Short answer: choose between the Wharfedale Pro Delta X10 and L-Acoustics 112P 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 Wharfedale Pro Delta X10. Built from 15mm birch plywood with a titanium-diaphragm compression driver, it can run full-range passive or switch to bi-amp mode for more control when paired with separate amplifiers, and its 300W continuous/1,200W peak handling is a genuine budget entry point for a 10-inch box.
The case for the L-Acoustics 112P. Its medium-quality vendor Spinorama data produces the category’s highest ideal-subwoofer preference score at 8.09, with 54Hz bass extension. The coaxial layout gives symmetric 90° coverage and strong feedback resistance for monitor and near-field work.
Important trade-offs. Low-quality independent data shows a 1.49 ideal-subwoofer preference score with bass extension only to roughly 100Hz, the weakest measured result in this entire ranking; a subwoofer partner is effectively mandatory. This discontinued 70.5 lbs (32 kg) cabinet is difficult to source, very heavy for a portable 12-inch box and lacks modern networking or an onboard mixer. Its ranking reflects acoustic performance rather than present-day value or ownership convenience.
Buy the Wharfedale Pro Delta X10 when its stated format, coverage, and system features fit the job better.
Buy the L-Acoustics 112P when its stated output, control, and deployment strengths better match the system.
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A budget passive 10 inch PA speaker in a birch plywood cabinet that can run full range or in bi-amp mode.
A superb sounding coaxial 12 inch PA monitor with even coverage; now discontinued but worth buying used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Wharfedale Pro Delta X10 | L-Acoustics 112P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $640 Passive | $4,870 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #41 of 42 in 10-Inch PA Speakers | #2 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | Yes | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way (bi-amp capable) bass-reflex PA speaker | Self-powered 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, titanium-diaphragm compression driver | 12” coaxial woofer, 1.4” exit/3” voice-coil compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 60Hz - 20kHz (-10dB) | 50Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, FRONT preset, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 19.7”H x 13.3”W x 13”D (500 x 338 x 330 mm) | 21.3”H x 16.1”W x 15.4”D (540 x 410 x 390 mm) |
| Inputs | Two NL4 speakON-compatible connectors | Balanced XLR analog input |
| Amplifier Power | Passive/bi-amp speaker; use external amplification within the 300W continuous / 600W program / 1,200W peak handling rating | 1,000W at 8Ω (manufacturer specified) |
| Power Handling | 300W continuous / 600W program / 1,200W peak (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.8kHz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Cabinet Material | 15mm plywood with Rhino Rock finish | 18/24/30mm Baltic birch plywood |
| Rigging | Dual-angle 35mm (0°/10°) pole mount | Integrated pole-mount socket; optional ETRI2-2 bracket and XTLIFTBAR |
| Maximum SPL | 128dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 100Hz (measured, independent data) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | -2.02 | 5.61 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 1.49 | 8.09 |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 90° conical |
| DSP | No (passive; switchable full-range or external bi-amp mode) | Yes, onboard presets and protection |
| Weight | 40.1 lbs (18.2 kg) | 70.5 lbs (32 kg) |
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: Wharfedale Pro Delta X10 (measured by the manufacturer) and L-Acoustics 112P (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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