Short answer: choose between the HK Audio LINEAR 7 110 XA and Turbosound NuQ102 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 Turbosound NuQ102. Low-quality vendor data still shows a 5.0 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 63Hz measured extension. The coaxial point-source design gives symmetric 100° x 60° coverage, and being passive keeps amplification and DSP choices flexible for installers.
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. Being passive, it needs an external amplifier and crossover to work at all, and its 124dB peak claim trails every active speaker in this ranking.
Buy the HK Audio LINEAR 7 110 XA when its stated format, coverage, and system features fit the job better.
Buy the Turbosound NuQ102 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.
A passive coaxial 10 inch PA speaker with wide, even coverage and good sound for installers who choose their own amplifier.
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Specifications Side By Side
| HK Audio LINEAR 7 110 XA | Turbosound NuQ102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,799.00 | $530 Passive, Discontinued |
| Ranked | #3 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #7 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | Yes |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 1” compression driver | 10” coaxial woofer, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 19kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 65Hz - 19kHz (-10dB) | 55Hz - 18kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 50Hz - 20kHz (-10dB) |
| Dimensions | 21.3”H x 14.2”W x 12.2”D (540 x 360 x 310 mm) | 20.7”H x 12.5”W x 10.2”D (525 x 318 x 258 mm) |
| Inputs | XLR/jack combo input, XLR thru and XLR DSP output | Two Neutrik speakON NL4 connectors |
| Amplifier Power | 2,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified) | Passive/bi-amp speaker; use external amplification within the 300W continuous / 1,200W peak handling rating |
| Cabinet Material | Hybrid birch multiplex/MDF | 12mm birch plywood |
| Network Control | EtherCON input/thru; DSP CONTROL software | - |
| Coverage | 80° x 60°, rotatable | 100° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 124dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 69Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, networked 10-band PEQ, filters, delay and limiter | Yes, Klark Teknik DSP with dynamic EQ, limiting, position compensation, user EQ and subwoofer integration; LCD/rotary control plus USB for PC remote control |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 37.5 lbs (17 kg) | 28 lbs (12.7 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.26 | 2.72 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.34 | 5.47 |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| 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° | Eight M10, three M8 and four M6 fly points |
| Power Handling | - | 300W continuous / 1,200W peak (IEC, manufacturer specified) |
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 Turbosound NuQ102 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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