Short answer: the ProMaxX 112A, unless you can track down a used 112P and don’t mind its size and lack of modern features. These rank #2 and #4 out of 83 12-inch powered PA speakers, priced at $722 for the ProMaxX.
The 112P measures the best of any speaker in this category, but it’s a discontinued 70.5 lbs (32 kg) cabinet. Its medium-quality vendor data produces the category’s highest ideal-subwoofer preference score at 8.09, with 54Hz bass extension. The coaxial layout gives symmetric 90° coverage and strong feedback resistance for monitor and near-field work. It’s difficult to source, very heavy for a portable 12-inch box, and lacks modern networking or an onboard mixer, so its ranking reflects acoustic performance rather than present-day ownership convenience.
The ProMaxX 112A is the practical, currently available choice, and it measures well too. Medium-quality vendor data yields a strong 7.21 ideal-subwoofer preference score, second only to the QSC among the scored mainstream models in this category. Its measured bass extension of 68Hz means it needs a subwoofer sooner than most 12-inch competitors, and FBT’s distribution and service availability are less universal than QSC, JBL, Yamaha or RCF.
Buy the ProMaxX 112A for a currently available, strong-measuring 12-inch box you can actually order.
Buy the 112P only if you find one used and specifically want its class-leading coaxial measurement for monitor or near-field use, and can accept the weight and lack of modern connectivity.
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Specifications Side By Side
| L-Acoustics 112P | FBT ProMaxX 112A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,870 Discontinued | $722 |
| Ranked | #2 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #4 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Self-powered 2-way coaxial PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” coaxial woofer, 1.4” exit/3” voice-coil compression driver | 12” woofer, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, FRONT preset, manufacturer specified) | 48Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 21.3”H x 16.1”W x 15.4”D (540 x 410 x 390 mm) | 25.4”H x 15.8”W x 13.6”D (644 x 402 x 345 mm) |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR analog input | XLR combo input, XLR male output, RCA stereo input |
| Amplifier Power | 1,000W at 8Ω (manufacturer specified) | 900W RMS (700W LF + 200W HF); 1,800W peak (1,400W LF + 400W HF) |
| Cabinet Material | 18/24/30mm Baltic birch plywood | Polypropylene |
| Rigging | Integrated pole-mount socket; optional ETRI2-2 bracket and XTLIFTBAR | 2x M10 suspension points, 35mm pole-mount socket, wall-bracket flange plate |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 68Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 90° conical | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 133dB peak / 126dB continuous |
| DSP | Yes, onboard presets and protection | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 70.5 lbs (32 kg) | 39.9 lbs (18.1 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.61 | 4.30 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.09 | 7.21 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| 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 |
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: L-Acoustics 112P (measured by the manufacturer) and FBT ProMaxX 112A (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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