Short answer: the KV2 Audio EX12. It ranks #5 of 83 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $3,480. The Axiom ED120A ranks #18, rated 4.0/5, at $1,790, $1,690 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The KV2 Audio EX12 is the more accurate option. A highly accurate specialist 12 inch PA speaker with deep bass, very clear vocals and controlled throw. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.19 against 3.30 for the Axiom ED120A. The tradeoff: The 60.4 lbs (27.4 kg) enclosure and premium price make it much less portable and accessible than the mainstream leaders.
Why pick the Axiom ED120A: A good sounding professional 12 inch powered PA speaker with deep bass, remote control and an asymmetric horn for installs. The catch: The 132dB claimed peak is competitive rather than class-leading, and the asymmetric 60°-to-100° pattern needs more deliberate aiming than a conventional symmetric horn.
Buy the KV2 Audio EX12. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $1,690 you would save on the Axiom ED120A does not close the gap.
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A highly accurate specialist 12 inch PA speaker with deep bass, very clear vocals and controlled throw.
A good sounding professional 12 inch powered PA speaker with deep bass, remote control and an asymmetric horn for installs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KV2 Audio EX12 | Axiom ED120A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,480 | $1,790 |
| Ranked | #5 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #18 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” neodymium woofer, 1.4” exit/3” diaphragm compression driver | 12” woofer, 1.4” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 22kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) | 65Hz - 17kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 23.5”H x 14.5”W x 14.5”D (596 x 368 x 368 mm) | 24”H x 14.2”W x 12.2”D (610 x 360 x 310 mm) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.1kHz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 500W continuous (450W LF + 50W HF, manufacturer specified) | 1,200W continuous (900W LF + 300W HF Class D, manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | Baltic birch plywood | 15mm reinforced phenolic birch plywood |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 80° x 40° | 60°-100° asymmetric x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR input and output | XLR input and link; EtherCON control network |
| DSP | Integrated crossover, phase alignment, EQ and protection | Yes, CORE processing with PRONET control |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 60.4 lbs (27.4 kg) | 41.9 lbs (19 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.19 | 3.30 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.62 | 5.73 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | 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 | M10 hang point, OmniMount bracket point, 4x M6 bracket points, 10x M10 suspension points; 35mm pole mount | M10 and M6 fly points; pole-mount socket |
| Network Control | - | PRONET control over EtherCON/CANBUS |
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