The L-Acoustics X12 is rated 4.6/5 for sound quality, #3 of 83 12-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: L-Acoustics
#3 L-Acoustics X12: $3,170 Passive eBay
Same family: the L-Acoustics X4i (smaller model, rated 3.6/5), the L-Acoustics X6i (smaller model, rated 3.9/5), the L-Acoustics X8 (smaller model, rated 4/5) and the L-Acoustics X15 HiQ (larger model, rated 4.4/5).
Pros: An excellent sounding 12 inch PA speaker, a passive coaxial cabinet with highly accurate, consistent sound across its whole coverage area. Vendor Spinorama data gives the highest preference scores in the 12-inch ranking: 5.60 standalone and 8.52 with an ideal subwoofer. The listening-window response is very even (narrow-band deviation 0.158) and predicted in-room smoothness is 0.853, so tone stays consistent across the 90° x 60° coverage. Bass reaches about 78Hz (-3dB) in a 20kg coaxial cabinet with a 136dB maximum SPL. Measured bass extension of 78Hz (-3dB).
Cons: This is a passive cabinet that needs an L-Acoustics amplified controller such as the LA4X or LA12X, so the box alone will not play. Bass extension of about 78Hz (-3dB) is modest for a 12-inch box, and a subwoofer is needed for full-range music. Pricing is dealer quoted and typically well above self-powered 12-inch alternatives once the controller is included.
| Released | 2015 (11 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires an L-Acoustics amplified controller (LA2Xi, LA4X, LA8 or LA12X) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 78Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Cabinet Material | Baltic beech and birch plywood |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° |
| DSP | No (passive; processing and protection come from the amplified controller) |
| Dimensions | 19.5”H x 16.9”W x 14.8”D (496 x 430 x 375 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” cone woofer, 3” neodymium compression driver (coaxial) |
| Frequency Response | 59Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Speakon 4-pole input and link |
| Maximum SPL | 136dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | M8 and M10 threaded inserts, 35mm pole socket, dual handles |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.60 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.52 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 44.1 lbs (20 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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