HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA Review: Rated 3.6/5

The HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA is rated 3.6/5 for sound quality, #43 of 83 12-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: HK Audio

#43 HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA: $800 Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the HK Audio Linear 5 MK2 112 XA, ranked higher, estimated 3.7/5, released 2023. See every HK Audio Linear 5 generation.

Pros: A compact powered 12 inch PA box that doubles as a floor monitor, with a rotatable horn that throws sound over long distances. Its high-quality vendor data returns a 5.21 ideal-subwoofer preference score, and the compact monitor-capable enclosure reaches a claimed 136dB peak. The rotatable 60° x 40° horn helps concentrate output over longer distances. Measured bass extension of 95Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Measured bass extension is only about 87Hz, so this XA model is best treated as a mid/high cabinet over subwoofers rather than a stand-alone full-range main. It is an older discontinued generation with limited onboard user processing.

Is the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA right for you?

Skip it if

• you will not add a subwoofer: bass rolls off below about 95 Hz.
• you want to buy it new: it is discontinued.

Released	Apr 2012 (14 years ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	1,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified)
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-3dB)	95Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Hybrid birch plywood construction
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker/monitor
Coverage	60° x 40°, rotatable
Crossover Frequency	1.65kHz active (24dB/octave)
DSP	Yes, crossover, EQ and limiting
Dimensions	26.3”H x 14.6”W x 11.8”D (668 x 370 x 300 mm)
Drivers	12” woofer, 1” compression driver
Frequency Response	100Hz - 18kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 72Hz - 20kHz (-10dB)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	2 x XLR input, 2 x XLR thru, XLR mix output
Maximum SPL	136dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
Passive	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	Three M8 points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount
Spinorama Preference Score	1.84
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	5.21
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	46.5 lbs (21.1 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

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  • HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA Product Information
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements

Frequency Response

How the HK Audio LINEAR 5 112 XA 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

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