Short answer: the Axiom ED120A if you can find one and want the better measured result; the Yamaha DXR12mkII if service network and price matter more. These rank #17 and #18 out of 83 12-inch powered PA speakers, separated by a $925.01 price gap. The Yamaha DXR12mkII is discontinued; its replacement is the Yamaha DXR12mkIII. If you are buying new, get the Yamaha DXR12mkIII.
The ED120A measures better on paper. High-quality vendor data gives it a 5.73 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 52Hz bass extension, ahead of the DXR12mkII’s 5.49 score from medium-quality data with 61Hz extension. The DXR12mkII’s own review notes meaningful response and directivity irregularity in its supplied data, while the ED120A’s result comes from a cleaner high-quality dataset.
The ED120A adds real installation flexibility. Its CORE DSP and PRONET remote control over EtherCON/CANBUS, plus an asymmetric 60-to-100-degree rotatable horn, suit fixed installs where coverage needs precise aiming. The DXR12mkII instead offers a flexible three-channel input section with stereo RCA and FIR-X processing with D-CONTOUR presets, aimed more at grab-and-go band and DJ use.
Availability and support favor the Yamaha. The DXR12mkII’s own review notes it is a proven, broadly distributed workhorse, while the ED120A’s review flags that its availability and service coverage are less broad than mainstream QSC, JBL, Yamaha and RCF choices.
Buy the Yamaha DXR12mkII for the lower price, wider distribution, and flexible three-channel input section for typical band and DJ use.
Buy the Axiom ED120A if the better measured preference score and networked PRONET control matter for an installed system, and you can source it and accept the higher price.
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A proven 12 inch PA workhorse with good sound, loud output, three input channels and easy processing presets.
A good sounding professional 12 inch powered PA speaker with deep bass, remote control and an asymmetric horn for installs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DXR12mkII | Axiom ED120A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $864.99 Discontinued | $1,790 |
| Ranked | #17 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #18 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1.75” compression driver | 12” woofer, 1.4” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 65Hz - 17kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 23.7”H x 14.3”W x 13.8”D (601 x 362 x 350 mm) | 24”H x 14.2”W x 12.2”D (610 x 360 x 310 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) | 1,200W continuous (900W LF + 300W HF Class D, manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | Matte-finish ABS | 15mm reinforced phenolic birch plywood |
| Rigging | 3 x M10 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount | M10 and M6 fly points; pole-mount socket |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 61Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 60°-100° asymmetric x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 132dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR/TRS combo, stereo RCA | XLR input and link; EtherCON control network |
| DSP | Yes | Yes, CORE processing with PRONET control |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 41 lbs (18.6 kg) | 41.9 lbs (19 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.78 | 3.30 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.49 | 5.73 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | 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 |
| Network Control | - | PRONET control over EtherCON/CANBUS |
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: Yamaha DXR12mkII (measured by the manufacturer) and Axiom ED120A (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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