Short answer: the LINEAR 7 112 FA on measured tonality, the DZR12 on raw output and bass reach. These rank #22 and #27 of 83 12-inch powered PA speakers, priced $700.51 apart.
The LINEAR 7 112 FA measures the more even result. Its high-quality manufacturer data yields a respectable 6.45 ideal-subwoofer preference score against the DZR12’s 4.91, though the DZR12’s own vendor data shows a deeper 48Hz measured extension against the LINEAR 7’s 63Hz, the deepest result among Yamaha’s own scored models in this size class. The DZR12’s cons are explicit that its price buys output, processing and build more than neutral tonality.
Output and construction favor the DZR12. It claims 139dB peak from a 2-inch compression driver and 2000W dynamic amplifier, with deep onboard 96kHz DSP for demanding live work, in a premium plywood cabinet with polyurea coating. The LINEAR 7 112 FA is designed as a full-range cabinet rather than a monitor-focused variant, with networkable DSP over EtherCON and DSP CONTROL software, useful in larger systems, but its value proposition leans on needing that networking and rigging, and its US availability is less consistent than QSC, JBL, Yamaha or RCF.
Both are heavy for the class: the DZR12 at roughly 46.3 lbs (21 kg) and neither offers Bluetooth audio.
Buy the DZR12 if you want the deepest measured bass extension and the highest output ceiling in this size class.
Buy the LINEAR 7 112 FA if you value the stronger measured preference score and are building a networked system around it.
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A very loud 12 inch powered PA speaker with premium build, advanced onboard DSP and deep bass for demanding live work.
A good sounding full range 12 inch powered PA speaker with networkable DSP for larger systems.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DZR12 | HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,198.49 | $1,899.00 |
| Ranked | #22 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #27 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, 2” compression driver | 12” woofer, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 64Hz - 19kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 55Hz - 20kHz (-10dB) |
| Dimensions | 25.4”H x 16.1”W x 15.5”D (646 x 410 x 394 mm) | 26.4”H x 14.6”W x 11.8”D (670 x 370 x 300 mm) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 48Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 63Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 70° x 50° |
| Maximum SPL | 139dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 131dB peak / 128dB continuous |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR/TRS combo | XLR/jack combo input, XLR thru and XLR DSP output |
| Amplifier Power | 2000W dynamic / 1100W burst / 950W continuous | 2,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1800Hz (FIR-X) | 1.8kHz FIR (manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | Plywood with polyurea coating | Hybrid birch multiplex/MDF |
| Rigging | M10 points; dual 35mm pole mounts | Three M8 points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount |
| DSP | Yes | Yes, network controllable |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 47.2 lbs (21.4 kg) | 50.7 lbs (23 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.64 | 3.70 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.91 | 6.45 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | - | EtherCON input/thru; DSP CONTROL software |
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 DZR12 (measured by the manufacturer) and HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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