Short answer: the RCF NX 912-A. Both are rated 4.0/5 for sound quality (#20 and #18 of 83 12-inch pa speakers), and the RCF NX 912-A costs $1,449 against $1,790 for the Axiom ED120A, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
The case for the RCF NX 912-A: A sturdy plywood 12 inch powered PA speaker with strong amplification, wide coverage and flexible rigging for professional systems. The catch: The truncated vendor measurement does not yield a preference score, preventing a confident tonal comparison with the scored leaders.
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. Watch for: 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 NX 912-A. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $341 less than the Axiom ED120A.
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A sturdy plywood 12 inch powered PA speaker with strong amplification, wide coverage and flexible rigging for professional systems.
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 NX 912-A | Axiom ED120A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,449.00 | $1,790 |
| Ranked | #20 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, 1.75” 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 15.9”D (620 x 361.4 x 404.5 mm) | 24”H x 14.2”W x 12.2”D (610 x 360 x 310 mm) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 58Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 100° x 60° | 60°-100° asymmetric x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo input and XLR output | XLR input and link; EtherCON control network |
| Amplifier Power | 2100W peak (1400W LF + 700W HF) | 1,200W continuous (900W LF + 300W HF Class D, manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1600Hz | - |
| Cabinet Material | Polyurea-coated plywood | 15mm reinforced phenolic birch plywood |
| Rigging | 6 x M10 inserts | M10 and M6 fly points; pole-mount socket |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control | Yes, CORE processing with PRONET control |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 45.9 lbs (20.8 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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