Short answer: the KV2 Audio EX12 on measured sound quality, the RCF ART 712-A MK5 on price. The KV2 Audio EX12 ranks #5 of 83 12-inch pa speakers, rated 4.4/5, at $3,480. The RCF ART 712-A MK5 ranks #41, rated 3.6/5, at $549, $2,931 cheaper.
The KV2 Audio EX12 is the better-sounding choice. A highly accurate specialist 12 inch PA speaker with deep bass, very clear vocals and controlled throw. The tradeoff: The 60.4 lbs (27.4 kg) enclosure and premium price make it much less portable and accessible than the mainstream leaders.
What the RCF ART 712-A MK5 does well: An affordable 12 inch powered PA speaker with simple controls, a good top for pairing with a subwoofer. Watch for: The local low-quality manufacturer data has no computed preference score, making its measured tonal position uncertain.
Buy the KV2 Audio EX12 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the RCF ART 712-A MK5 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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A highly accurate specialist 12 inch PA speaker with deep bass, very clear vocals and controlled throw.
An affordable 12 inch powered PA speaker with simple controls, a good top for pairing with a subwoofer.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KV2 Audio EX12 | RCF ART 712-A MK5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,480 | $549.00 |
| Ranked | #5 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #41 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, 1.75” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 22kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 23.5”H x 14.5”W x 14.5”D (596 x 368 x 368 mm) | 25.1”H x 15.2”W x 14.3”D (637 x 387 x 363 mm) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.1kHz (manufacturer specified) | 1600Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 500W continuous (450W LF + 50W HF, manufacturer specified) | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) |
| Cabinet Material | Baltic birch plywood | PP composite |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 65.0Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 80° x 40° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR input and output | XLR/TRS combo |
| DSP | Integrated crossover, phase alignment, EQ and protection | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 60.4 lbs (27.4 kg) | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.19 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.62 | - |
| 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 | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount |
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