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 HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA ranks #27, rated 3.8/5, at $1,899, $76 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 HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. A good sounding full range 12 inch powered PA speaker with networkable DSP for larger systems. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 3.70 against 3.07 for the Seeburg X6. Its bass reaches about 63Hz before falling 3dB, against 80Hz for the Seeburg X6. Watch for: Measured bass extension is 63Hz and the value proposition depends on needing its system networking and professional rigging features.
Buy the Seeburg X6. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $76 with the HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Seeburg X6 | HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,975 Passive | $1,899.00 |
| Ranked | #23 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #27 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | Yes | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” neodymium woofer (3.5” voice coil), coaxial 1.4” neodymium compression driver (3” voice coil) | 12” woofer, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 18kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) | 64Hz - 19kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 55Hz - 20kHz (-10dB) |
| Dimensions | 19.7”H x 14.2”W x 13”D (500 x 360 x 330 mm) | 26.4”H x 14.6”W x 11.8”D (670 x 370 x 300 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (self-powered X6 dp version available) | 2,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified) |
| Power Handling | 500W AES / 1,500W peak | - |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 131dB peak / 128dB continuous |
| Coverage | 80° x 60° (rotatable) | 70° x 50° |
| Sensitivity | 99dB (1W/1m) | - |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | - |
| DSP | No (passive) | Yes, network controllable |
| Rigging | 9x M10 points, 35mm pole mount | Three M8 points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount |
| Weight | 40.8 lbs (18.5 kg) | 50.7 lbs (23 kg) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | No | 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 |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 80Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 63Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 66.3Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.07 | 3.70 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.04 | 6.45 |
| Inputs | - | XLR/jack combo input, XLR thru and XLR DSP output |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1.8kHz FIR (manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | - | Hybrid birch multiplex/MDF |
| Network Control | - | EtherCON input/thru; DSP CONTROL software |
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