Short answer: the Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 12. It ranks #64 of 78 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.1/5, at $3,000. The JBL SRX812P ranks #68, rated 3.0/5, at $1,799, $1,201 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
What the Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 12 does well: The self-powered version of the measured Martin Audio CDD12, with the same 12” Coaxial Differential Dispersion driver plus built-in Class D amplification, DSP tuning and Dante networking. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
Why pick the JBL SRX812P: A powered two-way PA speaker from JBL’s SRX800 tour-grade line with a 12” woofer and a compression driver on a waveguide, rated at 2,000W, with onboard DSP presets and XLR/TRS combo inputs. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from its measured three-way sibling, the JBL SRX835P, which Audio Science Review found uneven.
Buy the Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 12. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $1,201 saving on the JBL SRX812P is not enough to make up the difference.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 12 2.8 to 3.4; JBL SRX812P 2.6 to 3.4). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 12 | JBL SRX812P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,000.00 | $1,799.00 each |
| Ranked | #64 of 78 in 12-Inch PA Speakers Estimated | #68 of 78 in 12-Inch PA Speakers Estimated |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 62Hz (manufacturer specified) | 57Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Rigging | 15 x M8 inserts; top hat pole mount | 12 x M10 inserts; dual 36mm pole sockets |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way coaxial PA speaker | - |
| Drivers | 12” woofer with coaxial 1” exit HF driver | 12” woofer, compression driver on waveguide |
| Frequency Response | 62Hz - 20kHz (±3dB), 50Hz (-10dB) (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | Class D, bi-amplified | 2,000W |
| Maximum SPL | 128dB peak / 122dB continuous (manufacturer specified) | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 61.7 lbs (28 kg) | 54.9 lbs (24.9 kg) |
| Network Control | Dante | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| DSP | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | Yes |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
| Inputs | - | XLR/TRS combo |
| DIY Kit | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 12: $3,000.00 Estimated Full Compass eBay
Same family: the Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 8 (smaller powered model, estimated 3.4/5), the Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 15 (larger powered model, estimated 3.5/5), the Martin Audio CDD5 (smallest passive model, estimated 3/5), the Martin Audio CDD6 (passive model, estimated 3.1/5), the Martin Audio CDD8 (passive model, rated 3.2/5), the Martin Audio CDD10 (passive model, rated 3.1/5), the Martin Audio CDD12 (passive model, ranked lower, rated 2.9/5) and the Martin Audio CDD15 (largest passive model, rated 3.3/5).
Pros: The self-powered version of the measured Martin Audio CDD12, with the same 12” Coaxial Differential Dispersion driver plus built-in Class D amplification, DSP tuning and Dante networking. Martin rates it at 128dB peak / 122dB continuous with bass to 50Hz (-10dB), and the coaxial driver rotates for horizontal or vertical mounting.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. It costs far more than most powered PA speakers of its size, and the CDD design favors even coverage over maximum throw.
Full Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 12 review and specifications →
| Released | 2016 (10 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Class D, bi-amplified |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 62Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| DSP | Yes |
| Drivers | 12” woofer with coaxial 1” exit HF driver |
| Frequency Response | 62Hz - 20kHz (±3dB), 50Hz (-10dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 128dB peak / 122dB continuous (manufacturer specified) |
| Network Control | Dante |
| Passive | No |
| Rigging | 15 x M8 inserts; top hat pole mount |
| Weight | 61.7 lbs (28 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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JBL SRX812P: $1,799.00 each Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the JBL SRX815P (larger model, estimated 3/5) and the JBL SRX835P (larger model, rated 3/5).
Pros: A powered two-way PA speaker from JBL’s SRX800 tour-grade line with a 12” woofer and a compression driver on a waveguide, rated at 2,000W, with onboard DSP presets and XLR/TRS combo inputs.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from its measured three-way sibling, the JBL SRX835P, which Audio Science Review found uneven.
Full JBL SRX812P review and specifications →
| Released | 2015 (11 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 2,000W |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 57Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| DSP | Yes |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, compression driver on waveguide |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo |
| Maximum SPL | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 12 x M10 inserts; dual 36mm pole sockets |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 54.9 lbs (24.9 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons