Short answer: the QSC K12.2. It ranks #1 of 83 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 4.7/5, at $899.99; the Electro-Voice MFX-12MC ranks #57, rated 3.3/5, and costs $2,805.33, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The QSC K12.2 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A reliable 12 inch PA speaker with excellent sound and flexible built in processing, a safe choice for most events. Its bass reaches about 48Hz before falling 3dB, against 82.5Hz for the Electro-Voice MFX-12MC. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Electro-Voice MFX-12MC lacks. The tradeoff: The underlying Spinorama source is low quality, so its apparent measured lead deserves caution.
What the Electro-Voice MFX-12MC does well: A compact coaxial 12 inch stage monitor with high peak output and a tight coverage pattern for stage and fill use. The tradeoff: This is not self-powered: it requires an external amplifier and can be run passive or externally bi-amplified, so it is less convenient than every conventional powered cabinet here.
Buy the QSC K12.2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Electro-Voice MFX-12MC and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the QSC K12.2 reaches 48 Hz (3 dB down) against 82.5 Hz for the Electro-Voice MFX-12MC, about an octave deeper. Low bass that the other only hints at comes through with real weight.
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Specifications Side By Side
| QSC K12.2 | Electro-Voice MFX-12MC | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.99 | $2,805.33 Passive |
| Ranked | #1 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #57 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | Yes |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Passive or externally bi-amplified 2-way coaxial PA monitor |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1.4” compression driver | 12” coaxial LF/MF driver, 3” HF compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 62Hz - 18kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified); 50Hz - 19kHz (-10dB) |
| Dimensions | 23.7”H x 14”W x 13.8”D (602 x 356 x 350 mm) | 19.7”H x 16.5”W x 11.7”D (500 x 420 x 298 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 2025W peak (1800W LF + 225W HF) | Passive/bi-amp speaker; use external amplification within the 450W continuous / 3,000W peak handling rating |
| Cabinet Material | Impact-resistant ABS | 12-18mm Baltic birch plywood with EVCoat finish |
| Rigging | 2 x M10 inserts and pull-back point; 35mm pole mount | Four M10 suspension points; integrated 35mm pole cup |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 48Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 75° conical | 60° x 40°, rotatable |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 135dB peak with recommended amplification |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR/TRS combo, 3.5mm aux | NL4 speakON input and link |
| DSP | Yes | Requires external amplifier/DSP settings |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 39 lbs (17.7 kg) | 41.9 lbs (19 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.46 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.73 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Power Handling | - | 450W continuous / 3,000W peak (manufacturer specified) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- QSC K12.2: Spinorama.org measurements.
- Electro-Voice MFX-12MC: Spinorama.org measurements.
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