amplifier Power | 1200W | 2100W peak (1500W LF + 600W HF) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 54.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Configuration | - | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | - | 25.3”H x 14.6”W x 14.3”D (642 x 370 x 363 mm) |
| Coverage | - | 100° x 60° |
| Inputs | - | XLR/TRS combo |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 700Hz |
| Cabinet Material | - | PP composite |
| DSP | - | Yes |
| 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 XA: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- RCF ART 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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