Short answer: the L-Acoustics X12, if you are buying new. The L-Acoustics 112P measures as well as it (#2 vs #3 of 83 12-inch pa speakers, 4.6/5 vs 4.6/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the L-Acoustics X12 is still sold new at $3,170.
Why pick the L-Acoustics X12: An excellent sounding 12 inch PA speaker, a passive coaxial cabinet with highly accurate, consistent sound across its whole coverage area. Watch for: This is a passive cabinet that needs an L-Acoustics amplified controller such as the LA4X or LA12X, so the box alone will not play.
The L-Acoustics 112P is the deeper-bass choice. A superb sounding coaxial 12 inch PA monitor with even coverage; now discontinued but worth buying used. Its bass reaches about 60Hz before falling 3dB, against 78Hz for the L-Acoustics X12. The tradeoff: This discontinued 70.5 lbs (32 kg) cabinet is difficult to source, very heavy for a portable 12-inch box and lacks modern networking or an onboard mixer.
Buy the L-Acoustics X12 new; the L-Acoustics 112P is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Specifications Side By Side
| L-Acoustics X12 | L-Acoustics 112P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,170 Passive | $4,870 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #3 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #2 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | Yes | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker | Self-powered 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” cone woofer, 3” neodymium compression driver (coaxial) | 12” coaxial woofer, 1.4” exit/3” voice-coil compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 59Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, FRONT preset, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 19.5”H x 16.9”W x 14.8”D (496 x 430 x 375 mm) | 21.3”H x 16.1”W x 15.4”D (540 x 410 x 390 mm) |
| Inputs | Speakon 4-pole input and link | Balanced XLR analog input |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires an L-Acoustics amplified controller (LA2Xi, LA4X, LA8 or LA12X) | 1,000W at 8Ω (manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | Baltic beech and birch plywood | 18/24/30mm Baltic birch plywood |
| Rigging | M8 and M10 threaded inserts, 35mm pole socket, dual handles | Integrated pole-mount socket; optional ETRI2-2 bracket and XTLIFTBAR |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 78Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 90° conical |
| Maximum SPL | 136dB (manufacturer specified) | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| DSP | No (passive; processing and protection come from the amplified controller) | Yes, onboard presets and protection |
| Weight | 44.1 lbs (20 kg) | 70.5 lbs (32 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.60 | 5.61 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.52 | 8.09 |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | No | 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 |
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