Yamaha CZR12 vs HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 X

Short answer: the Yamaha CZR12. It ranks #46 of 78 12-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $914. The HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 X ranks #50, rated 3.5/5, at $899, $15 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.

The case for the Yamaha CZR12: The passive version of the measured Yamaha DZR12, with a 12” woofer and a 2” voice coil compression driver in a plywood cabinet with 90° x 60° coverage. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.

What the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 X does well: High-quality manufacturer measurements give a 5.51 preference score with an ideal subwoofer and 0.63 predicted in-room smoothness. Watch for: It is designed as a top for use with a subwoofer: bass measures 103Hz at -3dB and about 67Hz at -10dB, and the standalone preference score is only 2.20.

Buy the Yamaha CZR12. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $15 saving on the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 X is not enough to make up the difference.

About the ratings: the Yamaha CZR12’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.2 to 4.0, so this verdict could change once it is measured.

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Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Yamaha CZR12: $914.00 Passive Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay

Same family: the Yamaha DZR10 (smallest powered model, rated 3.4/5), the Yamaha DZR12 (powered model, ranked higher, rated 3.9/5), the Yamaha DZR15 (powered model, rated 4/5), the Yamaha DZR315 (largest powered model, rated 3.8/5), the Yamaha CZR10 (smaller passive model, estimated 3.2/5) and the Yamaha CZR15 (larger passive model, estimated 3.7/5).

Pros: The passive version of the measured Yamaha DZR12, with a 12” woofer and a 2” voice coil compression driver in a plywood cabinet with 90° x 60° coverage. Yamaha rates it at 800W handling, 129dB maximum SPL and bass reaching 38Hz, and its PX and PC-D amplifiers carry a dedicated processing preset for it.

Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. It needs an external amplifier and speaker processing to match the powered DZR, which has its FIR-X tuning built in. It costs about as much as the powered model before the amplifier.

Full Yamaha CZR12 review and specifications →

Released	Jan 2019 (7 years ago)
Amplifier Power	Passive speaker; requires external amplification
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Plywood
Configuration	Passive 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	90° x 60°
DSP	No (passive)
Drivers	12” woofer, 2” voice coil compression driver
Frequency Response	38Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified)
Impedance	8 ohms
Maximum SPL	129dB (manufacturer specified)
Passive	Yes
Power Handling	800W
Rigging	12 x M10 inserts
Weight	39.7 lbs (18 kg)
XLR Input	No

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HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 X: $899.00 Passive B&H Photo Video eBay

Same family: the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F (smaller model, ranked lower, rated 3.2/5) and the HK Audio LINEAR 5 115 F (larger model, estimated 3.1/5).

Pros: High-quality manufacturer measurements give a 5.51 preference score with an ideal subwoofer and 0.63 predicted in-room smoothness. A 12-inch woofer and 1-inch compression driver on a rotatable 60° x 40° CD horn give a 135dB peak and long throw, and the birch and MDF cabinet doubles as a floor monitor. Measured bass extension of 103Hz (-3dB).

Cons: It is designed as a top for use with a subwoofer: bass measures 103Hz at -3dB and about 67Hz at -10dB, and the standalone preference score is only 2.20. A 3.1dB reference band and 0.625 listening-window deviation mean tonal balance is uneven. It is passive and needs an external amplifier, and B&H lists it as special order.

Full HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 X review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	Passive speaker; requires external amplification
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	about 67.1Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	103Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Birch/MDF hybrid
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Passive 2-way PA speaker and floor monitor
Coverage	60° x 40° (rotatable)
DSP	No (passive)
Dimensions	26.4”H x 14.6”W x 11.8”D (670 x 370 x 300 mm)
Drivers	12” woofer (2.5” voice coil), 1” compression driver (1.75” voice coil)
Frequency Response	100Hz - 18kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Maximum SPL	135dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
Passive	Yes
Power Handling	500W RMS / 1,000W program
RCA Input	No
Rigging	3 x M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount
Spinorama Preference Score	2.20
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	5.51
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	43 lbs (19.5 kg)
XLR Input	No

• Links
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  • Spinorama Measurements
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