Short answer: the Seeburg X6. It ranks #23 of 83 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $1,975. The d&b audiotechnik 24S ranks #32, rated 3.8/5, at $1,620, $355 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
Why pick the Seeburg X6: A loud, easy to drive passive coaxial 12 inch PA speaker with consistent sound across its pattern, ideal for bands and venues. The catch: Bass reaches 80Hz at -3dB and about 66Hz at -10dB, so a subwoofer is still needed for full-range music.
The d&b audiotechnik 24S is the deeper-bass pick. A passive installation speaker with two 12 inch woofers for full range use and a rotatable horn for long throw in larger rooms. Its bass reaches about 69Hz before falling 3dB, against 80Hz for the Seeburg X6. Watch for: The 3.4dB reference band means tonal balance is less even than the best 12-inch speakers here.
Buy the Seeburg X6. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $355 saving on the d&b audiotechnik 24S is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Seeburg X6 | d&b audiotechnik 24S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,975 Passive | $1,620 Passive |
| Ranked | #23 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #32 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker | Passive 2-way installation loudspeaker |
| Drivers | 12” neodymium woofer (3.5” voice coil), coaxial 1.4” neodymium compression driver (3” voice coil) | 2x 12” neodymium woofers, 1.4” exit compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 18kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 18kHz (-5dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 19.7”H x 14.2”W x 13”D (500 x 360 x 330 mm) | 31.5”H x 16.1”W x 16.5”D (800 x 410 x 420 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (self-powered X6 dp version available) | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (d&b amplifiers) |
| Power Handling | 500W AES / 1,500W peak | 500W RMS / 2,000W peak |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 138dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 80° x 60° (rotatable) | 75° x 45° (rotatable) |
| Sensitivity | 99dB (1W/1m) | - |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | 4 ohms |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive) |
| Rigging | 9x M10 points, 35mm pole mount | 8 x M10 inserts on top, bottom and sides |
| Weight | 40.8 lbs (18.5 kg) | 72.8 lbs (33 kg) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| 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 |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 80Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 69Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 66.3Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | about 53Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.07 | 3.11 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.04 | 5.81 |
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