Short answer: the Yamaha CBR12. It ranks #53 of 78 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality (rated 3.4/5); the Bose AMM112 ranks #57 (rated 3.3/5).
What the Yamaha CBR12 does well: The passive version of the measured Yamaha DBR12, sharing its 12” woofer, compression driver and lightweight polypropylene cabinet with 90° x 60° coverage. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
What the Bose AMM112 does well: High-quality manufacturer measurements show a smooth on-axis response (0.87dB average deviation), and the wedge-shaped cabinet works as a main, fill or floor monitor with wide 110° x 60° coverage and a 131dB peak. The catch: Preference scores of 1.38 standalone and 4.58 with an ideal subwoofer are modest, with bass to 88Hz at -3dB and only about 74Hz at -10dB, shallow for a 12-inch woofer.
Buy the Yamaha CBR12. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Bose AMM112.
About the ratings: the Yamaha CBR12’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.0 to 3.8, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha CBR12 | Bose AMM112 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $334.99 Passive | Passive |
| Ranked | #53 of 78 in 12-Inch PA Speakers Estimated | #57 of 78 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 eyebolt points; 35mm pole mount | 2 x 35mm pole cups; 6 x M10 inserts |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1” voice coil compression driver | 12” coaxial woofer and compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | 70Hz - 18kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 110° x 60° |
| Power Handling | 700W peak | - |
| Maximum SPL | 125dB (calculated, manufacturer specified) | 131dB peak / 121dB continuous (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 96dB | 96dB |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | - |
| Weight | 30.6 lbs (13.9 kg) | 48.5 lbs (22 kg) |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Dimensions | - | 18”H x 18”W x 15.1”D (457 x 457 x 383 mm) |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
| Microphone Input | - | No |
| Guitar Input | - | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 87.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | about 73.6Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 1.38 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 4.58 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Yamaha CBR12: $334.99 Passive Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the Yamaha DBR10 (smallest powered model, rated 3.4/5), the Yamaha DBR12 (powered model, ranked higher, rated 3.6/5), the Yamaha DBR15 (largest powered model, rated 2.9/5), the Yamaha CBR10 (smaller passive model, estimated 3.2/5) and the Yamaha CBR15 (larger passive model, estimated 2.7/5).
Pros: The passive version of the measured Yamaha DBR12, sharing its 12” woofer, compression driver and lightweight polypropylene cabinet with 90° x 60° coverage. Yamaha rates it at 96dB sensitivity, 125dB maximum SPL and bass to 48Hz (-10dB), and at 13.9 kg it is one of the lighter 12-inch boxes.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. It needs an external amplifier, and without the powered model’s DSP its response depends on the amplifier’s EQ. The measured powered version is a budget design, so expect the same limits on output and smoothness.
Full Yamaha CBR12 review and specifications →
| Released | Dec 2014 (11 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1” voice coil compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 125dB (calculated, manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 700W peak |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 eyebolt points; 35mm pole mount |
| Sensitivity | 96dB |
| Weight | 30.6 lbs (13.9 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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Bose AMM112 Passive B&H eBay
Same family: the Bose AMM108 (smaller model, rated 3.2/5).
Pros: High-quality manufacturer measurements show a smooth on-axis response (0.87dB average deviation), and the wedge-shaped cabinet works as a main, fill or floor monitor with wide 110° x 60° coverage and a 131dB peak. Measured bass extension of 87.5Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Preference scores of 1.38 standalone and 4.58 with an ideal subwoofer are modest, with bass to 88Hz at -3dB and only about 74Hz at -10dB, shallow for a 12-inch woofer. It is passive and weighs 22kg.
Full Bose AMM112 review and specifications →
| Released | Apr 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 73.6Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 87.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Coverage | 110° x 60° |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Dimensions | 18”H x 18”W x 15.1”D (457 x 457 x 383 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” coaxial woofer and compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 18kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak / 121dB continuous (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 2 x 35mm pole cups; 6 x M10 inserts |
| Sensitivity | 96dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.38 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.58 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 48.5 lbs (22 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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