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 and is still sold new; the PreSonus ULT12 ranks #77 (rated 2.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The RCF ART 932-A is the better-sounding pick. A loud, wide covering 12 inch powered PA speaker with a large compression driver for clear vocals and live mains. Watch for: 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.
The case for the PreSonus ULT12: A powered 12 inch PA speaker with an onboard mixer, rotatable horn and very wide coverage for shallow rooms. Watch for: The 3.50 ideal-subwoofer preference score is the weakest in this 15-model group, reflecting major response/directivity irregularity.
Buy the RCF ART 932-A. It is rated higher for sound quality; the PreSonus ULT12 is no longer sold new.
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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 powered 12 inch PA speaker with an onboard mixer, rotatable horn and very wide coverage for shallow rooms.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 932-A | PreSonus ULT12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,399.00 | $999.95 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #9 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #77 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, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 25.3”H x 14.6”W x 14.3”D (642 x 370 x 363 mm) | 25.2”H x 14”W x 13.9”D (641 x 356 x 353 mm) |
| Coverage | 100° x 60° | 110° x 50° |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 135dB (1300W peak power) |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo | 2 x XLR/TRS combo |
| Amplifier Power | 2100W peak (1500W LF + 600W HF) | 1,300W peak / 650W continuous (1,000W / 500W LF; 300W / 150W HF, manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 700Hz | 1.6kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | PP composite | 15mm eucalyptus plywood |
| Rigging | M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount | M10 suspension points; two-position 35mm pole socket |
| DSP | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 41.4 lbs (18.8 kg) | 52 lbs (23.6 kg) |
| 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 | No | No |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 0.84 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 3.50 |
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