Short answer: the LINEAR 7 110 XA, and put the difference toward a subwoofer. These rank #3 and #4 out of 42 10-inch powered PA speakers and measure identically, with a $367.07 gap between them.
The two share the same measured result. Both return a 6.34 ideal-subwoofer preference score from high-quality vendor data, with 75Hz measured extension. Neither speaker’s own review claims an acoustic edge over the other. Both also share the same 80 degree x 60 degree rotatable coverage pattern, 129dB peak SPL claim, and networked 10-band parametric EQ with filters, delay and limiting.
Networking protocol is the real functional difference. The LINEAR 7 110 XA uses MILAN/AVB networking with EtherCON input/thru and HK Audio’s DSP CONTROL software. The LINEAR 9 110 XA uses Milan networking as well, paired with HK Audio DSP Control, plus 5 x M8 rigging points and a DuoTilt 3/7 degree pole mount that the LINEAR 7 does not list.
What the LINEAR 9 adds:
- DuoTilt pole mount with 3 and 7 degree tilt options, useful for angling coverage down from a pole.
- A slightly lighter cabinet at 36.4 lbs (16.5 kg) versus the LINEAR 7’s 37.5 lbs (17 kg).
- A lower continuous amplifier rating of 700W RMS, against the LINEAR 7’s 2,000W peak Class-D bi-amped spec, worth checking against your headroom needs.
Buy the LINEAR 7 110 XA for the lower price with identical measured sound and networking capability.
Buy the LINEAR 9 110 XA if the DuoTilt pole mount and slightly lighter cabinet matter for your specific rigging setup.
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A smooth, accurate 10 inch PA speaker with network control, detailed EQ, and an angled cabinet that doubles as a stage monitor.
A premium networked 10 inch PA speaker with even, accurate sound and full remote DSP control for professional systems.
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Specifications Side By Side
| HK Audio LINEAR 7 110 XA | HK Audio LINEAR 9 110 XA | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,799.00 | $2,166.07 |
| Ranked | #3 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #4 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 1” compression driver | 10” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 19kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 65Hz - 19kHz (-10dB) | 70Hz - 19kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 21.3”H x 14.2”W x 12.2”D (540 x 360 x 310 mm) | 21.3”H x 14.2”W x 12.2”D (540 x 360 x 310 mm) |
| Inputs | XLR/jack combo input, XLR thru and XLR DSP output | XLR/TRS combo input; XLR analog and DSP outputs; EtherCON network input/output |
| Amplifier Power | 2,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified) | 700W RMS |
| Cabinet Material | Hybrid birch multiplex/MDF | Birch plywood with PU coating |
| Network Control | EtherCON input/thru; DSP CONTROL software | Milan and HK Audio DSP Control |
| Coverage | 80° x 60°, rotatable | 80° x 60°, rotatable |
| Maximum SPL | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, networked 10-band PEQ, filters, delay and limiter | Yes, networked 10-band PEQ, filters, delay and limiter |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 37.5 lbs (17 kg) | 36.4 lbs (16.5 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.26 | 3.26 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.34 | 6.34 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Rigging | 5x M8 rigging points, integrated pole mount with DuoTilt 3°/7° | 5 x M8 points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 2000Hz |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: HK Audio LINEAR 7 110 XA (measured by the manufacturer) and HK Audio LINEAR 9 110 XA (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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