The EAW MKD1200 ranks #16 out of 42 total 12-Inch Two-Way Powered PA Speakers for sound quality. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
Brand: EAW
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#16 EAW MKD1200 eBay
Pros: Vendor Spinorama data gives preference scores of 4.78 standalone and 7.20 with an ideal subwoofer. Dual 12-inch woofers reach about 58Hz (-3dB), with a 47Hz to 20kHz rated range and output up to 147dB depending on the horn pattern. On-axis narrow-band deviation is a low 0.156, and the three horn patterns (60° x 45°, 90° x 45° or 90° x 60°) fit venues of different shapes. Measured bass extension of 58Hz (-3dB).
Cons: A 47kg passive 3-way cabinet that needs an external amplifier and processor, so it is a fixed installation box rather than a portable 12-inch top. Sound-power narrow-band deviation is 0.546 and predicted in-room smoothness is 0.464, less even than the best 12-inch models. The Spinorama data is low quality, and pricing is quoted by dealers.
How it compares: Just above it: KV2 Audio ESR212. Just below it: Yamaha DXR12mkII.
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; use external amplification within the 1200W LF/MF and 140W HF/MF handling ratings at 8 ohms |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 58Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive or bi-amplified 3-way full-range PA speaker |
| Coverage | 60° x 45°, 90° x 45° or 90° x 60° (model dependent) |
| DSP | No (passive; use with an amplifier that has EAW DSP presets) |
| Dimensions | 32"H x 22.7"W x 20.6"D (813 x 577 x 523 mm) |
| Drivers | Dual 12" cone woofers with 3" voice coils, 2" exit midrange compression driver, 2" exit tweeter compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 47Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Terminal block connections |
| Maximum SPL | 147dB (MKD1264), 145dB (MKD1294), 139dB (MKD1296) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Power Handling | 1200W at 8 ohms (LF/MF), 140W at 8 ohms (HF/MF) |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.78 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.20 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 104.1 lbs (47.2 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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