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 HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA ranks #27, rated 3.8/5, and costs $1,899, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The QSC K12.2 is the more accurate, deeper-bass pick. A reliable 12 inch PA speaker with excellent sound and flexible built in processing, a safe choice for most events. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.46 against 3.70 for the HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA. Its bass reaches about 48Hz before falling 3dB, against 63Hz for the HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA. It keeps a wired aux input, which the HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA lacks. The tradeoff: The underlying Spinorama source is low quality, so its apparent measured lead deserves caution.
The case for the HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA: A good sounding full range 12 inch powered PA speaker with networkable DSP for larger systems. The catch: Measured bass extension is 63Hz and the value proposition depends on needing its system networking and professional rigging features.
Buy the QSC K12.2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the QSC K12.2 reaches 48 Hz (3 dB down) against 63 Hz for the HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the QSC K12.2 scores 7.7 against 6.5 for the HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
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Specifications Side By Side
| QSC K12.2 | HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.99 | $1,899.00 |
| Ranked | #1 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #27 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1.4” compression driver | 12” woofer, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 64Hz - 19kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 55Hz - 20kHz (-10dB) |
| Dimensions | 23.7”H x 14”W x 13.8”D (602 x 356 x 350 mm) | 26.4”H x 14.6”W x 11.8”D (670 x 370 x 300 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 2025W peak (1800W LF + 225W HF) | 2,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | Impact-resistant ABS | Hybrid birch multiplex/MDF |
| Rigging | 2 x M10 inserts and pull-back point; 35mm pole mount | Three M8 points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 48Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 63Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 75° conical | 70° x 50° |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 131dB peak / 128dB continuous |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR/TRS combo, 3.5mm aux | XLR/jack combo input, XLR thru and XLR DSP output |
| DSP | Yes | Yes, network controllable |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 39 lbs (17.7 kg) | 50.7 lbs (23 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.46 | 3.70 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.73 | 6.45 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1.8kHz FIR (manufacturer specified) |
| Network Control | - | EtherCON input/thru; DSP CONTROL software |
Where the Ratings Come From
- QSC K12.2: Spinorama.org measurements.
- HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA: Spinorama.org measurements.
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