LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3 Review: Rated 3.5/5

The LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3 is rated 3.5/5 for sound quality, #49 of 83 12-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: LD Systems

#49 LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3: $585.91 Amazon $585.91 eBay

Same family: the LD Systems Stinger 8-A-G3 (smaller model, rated 3.7/5), the LD Systems Stinger 28-A-G3 (smaller model, rated 3.5/5), the LD Systems Stinger 10-A-G3 (smaller model, rated 4.1/5) and the LD Systems Stinger 15-A-G3 (larger model, rated 3.4/5).

Pros: A rugged powered 12 inch PA speaker in birch plywood with two inputs and unusually deep bass for its size, built for regular gigs. A rugged birch-plywood cabinet, dual-tilt pole socket and two-channel input section make it practical for repeated live work. Its 42Hz measured bass extension is unusually deep for a 12-inch PA speaker, and the manufacturer claims 131dB peak output. Measured bass extension of 42Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Despite the bass reach, medium-quality vendor data gives only a 4.97 ideal-subwoofer preference score because the broader response/directivity behavior is uneven. At 20.4kg it is heavier than several molded-cabinet alternatives.

Is the LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3 right for you?

Buy it if

• you want deep bass without a subwoofer (-3 dB at 42 Hz).

Skip it if

• you want neutral sound: its measured preference score is 5.0 even with a subwoofer.

Released	Feb 2017 (9 years ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	1000W peak / 500W RMS
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-3dB)	42Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	15mm plywood with polyurea coating
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	90° x 50°
DSP	Yes
Dimensions	24.7”H x 15.4”W x 14.8”D (627 x 390 x 377 mm)
Drivers	12” woofer, compression driver
Frequency Response	58Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	2 x XLR/TRS combo
Maximum SPL	131dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
Passive	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	M10 suspension points; 36mm Dual-Tilt pole mount
Spinorama Preference Score	2.96
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	4.97
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Weight	45 lbs (20.4 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3 Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements

Frequency Response

How the LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3 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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