Short answer: choose between the Vue Audiotechnik H-15 and HK Audio LINEAR 7 115 FA for the deployment, not from the automatic ranking alone. Their driver format, power requirements, coverage, bass reach, output capability, and control features determine which is the more practical PA for a particular room or system.
The case for the Vue Audiotechnik H-15. Low-quality vendor data still returns a strong 5.2 ideal-subwoofer preference score with roughly 70Hz extension, continuing the h-Class’s beryllium-diaphragm compression driver and narrow, feedback-resistant 60° x 40° pattern from the h-12.
The case for the HK Audio LINEAR 7 115 FA. High-quality vendor data returns a 6.03 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 60Hz measured extension. MILAN/AVB networking, a 10-band parametric EQ and a rotatable constant-directivity horn make it a systems-oriented choice for professional deployment.
Important trade-offs. The low-quality measurement source limits confidence in the exact result. At 70.5 lbs (32 kg) this is a heavy 15-inch cabinet, and buyers who do not need networked audio may find comparable performance in simpler mainstream models. The 60° x 40° pattern is narrower than several rivals.
Buy the Vue Audiotechnik H-15 when its stated format, coverage, and system features fit the job better.
Buy the HK Audio LINEAR 7 115 FA when its stated output, control, and deployment strengths better match the system.
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A premium powered 15 inch PA speaker with a beryllium compression driver, clear sound and a feedback resistant pattern for touring.
A powered 15 inch PA speaker with good sound, network audio, detailed EQ and a rotatable horn for professional systems.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Vue Audiotechnik H-15 | HK Audio LINEAR 7 115 FA | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6,500 | $1,999.00 |
| Ranked | #3 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers | #7 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 15” woofer, beryllium-diaphragm compression driver | 15” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 42Hz - 21kHz (±1.5dB, manufacturer specified) | 57Hz - 19kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 54Hz - 20kHz (-10dB) |
| Dimensions | 27.2”H x 17.2”W x 18”D (692 x 438 x 457 mm) | 28”H x 17.7”W x 17.7”D (710 x 450 x 450 mm) |
| Inputs | XLR analog/AES input with XLR loop output | XLR/jack combo input, XLR thru and XLR DSP output |
| Amplifier Power | 1,105W long-term (830W LF + 275W HF); 2,400W burst (2,000W LF + 400W HF) | 2,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | Multi-ply birch hardwood | Hybrid birch multiplex/MDF |
| Network Control | Ethernet/IP remote monitoring and control | EtherCON input/thru; DSP CONTROL software |
| Coverage | 60° x 40° | 60° x 40°, rotatable |
| Maximum SPL | 136dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes | Yes, networked 10-band PEQ, filters, delay and limiter |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 83.8 lbs (38 kg) | 70.5 lbs (32 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.10 | 3.43 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.07 | 6.03 |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Rigging | Integrated M10 fly points plus built-in pole mount; optional flying hardware for array/support configurations | Four M8 points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1.5kHz FIR (manufacturer specified) |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: Vue Audiotechnik H-15 (measured by the manufacturer) and HK Audio LINEAR 7 115 FA (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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