Short answer: the RCF KX 32-A. It ranks #7 of 83 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $4,198.50. The Martin Audio XP12 ranks #50, rated 3.5/5, at $1,366.80, $2,831.70 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The RCF KX 32-A is the better-sounding pick. A flagship 12 inch powered PA speaker with huge amplifier power, a large compression driver and smooth sound for demanding mains. The catch: 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.
Why pick the Martin Audio XP12: A versatile powered 12 inch PA speaker with a three channel mixer, channel EQ, rotatable horn and fairly deep bass. Watch for: The Spinorama source has unknown quality, limiting confidence in the score.
Buy the RCF KX 32-A. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $2,831.70 you would save on the Martin Audio XP12 does not close the gap.
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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 versatile powered 12 inch PA speaker with a three channel mixer, channel EQ, rotatable horn and fairly deep bass.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF KX 32-A | Martin Audio XP12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,198.50 | $1,366.80 |
| Ranked | #7 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #50 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” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 62Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 50Hz (-10dB) |
| Dimensions | 24.4”H x 14.2”W x 16.1”D (620 x 360 x 409.3 mm) | 22.6”H x 14.1”W x 12.5”D (574 x 358 x 318 mm) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 61.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 61.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 100° x 70°, rotatable | 80° x 50°, rotatable |
| Maximum SPL | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 128dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR audio input/link and EtherCON RDNet | 2 x XLR/TRS combo plus mix output |
| Amplifier Power | 3200W peak (2000W LF + 1200W HF) | 1,300W peak (1,000W LF + 300W HF, manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 750Hz | 2.3kHz active (24dB/octave) |
| Cabinet Material | Baltic birch plywood | Multi-angle birch/poplar plywood |
| Rigging | Quick-lock rigging; 6 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount | 17 M8 inserts; pole-mount socket |
| Network Control | RDNet | - |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE, Bass Motion Control, presets and RDNet | Yes, 3-channel mixer, channel EQ and voicing presets |
| Bluetooth | No | Optional control and audio module |
| Weight | 52 lbs (23.6 kg) | 39.7 lbs (18 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | 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 | - | 3.17 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.70 |
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