Audiofocus VENU 12a Review: Rated 2.8/5

The Audiofocus VENU 12a is rated 2.8/5 for sound quality, #72 of 83 12-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: Audiofocus

#72 Audiofocus VENU 12a: $2,890 eBay

Same family: the Audiofocus VENU 8a (smaller model, rated 1.9/5) and the Audiofocus VENU 15a (larger model, rated 2.1/5).

Pros: A light powered 12 inch PA speaker with very wide coverage and four presets for use as a main or monitor. A light 18.5kg plywood cabinet, very broad 110° x 60° coverage and 135dB claimed peak output make it convenient for wide rooms and rental work. Four onboard presets simplify use as a main or monitor. Measured bass extension of 112Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The low-quality vendor Spinorama data is the weakest tonal result in this category: a 1.13 ideal-subwoofer preference score and roughly 102Hz measured bass extension conflict sharply with the claimed 50Hz lower limit. A subwoofer and careful EQ are strongly recommended.

Is the Audiofocus VENU 12a right for you?

Buy it if

• you can use EQ: our neutral preset raises its predicted score by about 1.9.

Skip it if

• you want neutral sound: its measured preference score is 1.1 even with a subwoofer.
• you will not add a subwoofer: bass rolls off below about 112 Hz.
• you want the best value: the higher-rated QSC K12.2 costs about $1,990 less.

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	Self-powered Class D amplifier; output rating not published by AUDIOFOCUS in the current specification
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-3dB)	112Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	High-grade birch plywood with polyurea coating
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	110° x 60°
DSP	Yes, 4 presets
Dimensions	22.3”H x 14.3”W x 14.1”D (566 x 362 x 357 mm)
Drivers	12” woofer, 1” compression driver
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR input and link
Maximum SPL	135dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
Passive	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	Adjustable pole mount and M8 threaded inserts
Spinorama Preference Score	-2.54
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	1.13
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	40.8 lbs (18.5 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Audiofocus VENU 12a Product Information
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements

Frequency Response

How the Audiofocus VENU 12a measures across the audible range. A flatter listening window (the sound arriving straight at you) is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. The estimated in-room response adds what a typical room does, and there a gentle, even tilt down toward the treble is ideal. Both curves are shifted so their 300 Hz to 3 kHz average sits at 0 dB.

Listening windowEstimated in-room response

Measurement data: spinorama.org, measured by the manufacturer.

EQ for a Neutral Response

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