KV2 Audio EX12 Review: Rated 4.4/5

The KV2 Audio EX12 is rated 4.4/5 for sound quality, #5 of 83 12-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: KV2 Audio

#5 KV2 Audio EX12: $3,480 eBay

Same family: the KV2 Audio EX6 (smaller model, estimated 3.6/5), the KV2 Audio EX26 (smaller model, estimated 3.6/5), the KV2 Audio EX10 (smaller model, rated 3.7/5), the KV2 Audio EX28 (smaller model, estimated 3.8/5) and the KV2 Audio EX15 (larger model, rated 4/5).

Pros: A highly accurate specialist 12 inch PA speaker with deep bass, very clear vocals and controlled throw. A 6.62 ideal-subwoofer preference score and 52Hz bass extension from medium-quality vendor data make this one of the strongest measured specialist boxes. Its 3-inch-diaphragm compression driver, 133dB claimed peak and 80° x 40° horn target high vocal clarity and controlled throw. Measured bass extension of 60Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The 27.4kg enclosure and premium price make it much less portable and accessible than the mainstream leaders. User controls are comparatively spare, without an onboard mixer, app control or general-purpose parametric EQ.

Released	Sep 2004 (22 years ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	500W continuous (450W LF + 50W HF, manufacturer specified)
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-3dB)	60Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Baltic birch plywood
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	80° x 40°
Crossover Frequency	1.1kHz (manufacturer specified)
DSP	Integrated crossover, phase alignment, EQ and protection
Dimensions	23.5”H x 14.5”W x 14.5”D (596 x 368 x 368 mm)
Drivers	12” neodymium woofer, 1.4” exit/3” diaphragm compression driver
Frequency Response	55Hz - 22kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	Balanced XLR input and output
Maximum SPL	133dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
Passive	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	M10 hang point, OmniMount bracket point, 4x M6 bracket points, 10x M10 suspension points; 35mm pole mount
Spinorama Preference Score	4.19
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	6.62
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	60.4 lbs (27.4 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

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• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements

Frequency Response

How the KV2 Audio EX12 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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