DAS Audio Vantec 12A Review: Rated 3.7/5

The DAS Audio Vantec 12A is rated 3.7/5 for sound quality, #38 of 83 12-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: DAS Audio

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Same family: the DAS Audio Vantec 15A (larger model, rated 3.1/5).

Pros: A feature rich 12 inch powered event speaker with an onboard mixer, Bluetooth audio and loud output. The 135dB claimed peak, 90° x 50° coverage, FIR processing, onboard mixer and Bluetooth audio make this a feature-rich event cabinet. Medium-quality vendor data shows a 3.40 ideal-subwoofer score and about 68Hz bass extension. Measured bass extension of 71Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Its measured tonal score is below the category leaders and the 21.5kg plywood cabinet is not especially light. Bluetooth is useful for convenience playback, but wired inputs remain preferable for reliable low-latency production audio.

Is the DAS Audio Vantec 12A right for you?

Skip it if

• you want neutral sound: its measured preference score is 3.4 even with a subwoofer.
• you want the best value: the higher-rated QSC K12.2 costs about $746 less.

Released	2015 (11 years ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	750W continuous / 1,500W peak (manufacturer specified)
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-3dB)	71Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	Yes, audio streaming and DASlink control
Cabinet Material	Birch plywood
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	90° x 50°
DSP	Yes, FIR filters, presets, EQ and delay
Dimensions	24.4”H x 15”W x 15”D (620 x 380 x 380 mm)
Drivers	12” woofer, 1” compression driver
Frequency Response	60Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	2 x XLR mic/line, 3.5mm aux, XLR loop
Maximum SPL	135dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	Yes
Network Control	DAScontrol and DASlink app
Optical Input	No
Passive	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	M10 rigging points
Spinorama Preference Score	0.48
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	3.40
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	47.4 lbs (21.5 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

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  • DAS Audio Vantec 12A Product Information
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements

Frequency Response

How the DAS Audio Vantec 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

No EQ preset: the best simple EQ we can fit to these measurements improves the predicted preference score by less than 0.2. The listening window is already close to flat, and what holds the score back, such as narrow ripple in the response or uneven output off-axis, is not something EQ can fix without making it worse elsewhere.

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