The DAS Audio ARTEC 526A is rated 4.1/5 for sound quality, #1 of 39 Compact 5 to 6.5-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: DAS Audio
#1 DAS Audio ARTEC 526A: $2,700 eBay
Same family: the DAS Audio ARTEC 506A (smaller model, ranked lower, rated 4/5), the DAS Audio ARTEC 508A (larger model, rated 3.8/5) and the DAS Audio ARTEC 510A (larger model, rated 3.6/5).
Pros: A powered compact PA speaker with twin 6 inch woofers and highly accurate, evenly spread sound. Vendor Spinorama data gives preference scores of 4.57 standalone and 7.70 with an ideal subwoofer, the best in this ranking. Twin 6-inch woofers and a 500W amplifier reach 125dB with 93dB sensitivity in an 11kg cabinet. The 80° x 80° pattern is wide and even, with predicted in-room smoothness of 0.816. Measured bass extension of 85Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass reaches only about 85Hz (-3dB), with 60Hz at -10dB, so a subwoofer is needed for music. Listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.33, less even than the coaxial competition. It is an installation styled box with no mixer or wireless features.
| Released | Jun 2012 (14 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 500W (Class D) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 85Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Cabinet Material | Birch plywood |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way full-range PA speaker |
| Coverage | 80° x 80° |
| DSP | Yes |
| Dimensions | 21.7”H x 7.7”W x 10.2”D (550 x 195 x 260 mm) |
| Drivers | Dual 6” woofers, M-34 compression driver on BC-88 80° x 80° horn |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR input, Speakon NL4 connector |
| Maximum SPL | 125dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | M10 flying points, AXW-1 and AXU-AR526 bracket compatible |
| Sensitivity | 93dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.57 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.70 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 24.3 lbs (11.0 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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