Short answer: the RCF ART 932-A. It ranks #9 of 83 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $1,399; the Axiom ED120A ranks #18, rated 4.0/5, and costs $1,790, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the RCF ART 932-A: A loud, wide covering 12 inch powered PA speaker with a large compression driver for clear vocals and live mains. The tradeoff: The local low-quality vendor data does not currently produce a preference score, so this position has lower measurement confidence than the QSC, JBL and scored FBT models.
What the Axiom ED120A does well: A good sounding professional 12 inch powered PA speaker with deep bass, remote control and an asymmetric horn for installs. The tradeoff: 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 RCF ART 932-A. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Axiom ED120A 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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A loud, wide covering 12 inch powered PA speaker with a large compression driver for clear vocals and live mains.
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 932-A | Axiom ED120A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,399.00 | $1,790 |
| Ranked | #9 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #18 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| 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 with 3” voice coil | 12” woofer, 1.4” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 65Hz - 17kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 25.3”H x 14.6”W x 14.3”D (642 x 370 x 363 mm) | 24”H x 14.2”W x 12.2”D (610 x 360 x 310 mm) |
| Coverage | 100° x 60° | 60°-100° asymmetric x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo | XLR input and link; EtherCON control network |
| Amplifier Power | 2100W peak (1500W LF + 600W HF) | 1,200W continuous (900W LF + 300W HF Class D, manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 700Hz | - |
| Cabinet Material | PP composite | 15mm reinforced phenolic birch plywood |
| Rigging | M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount | M10 and M6 fly points; pole-mount socket |
| DSP | Yes | Yes, CORE processing with PRONET control |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 41.4 lbs (18.8 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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