HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 XA Review: Rated 4.0/5

The HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 XA is rated 4/5 for sound quality, #14 of 83 12-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: HK Audio

#14 HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 XA: $2,043.57 Amazon $2,043.57 eBay

Same family: the HK Audio LINEAR 7 110 XA (smaller model, rated 4.2/5), the HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 FA (smaller model, ranked lower, rated 3.8/5) and the HK Audio LINEAR 7 115 FA (larger model, rated 4.1/5).

Pros: A good sounding 12 inch powered PA speaker with networked EQ and delay and a rotatable horn for stage monitor or main use. High-quality vendor data gives it a 5.66 ideal-subwoofer preference score, and networked 10-band parametric EQ, delay and filtering support sophisticated system tuning. Its rotatable horn and monitor enclosure are flexible for stage or main use. Measured bass extension of 90Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The measured 82Hz bass extension makes a subwoofer important for music, and its 131dB peak claim is lower than several similarly priced competitors. At 21kg it is manageable but not especially light.

Is the HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 XA right for you?

Skip it if

• you will not add a subwoofer: bass rolls off below about 90 Hz.
• you want the best value: the higher-rated QSC K12.2 costs about $1,144 less.

Released	Apr 2019 (7 years ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	2,000W peak (Class D bi-amped, manufacturer specified)
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-3dB)	90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Hybrid birch multiplex/MDF
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker/monitor
Coverage	70° x 50°, rotatable
Crossover Frequency	1.6kHz FIR (60dB/octave, manufacturer specified)
DSP	Yes, networked 10-band PEQ, filters, delay and limiter
Dimensions	26.4”H x 14.6”W x 12.2”D (670 x 370 x 310 mm)
Drivers	12” woofer, 1” compression driver
Frequency Response	67Hz - 19kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 62Hz - 20kHz (-10dB)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR/TRS combo, XLR thru/DSP out, EtherCON network
Maximum SPL	131dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Network Control	EtherCON input/thru; DSP CONTROL software
Optical Input	No
Passive	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	M8 rigging points; DuoTilt 3°/7° pole mount
Spinorama Preference Score	2.40
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	5.66
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Weight	46.3 lbs (21 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

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  • HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 XA Product Information
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements

Frequency Response

How the HK Audio LINEAR 7 112 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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