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 and is still sold new; the PreSonus ULT12 ranks #77 (rated 2.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The KV2 Audio EX12 is the more accurate pick. 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 0.84 for the PreSonus ULT12. The catch: The 60.4 lbs (27.4 kg) enclosure and premium price make it much less portable and accessible than the mainstream leaders.
The case for the PreSonus ULT12: A powered 12 inch PA speaker with an onboard mixer, rotatable horn and very wide coverage for shallow rooms. The tradeoff: The 3.50 ideal-subwoofer preference score is the weakest in this 15-model group, reflecting major response/directivity irregularity.
Buy the KV2 Audio EX12. It is rated higher for sound quality; the PreSonus ULT12 is no longer sold new.
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A highly accurate specialist 12 inch PA speaker with deep bass, very clear vocals and controlled throw.
A powered 12 inch PA speaker with an onboard mixer, rotatable horn and very wide coverage for shallow rooms.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KV2 Audio EX12 | PreSonus ULT12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,480 | $999.95 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #5 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #77 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, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 22kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 23.5”H x 14.5”W x 14.5”D (596 x 368 x 368 mm) | 25.2”H x 14”W x 13.9”D (641 x 356 x 353 mm) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.1kHz (manufacturer specified) | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 500W continuous (450W LF + 50W HF, manufacturer specified) | 1,300W peak / 650W continuous (1,000W / 500W LF; 300W / 150W HF, manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | Baltic birch plywood | 15mm eucalyptus plywood |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 80° x 40° | 110° x 50° |
| Maximum SPL | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 135dB (1300W peak power) |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR input and output | 2 x XLR/TRS combo |
| DSP | Integrated crossover, phase alignment, EQ and protection | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 60.4 lbs (27.4 kg) | 52 lbs (23.6 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.19 | 0.84 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.62 | 3.50 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | 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 |
| Rigging | M10 hang point, OmniMount bracket point, 4x M6 bracket points, 10x M10 suspension points; 35mm pole mount | M10 suspension points; two-position 35mm pole socket |
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