HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 XA vs HK Audio LINEAR 9 112 XA

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 #11 and #12 out of 37 12-inch powered PA speakers, priced at $2043.57 and $1877.32, a $166.25 gap.

Both share the same 4.90 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 21kg. 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 20.5kg, 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.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 XA: $2,043.57 Amazon eBay

Pros: High-quality vendor data gives it a 4.90 ideal-subwoofer preference score, and networked 10-band parametric EQ, delay and filtering support sophisticated system tuning. Its rotatable horn and monitor enclosure are flexible for stage or main use.

Cons: The measured 82Hz bass extension makes a subwoofer important for music, and its 131dB peak claim is lower than several similarly priced competitors. At 21kg it is manageable but not especially light.

Full HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 XA review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	2,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Hybrid birch multiplex/MDF
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker/monitor
Coverage	70° x 50°, rotatable
Crossover Frequency	1.6kHz FIR (60dB/octave, manufacturer specified)
DSP	Yes, networked 10-band PEQ, filters, delay and limiter
Dimensions	26.4"H x 14.6"W x 12.2"D (670 x 370 x 310 mm)
Drivers	12" woofer, 1" compression driver
Frequency Response	67Hz - 19kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 62Hz - 20kHz (-10dB)
Inputs	XLR/TRS combo, XLR thru/DSP out, EtherCON network
Maximum SPL	131dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Network Control	EtherCON input/thru; DSP CONTROL software
Rigging	M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount
Weight	46.3 lbs / 21 kg

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HK Audio LINEAR 9 112 XA: $1,877.32 Amazon eBay

Pros: The high-quality vendor data returns a 4.90 ideal-subwoofer preference score. MILAN networking, comprehensive remote DSP and a durable plywood cabinet make it a strong systems-oriented choice for professional deployment.

Cons: Its 82Hz measured bass extension and 131dB peak claim mean it depends more on a subwoofer than the strongest stand-alone boxes. Buyers who do not need networked audio may find better value in simpler mainstream models.

Full HK Audio LINEAR 9 112 XA review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	700W RMS
Bass Extension (-3dB)	90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Birch plywood with PU coating
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker/monitor
Coverage	70° x 50°, rotatable
Crossover Frequency	1600Hz
DSP	Yes, networked PEQ, filters, delay and limiter
Dimensions	26.4"H x 14.6"W x 12.2"D (670 x 370 x 310 mm)
Drivers	12" woofer, 1" compression driver
Frequency Response	62Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR/TRS combo, XLR thru/DSP out, dual EtherCON
Maximum SPL	131dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Network Control	Milan and HK Audio DSP Control
Rigging	5 x M8 points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount
Weight	45.2 lbs / 20.5 kg

• Links
  • HK Audio LINEAR 9 112 XA Product Information
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements
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