Short answer: the RCF KX 32-A for better sound quality, the Axiom ED120A for the lower price. The RCF KX 32-A ranks #7 of 83 12-inch pa speakers, rated 4.3/5, at $4,198.50. The Axiom ED120A ranks #18, rated 4.0/5, at $1,790, $2,408.50 cheaper.
What the RCF KX 32-A does well: A flagship 12 inch powered PA speaker with huge amplifier power, a large compression driver and smooth sound for demanding mains. Watch for: The measurement is truncated and cannot produce a preference score, while the 52 lbs (23.6 kg) plywood enclosure is heavier than mainstream molded alternatives.
The case for the Axiom ED120A: 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 RCF KX 32-A if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Axiom ED120A if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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A flagship 12 inch powered PA speaker with huge amplifier power, a large compression driver and smooth sound for demanding 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 KX 32-A | Axiom ED120A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,198.50 | $1,790 |
| Ranked | #7 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #18 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex point-source PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” neodymium woofer, 1.4” exit/3” dome compression driver | 12” woofer, 1.4” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 65Hz - 17kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 24.4”H x 14.2”W x 16.1”D (620 x 360 x 409.3 mm) | 24”H x 14.2”W x 12.2”D (610 x 360 x 310 mm) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 61.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 100° x 70°, rotatable | 60°-100° asymmetric x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR audio input/link and EtherCON RDNet | XLR input and link; EtherCON control network |
| Amplifier Power | 3200W peak (2000W LF + 1200W HF) | 1,200W continuous (900W LF + 300W HF Class D, manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 750Hz | - |
| Cabinet Material | Baltic birch plywood | 15mm reinforced phenolic birch plywood |
| Rigging | Quick-lock rigging; 6 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount | M10 and M6 fly points; pole-mount socket |
| Network Control | RDNet | PRONET control over EtherCON/CANBUS |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, Bass Motion Control, presets and RDNet | Yes, CORE processing with PRONET control |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 52 lbs (23.6 kg) | 41.9 lbs (19 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | 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 |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.30 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.73 |
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