HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA vs Vue Audiotechnik A-12

Short answer: the HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA. It ranks #23 of 50 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $1,899; the Vue Audiotechnik A-12 ranks #38, rated 3.6/5, and costs $1,945, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.

Why pick the HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA: High-quality manufacturer data yields a respectable 6.45 ideal-subwoofer preference score, and the networkable DSP is useful in larger systems. The tradeoff: Measured bass extension is 63Hz and the value proposition depends on needing its system networking and professional rigging features.

What the Vue Audiotechnik A-12 does well: Manufacturer measurements give a 5.46 preference score with an ideal subwoofer and a 2.1dB reference band, and bass reaches 80Hz at -3dB and about 60Hz at -10dB. The tradeoff: Spinorama rates the data quality as low, and a 0.635 listening-window deviation means tonal balance is less even than the leaders in this ranking.

Buy the HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Vue Audiotechnik A-12 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.

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Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA: $1,899.00 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: High-quality manufacturer data yields a respectable 6.45 ideal-subwoofer preference score, and the networkable DSP is useful in larger systems. The 112 FA is designed as a full-range cabinet rather than the more monitor-focused XA variant. Measured bass extension of 63Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Measured bass extension is 63Hz and the value proposition depends on needing its system networking and professional rigging features. US availability is less consistent than QSC, JBL, Yamaha or RCF.

Full HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	2,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified)
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-3dB)	63Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Hybrid birch multiplex/MDF
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	70° x 50°
Crossover Frequency	1.8kHz FIR (manufacturer specified)
DSP	Yes, network controllable
Dimensions	26.4”H x 14.6”W x 11.8”D (670 x 370 x 300 mm)
Drivers	12” woofer, compression driver
Frequency Response	64Hz - 19kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 55Hz - 20kHz (-10dB)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR/jack combo input, XLR thru and XLR DSP output
Maximum SPL	131dB peak / 128dB continuous
Microphone Input	No
Network Control	EtherCON input/thru; DSP CONTROL software
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	Three M8 points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount
Spinorama Preference Score	3.70
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	6.45
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Weight	50.7 lbs (23 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA vs RCF ART 732-A MK5
  • HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA vs Seeburg X6
  • HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA vs Yamaha DZR12
  • HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA vs LD Systems DDQ12
  • HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA vs FBT Mitus 112A
  • HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA vs DB Audiotechnik 12S

Vue Audiotechnik A-12: $1,945 Passive AVLGEAR eBay

Pros: Manufacturer measurements give a 5.46 preference score with an ideal subwoofer and a 2.1dB reference band, and bass reaches 80Hz at -3dB and about 60Hz at -10dB. A 12-inch neodymium woofer and 1.4-inch compression driver, both with 3-inch voice coils, sit in a braced birch cabinet with a rotatable 70° x 55° horn. A rear switch sets passive or bi-amp operation. Measured bass extension of 80Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Spinorama rates the data quality as low, and a 0.635 listening-window deviation means tonal balance is less even than the leaders in this ranking. Its 122dB long-term output rating is modest for the price. It is passive and needs an external amplifier and processor.

Full Vue Audiotechnik A-12 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	Passive speaker; requires external amplification
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	about 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	80Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Multi-ply birch
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Passive 2-way PA speaker (passive or bi-amp)
Coverage	70° x 55° (rotatable)
DSP	No (passive)
Drivers	12” neodymium woofer (3” voice coil), 1.4” exit neodymium compression driver (3” voice coil)
Frequency Response	55Hz - 18kHz (manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Maximum SPL	122dB long-term (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
Power Handling	450W average / 900W program (passive mode)
RCA Input	No
Spinorama Preference Score	2.54
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	5.46
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	45 lbs (20.4 kg)
XLR Input	No

• Links
  • VUE Audiotechnik a-12 Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
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