Short answer: choose between the HK Audio LINEAR 7 110 XA and LD Systems Stinger 10-A-G3 for the deployment, not from the automatic ranking alone. Their driver format, power requirements, coverage, bass reach, output capability, and control features determine which is the more practical PA for a particular room or system.
The case for the HK Audio LINEAR 7 110 XA. High-quality vendor data returns a 6.34 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 75Hz measured extension, ahead of its own 112 XA sibling. MILAN/AVB networking, a 10-band parametric EQ and a rotatable 80° x 60° horn with an integrated 30° slant for monitor use make it a versatile systems-oriented choice.
The case for the LD Systems Stinger 10-A-G3. Medium-quality vendor data returns a 5.89 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 49Hz measured extension, a genuinely deep result for an affordable 10-inch box. At 28 lbs (12.7 kg) it is one of the lightest active speakers in this ranking.
Important trade-offs. At 37.5 lbs (17 kg) it is not the lightest 10-inch box, and buyers who do not need networked audio may find comparable performance in simpler mainstream models. Its 127dB peak claim is modest next to the higher-output rivals here, and its 90° x 50° horn is on the narrower side.
Buy the HK Audio LINEAR 7 110 XA when its stated format, coverage, and system features fit the job better.
Buy the LD Systems Stinger 10-A-G3 when its stated output, control, and deployment strengths better match the system.
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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.
An affordable, light 10 inch PA speaker with balanced sound and surprisingly deep bass for its size, with two mic or line inputs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| HK Audio LINEAR 7 110 XA | LD Systems Stinger 10-A-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,799.00 | $674.00 |
| Ranked | #3 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #5 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) | 65Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 21.3”H x 14.2”W x 12.2”D (540 x 360 x 310 mm) | 20.7”H x 12.8”W x 12.1”D (527 x 325 x 308 mm) |
| Inputs | XLR/jack combo input, XLR thru and XLR DSP output | 2 x XLR/TRS line/mic inputs; XLR mono mix output |
| Amplifier Power | 2,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified) | 600W peak / 300W RMS |
| Cabinet Material | Hybrid birch multiplex/MDF | 12mm plywood with polyurea coating |
| Network Control | EtherCON input/thru; DSP CONTROL software | - |
| Coverage | 80° x 60°, rotatable | 90° x 50° |
| Maximum SPL | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 127dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 56Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, networked 10-band PEQ, filters, delay and limiter | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 37.5 lbs (17 kg) | 28 lbs (12.7 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.26 | 3.57 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.34 | 5.89 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Rigging | 5x M8 rigging points, integrated pole mount with DuoTilt 3°/7° | M10 suspension points; 36mm Dual-Tilt pole mount |
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 LD Systems Stinger 10-A-G3 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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