The d&b audiotechnik 12S is rated 3.8/5 for sound quality, #33 of 83 12-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: d&b audiotechnik
#33 d&b audiotechnik 12S: $1,350 Passive eBay
Same family: the d&b audiotechnik 4S (smaller model, estimated 3.2/5), the d&b audiotechnik 42S (smaller model, estimated 3.5/5), the d&b audiotechnik 44S (smaller model, rated 3.6/5), the d&b audiotechnik 5S (smaller model, estimated 3.3/5), the d&b audiotechnik 8S (smaller model, rated 3.1/5), the d&b audiotechnik 10S (smaller model, rated 3.7/5) and the d&b audiotechnik 24S (larger model, ranked higher, rated 3.8/5).
Pros: A compact passive 12 inch installation speaker with bass deep enough for speech and background music without a subwoofer. Its 3.20 standalone preference score is among the better passive 12-inch results here, and bass reaches 60Hz at -3dB and about 46Hz at -10dB, deep enough to run without a subwoofer for speech and background music. A 1.4-inch compression driver on a rotatable 75° x 50° horn gives a 133dB peak from a 17kg cabinet, and the 12S-D version offers 110° wide coverage. Measured bass extension of 60Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Listening-window deviation of 0.556 means the tonal balance is less even than the best 12-inch models. It is passive, needs d&b amplifiers and presets, and is aimed at permanent installs. It is sold only through d&b dealers with no published price.
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (d&b amplifiers) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 46.2Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way installation loudspeaker |
| Coverage | 75° x 50° (rotatable) |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Dimensions | 25.1”H x 13.3”W x 14.4”D (638 x 338 x 365 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” neodymium woofer, 1.4” compression driver on CD horn |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 18kHz (-5dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 300W RMS / 1,600W peak |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | M10 inserts in top and bottom panels; 2 x M8 inserts on rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.20 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.79 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 37.5 lbs (17 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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