Short answer: choose between the Martin Audio XP15 and DAS Audio Vantec 15A for the deployment, not from the automatic ranking alone. Their driver format, power requirements, coverage, bass reach, output capability, and control features determine which is the more practical PA for a particular room or system.
The case for the Martin Audio XP15. Medium-quality vendor data returns a 4.71 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 48Hz measured extension, extending the XP12’s rotatable horn and Class-D amplification to a 15-inch cabinet.
The case for the DAS Audio Vantec 15A. Medium-quality vendor data shows 52Hz measured extension, and its 90° x 50° coverage and 135dB claimed peak carry over the Vantec 12A’s Class-D amplification and Bluetooth control into a 15-inch cabinet.
Important trade-offs. Martin Audio has a smaller North American dealer network than JBL, Yamaha or QSC, and pricing is not yet well established for this model. The 2.87 ideal-subwoofer preference score is one of the lower results in this ranking, well below the Vantec 12A’s own measured result. At 56.2 lbs (25.5 kg) it is meaningfully heavier than the 12-inch model.
Buy the Martin Audio XP15 when its stated format, coverage, and system features fit the job better.
Buy the DAS Audio Vantec 15A when its stated output, control, and deployment strengths better match the system.
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A powered 15 inch PA speaker with a rotatable horn, two combo inputs and fairly deep bass for gigs and events.
A powered 15 inch PA speaker with Bluetooth app control, an aux input and high output for gigs and events.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Martin Audio XP15 | DAS Audio Vantec 15A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,950 | $1,818.99 |
| Ranked | #50 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers | #56 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 15” woofer, compression driver | 15” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 45Hz (-10dB) | 45Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 27.2”H x 16.8”W x 16”D (690 x 427 x 407 mm) | 28.3”H x 17.5”W x 15”D (720 x 445 x 380 mm) |
| Inputs | Two female XLR/quarter-inch combo inputs; male XLR mix output | Two female XLR inputs, 3.5mm auxiliary input and male XLR loop output |
| Amplifier Power | 1,300W peak (1,000W LF + 300W HF, manufacturer specified) | 750W continuous / 1,500W peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2kHz active (24dB/octave) | - |
| Cabinet Material | Multi-angle birch/poplar plywood | Birch plywood |
| Rigging | Thirteen M8 inserts; pole-mount socket | M10 rigging points |
| Coverage | 80° x 50°, rotatable | 90° x 50° |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 56Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes, control via DAS Audio app |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.44 | 0.45 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.71 | 2.87 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak / 125dB continuous | 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 57.3 lbs (26 kg) | 56.2 lbs (25.5 kg) |
| Network Control | - | DAScontrol and DASlink app |
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: Martin Audio XP15 (measured by the manufacturer) and DAS Audio Vantec 15A (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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