The HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F is rated 3.2/5 for sound quality, #62 of 83 12-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: HK Audio
#62 HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F: $666 Passive Thomann $666 eBay
Same family: the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 X (larger model, ranked higher, rated 3.5/5) and the HK Audio LINEAR 5 115 F (larger model, estimated 3.1/5).
Pros: A passive 12 inch PA speaker with a rotatable horn that widens up close and loud rated peaks, for use with an external amp. The passive version of the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 FA, with a 12-inch woofer and 1-inch compression driver on a rotatable asymmetric horn that widens from 60° to 90°, rated to 135dB peak. High-quality manufacturer measurements give a 4.21 preference score with an ideal subwoofer, and bass reaches about 60Hz at -10dB. Measured bass extension of 82.5Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The standalone preference score is only 1.13, with a 0.806 listening-window deviation and bass measuring 82.5Hz at -3dB, so tonal balance is uneven and it needs a subwoofer. It is passive and needs an external amplifier; B&H no longer carries it.
Is the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 F right for you?
Skip it if
- you want neutral sound: its measured preference score is 4.2 even with a subwoofer.
- you want the best value: the higher-rated Yamaha DBR12 costs about $206 less.
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 82.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way PA speaker |
| Coverage | 60°-90° asymmetric x 55° (rotatable) |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Dimensions | 26.3”H x 14.6”W x 14.4”D (668 x 370 x 365 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” woofer (2.5” voice coil), 1” compression driver (1.75” voice coil) |
| Frequency Response | 79Hz - 18kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 500W RMS / 1,000W program |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 3 x M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.13 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.21 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 52.7 lbs (23.9 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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