Short answer: the RCF NX 912-A. It ranks #20 of 83 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $1,449. The Martin Audio XP12 ranks #50, rated 3.5/5, at $1,366.80, $82.20 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The RCF NX 912-A is the better-sounding pick. A sturdy plywood 12 inch powered PA speaker with strong amplification, wide coverage and flexible rigging for professional systems. Watch for: The truncated vendor measurement does not yield a preference score, preventing a confident tonal comparison with the scored leaders.
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 NX 912-A. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $82.20 with the Martin Audio XP12 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A sturdy plywood 12 inch powered PA speaker with strong amplification, wide coverage and flexible rigging for professional systems.
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 NX 912-A | Martin Audio XP12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,449.00 | $1,366.80 |
| Ranked | #20 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #50 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” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 62Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 50Hz (-10dB) |
| Dimensions | 24.4”H x 14.2”W x 15.9”D (620 x 361.4 x 404.5 mm) | 22.6”H x 14.1”W x 12.5”D (574 x 358 x 318 mm) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 58Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 61.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 100° x 60° | 80° x 50°, rotatable |
| Maximum SPL | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 128dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo input and XLR output | 2 x XLR/TRS combo plus mix output |
| Amplifier Power | 2100W peak (1400W LF + 700W HF) | 1,300W peak (1,000W LF + 300W HF, manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1600Hz | 2.3kHz active (24dB/octave) |
| Cabinet Material | Polyurea-coated plywood | Multi-angle birch/poplar plywood |
| Rigging | 6 x M10 inserts | 17 M8 inserts; pole-mount socket |
| DSP | Yes, FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control | Yes, 3-channel mixer, channel EQ and voicing presets |
| Bluetooth | No | Optional control and audio module |
| Weight | 45.9 lbs (20.8 kg) | 39.7 lbs (18 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 | - | 3.17 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.70 |
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