The Behringer Eurolive B212XL is rated 2.3/5 for sound quality, #80 of 83 12-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Behringer
#80 Behringer Eurolive B212XL: $219.00 each Passive Amazon $219.00 eBay
Same family: the Behringer Eurolive B215XL (larger model, rated 3/5).
Pros: A cheap, light passive 12 inch PA speaker that modest amps drive loud, with daisy chain inputs and a pole socket. A low-cost passive 12-inch two-way with a 1.75-inch titanium compression driver, rated at 95dB sensitivity so a modest amplifier drives it loud, and light at 10.9kg. Parallel speakON and quarter-inch inputs let you daisy-chain a second box, and it fits a standard speaker pole. Measured bass extension of 95Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Erin’s Audio Corner’s measurements are among the weakest in this class: the listening window spans 8.5dB between 300Hz and 5kHz, the predicted in-room response is rough (0.32 smoothness), and the preference score is -1.01 (2.30 with an ideal subwoofer). Bass rolls off early, around 95Hz at -3dB, so it needs a subwoofer for music, and being passive it also needs an external amplifier. Erin’s verdict was not to buy it for home theater.
Is the Behringer Eurolive B212XL right for you?
Skip it if
- you want neutral sound: its measured preference score is 2.3 even with a subwoofer.
- you will not add a subwoofer: bass rolls off below about 95 Hz.
| Released | Around 2013 (about 13 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; use external amplification within the 800W peak handling rating |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 95Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Cabinet Material | Molded enclosure |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Dimensions | 21.7”H x 13.6”W x 10.6”D (550 x 345 x 270 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1.75” titanium-diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 18kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Parallel professional twist-lock and quarter-inch inputs |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 200W continuous, 800W peak (manufacturer specified) |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | Standard speaker-pole mount; optional wall bracket |
| Sensitivity | 95dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | -1.01 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 2.30 |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 24 lbs (10.9 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
Price history
The price has held at $219 since Oct 2026.
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