QSC K12.2 vs HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F

Short answer: the QSC K12.2. It ranks #1 of 50 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 4.7/5, at $899.99. The HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F ranks #46, rated 3.2/5, at $666, $233.99 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.

Why pick the QSC K12.2: The strongest all-round tonal result in this popular-model group: the vendor Spinorama data produces a 7.73 ideal-subwoofer preference score and 48Hz measured bass extension. The catch: The underlying Spinorama source is low quality, so its apparent measured lead deserves caution.

The case for the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F: The passive version of the LINEAR 5 112 FA, with a 12-inch woofer and 1-inch compression driver on a rotatable asymmetric horn that widens from 60° to 90°, rated to 135dB peak. The catch: The standalone preference score is only 1.13, with a 0.806 listening-window deviation and bass measuring 82.5Hz at -3dB, so tonal balance is uneven and it needs a subwoofer.

Buy the QSC K12.2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $233.99 you would save on the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F does not close the gap.

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The Two Speakers In Full

QSC K12.2: $899.99 Amazon B&H Photo Video Guitar Center eBay

Pros: The strongest all-round tonal result in this popular-model group: the vendor Spinorama data produces a 7.73 ideal-subwoofer preference score and 48Hz measured bass extension. Extensive onboard DSP, flexible main/monitor use and a long market track record make it an unusually safe general-purpose choice. Measured bass extension of 48Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The underlying Spinorama source is low quality, so its apparent measured lead deserves caution. It is not the cheapest 12-inch option, and serious dance music or high-output live use still benefits from a subwoofer.

Full QSC K12.2 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	2025W peak (1800W LF + 225W HF)
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-3dB)	48Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Impact-resistant ABS
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	75° conical
DSP	Yes
Dimensions	23.7”H x 14”W x 13.8”D (602 x 356 x 350 mm)
Drivers	12” woofer, 1.4” compression driver
Frequency Response	45Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	2 x XLR/TRS combo, 3.5mm aux
Maximum SPL	132dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	2 x M10 inserts and pull-back point; 35mm pole mount
Spinorama Preference Score	5.46
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	7.73
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Weight	39 lbs (17.7 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

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HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F: $666 Passive Thomann eBay

Pros: The passive version of the LINEAR 5 112 FA, with a 12-inch woofer and 1-inch compression driver on a rotatable asymmetric horn that widens from 60° to 90°, rated to 135dB peak. High-quality manufacturer measurements give a 4.21 preference score with an ideal subwoofer, and bass reaches about 60Hz at -10dB. Measured bass extension of 82.5Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The standalone preference score is only 1.13, with a 0.806 listening-window deviation and bass measuring 82.5Hz at -3dB, so tonal balance is uneven and it needs a subwoofer. It is passive and needs an external amplifier; B&H no longer carries it.

Full HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	Passive speaker; requires external amplification
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	about 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Passive 2-way PA speaker
Coverage	60°-90° asymmetric x 55° (rotatable)
DSP	No (passive)
Dimensions	26.3”H x 14.6”W x 14.4”D (668 x 370 x 365 mm)
Drivers	12” woofer (2.5” voice coil), 1” compression driver (1.75” voice coil)
Frequency Response	79Hz - 18kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Maximum SPL	135dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
Power Handling	500W RMS / 1,000W program
RCA Input	No
Spinorama Preference Score	1.13
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	4.21
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	52.7 lbs (23.9 kg)
XLR Input	No

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