Short answer: the LINEAR 9 112 XA, and save money. Both measure identically, so the choice comes down to price and which networking standard you need. These rank #14 and #15 out of 83 12-inch powered PA speakers, priced at $2,043.57 and $1,965.54, a $78.03 gap.
Both share the same 5.66 ideal-subwoofer preference score from high-quality vendor data, the same 90Hz measured bass extension, the same 70° x 50° rotatable horn, and the same 131dB peak claim. Both cons note the 82Hz bass extension makes a subwoofer important for music at this size.
The difference is networking and construction. The LINEAR 7 112 XA uses networked 10-band parametric EQ over EtherCON with HK’s DSP CONTROL software, in a hybrid birch multiplex/MDF cabinet at 46.3 lbs (21 kg). The LINEAR 9 112 XA instead uses MILAN networking with comprehensive remote DSP, in a birch plywood cabinet with PU coating at a slightly lighter 45.2 lbs (20.5 kg), and its own pros call out the durable plywood build as a strong systems-oriented choice for professional deployment.
Buy the LINEAR 9 112 XA for the lower price, plywood cabinet and MILAN networking, unless your existing system is already built around EtherCON/DSP CONTROL.
Buy the LINEAR 7 112 XA if your venue or rig already standardizes on HK’s EtherCON-based DSP CONTROL software.
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A good sounding 12 inch powered PA speaker with networked EQ and delay and a rotatable horn for stage monitor or main use.
A networked 12 inch powered PA speaker in a durable plywood cabinet with good sound and full remote DSP for professional systems.
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Specifications Side By Side
| HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 XA | HK Audio LINEAR 9 112 XA | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,043.57 | $1,965.54 |
| Ranked | #14 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #15 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker/monitor | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker/monitor |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1” compression driver | 12” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 67Hz - 19kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 62Hz - 20kHz (-10dB) | 62Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 26.4”H x 14.6”W x 12.2”D (670 x 370 x 310 mm) | 26.4”H x 14.6”W x 12.2”D (670 x 370 x 310 mm) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.6kHz FIR (60dB/octave, manufacturer specified) | 1600Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 2,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified) | 700W RMS |
| Cabinet Material | Hybrid birch multiplex/MDF | Birch plywood with PU coating |
| Rigging | M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount | 5 x M8 points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount |
| Network Control | EtherCON input/thru; DSP CONTROL software | Milan and HK Audio DSP Control |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 70° x 50°, rotatable | 70° x 50°, rotatable |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 131dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo, XLR thru/DSP out, EtherCON network | XLR/TRS combo, XLR thru/DSP out, dual EtherCON |
| DSP | Yes, networked 10-band PEQ, filters, delay and limiter | Yes, networked PEQ, filters, delay and limiter |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 46.3 lbs (21 kg) | 45.2 lbs (20.5 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.66 | 5.66 |
| 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 |
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 7 112 XA (measured by the manufacturer) and HK Audio LINEAR 9 112 XA (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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