Short answer: the Stinger 10-A-G3 for most buyers, the LINEAR 9 110 XA if you need networked DSP. These rank #4 and #5 out of 42 10-inch powered PA speakers, priced at $2,166.07 and $674, a $1,492.07 gap.
The LINEAR 9 110 XA is a systems-oriented box built around MILAN networking. High-quality vendor data returns a 6.34 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 75Hz measured extension, matching its LINEAR 7 110 XA sibling. MILAN networking and comprehensive remote DSP make it a strong choice for professional deployment, but buyers who don’t need networked audio may find better value elsewhere, and its 129dB peak claim is unremarkable for the category.
The Stinger 10-A-G3 measures deeper and costs less. Medium-quality vendor data returns a 5.89 preference score with 49Hz measured extension, a genuinely deep result for an affordable 10-inch box, and at 28 lbs (12.7 kg) it’s one of the lightest active speakers in this ranking. Its 127dB peak claim is modest next to higher-output rivals, and its 90° x 50° horn is on the narrower side, but for straight sound-per-dollar it’s the stronger pick.
What the LINEAR 9 110 XA adds:
- MILAN audio networking with EtherCON input/output for multi-box systems.
- Networked 10-band parametric EQ, filters, delay and limiter accessible remotely.
- XLR analog and dedicated DSP outputs alongside the combo input.
Buy the Stinger 10-A-G3 if you want the deeper measured bass extension, lighter weight, and lower price, and don’t need networked system control.
Buy the LINEAR 9 110 XA if you’re building a networked, remotely managed system and the MILAN integration and DSP control matter more than saving money.
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A premium networked 10 inch PA speaker with even, accurate sound and full remote DSP control for professional systems.
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 9 110 XA | LD Systems Stinger 10-A-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,166.07 | $674.00 |
| Ranked | #4 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 (-6dB, manufacturer specified) | 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) |
| Coverage | 80° x 60°, rotatable | 90° x 50° |
| Maximum SPL | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 127dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo input; XLR analog and DSP outputs; EtherCON network input/output | 2 x XLR/TRS line/mic inputs; XLR mono mix output |
| Amplifier Power | 700W RMS | 600W peak / 300W RMS |
| Crossover Frequency | 2000Hz | - |
| Cabinet Material | Birch plywood with PU coating | 12mm plywood with polyurea coating |
| Rigging | 5 x M8 points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount | M10 suspension points; 36mm Dual-Tilt pole mount |
| Network Control | Milan and HK Audio DSP Control | - |
| 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 | 36.4 lbs (16.5 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 |
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 9 110 XA (measured by the manufacturer) and LD Systems Stinger 10-A-G3 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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