Short answer: the Axiom ED120A. It ranks #18 of 83 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality (rated 4.0/5) at $1,790 and is still sold new; the RCF ART 712-A MK4 ranks #65 (rated 3.1/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The RCF ART 712-A MK4’s replacement, the RCF ART 712-A MK5, is rated 3.6/5 at $549.
The case for the RCF ART 712-A MK4: A straightforward powered 12 inch PA speaker that is easy to carry, with loud output and a broad horn. The catch: The low-quality vendor measurement is truncated and cannot produce a reliable preference score.
The Axiom ED120A is the better-sounding option. A good sounding professional 12 inch powered PA speaker with deep bass, remote control and an asymmetric horn for installs. The catch: The 132dB claimed peak is competitive rather than class-leading, and the asymmetric 60°-to-100° pattern needs more deliberate aiming than a conventional symmetric horn.
Buy the Axiom ED120A. It is rated higher for sound quality; the RCF ART 712-A MK4 is no longer sold new.
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A straightforward powered 12 inch PA speaker that is easy to carry, with loud output and a broad horn.
A good sounding professional 12 inch powered PA speaker with deep bass, remote control and an asymmetric horn for installs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 712-A MK4 | Axiom ED120A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $509.00 Discontinued | $1,790 |
| Ranked | #65 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #18 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” compression driver | 12” woofer, 1.4” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 65Hz - 17kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 25.1”H x 15.2”W x 14.3”D (637 x 387 x 363 mm) | 24”H x 14.2”W x 12.2”D (610 x 360 x 310 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 1,400W peak / 700W RMS (1,000W LF + 400W HF peak, manufacturer specified) | 1,200W continuous (900W LF + 300W HF Class D, manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene composite | 15mm reinforced phenolic birch plywood |
| Rigging | Two M10 fly points; pole mount | M10 and M6 fly points; pole-mount socket |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 60°-100° asymmetric x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo input and XLR link | XLR input and link; EtherCON control network |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, EQ, limiting and protection | Yes, CORE processing with PRONET control |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) | 41.9 lbs (19 kg) |
| 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 | No |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Network Control | - | PRONET control over EtherCON/CANBUS |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.30 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.73 |
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