Continuous Advancement: A Real World Gear Look At Compact 2-Way Loudspeakers

Clair Brothers kiT12+
clairbrothers.com

Dispersion: 90 x 40 and 60 x 40 degrees, both rotatable
Components: 3-in voice coil compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 63 Hz — 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 129 dB
Amplification: Onboard 2-channel amp, 3,200 watts (maximum), biamped
Connectors: Dual XLR (input and thru)
Positioning/Rigging: kiT rigging slots on corners, pole-mount
Dimensions (h x v x d): 28.1 x 14.8 x 15.2 in
Weight: 62 lbs
Notes: 15-in version also available plus two 18-in subs; passive models available

Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 12
martin-audio.com

Dispersion (h x v): 60 x 60 degrees midfield, 110 degrees horizontal near-field
Components: 1.7-in polyimide dome compression driver (coaxial design), 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 62 Hz — 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 128 dB
Amplification: Onboard, 1,250 watts (continuous), biamped
Connectors: XLR input and output; dual Dante-enabled Neutrik Ethercon
Positioning/Rigging: Suspension points; pole-mount
Dimensions (h x w x d): 22.8 x 14.1 x 14.7 in
Weight: 61.6 lbs
Notes: 8 and 15-in versions available plus single and dual 18-in subs

KV2 Audio EX12
kv2audio.com

Dispersion (h x v): 80 x 40 degrees
Components: 3-in compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 55 Hz — 22 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 130 dB
Amplification: Onboard (500 watts RMS, biamped)
Connectors: XLR (input and output)
Positioning/Rigging: M6 bracket points; suspension points; pole-mount
Dimensions (h x w x d): 23.5 x 14.5 x 14.5 in
Weight: 63.8 lbs
Notes: 6, dual 6, 10, and 15-in versions are also available, plus single and dual 12 and 15-in subs along with single 18-in sub; specialized woofer with passive coil for impedance control matched to amp

PreSonus AIR12
presonus.com

Dispersion (h x v): 90 x 60 degrees
Components: 1.35-in compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 60 Hz — 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 131 dB
Amplification: Onboard (1200 watts total, biamped)
Connectors: 2 x XLR/TRS combo, 1/8-in TRS stereo, XLR Mix output
Positioning/Rigging: Suspension points; dual position pole-mount (0 and 7.5 degrees)
Dimensions (h x w x d): 16.9 x 16.5 x 27.6 in
Weight: 37.5 lbs
Notes: Presets customize response for use as mains and wedges, as well as for music playback (e.g., for DJs) with enhanced low end and a warmer sound

D.A.S. Audio Artec 510A
dasaudio.com

Dispersion: 110 x 50 degrees
Components: 1-in-exit compression driver, 10-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 55 Hz — 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 128 dB
Amplification: Onboard (720/320 watts peak, biamplified)
Connectors: XLR (input and loop thru)
Positioning/Rigging: Integrated rigging points for 10M eyebolts and U bracket
Dimensions (h x w x d): 23.8 x 11.4 x 13.6 in
Weight: 28.7 lbs
Notes: Single/dual 6 and 8-in versions available plus 15-in sub; all models also offered in passive versions

d&b audiotechnik E12
dbaudio.com

Dispersion: 80 x 50 and 110 x 50 (E12-D) degrees, both rotatable
Components: 3-in voice coil compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 50 Hz — 18 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 134 dB (w/several D Series amp models)
Power Handling: 1,600 watts (peak), D Series amplification recommended
Connectors: Dual NLT4, optional dual EP5 or NL4
Positioning/Rigging: Several flying/mounting options, pole-mount
Dimensions (h x v x d): 22.8 x 13.8 x 13.2 in
Weight: 35 lbs
Notes: 15-in version also available plus 12 and 15-in subs; employs integrated coaxial driver; enclosure shape allows use either in upright or horizontal orientation

EAW RADIUS RSX89
eaw.com

Dispersion (h x v): 90 x 60 degrees (60 x 45 degrees also available in RSX86)
Components: 1 x 1.4-in voice coil compression driver, 1 x 8-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 68 Hz — 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 125 dB
Amplification: Onboard (500 watts per channel peak, biamped)
Connectors: Locking etherCON connectors; separate loop-thru XLRM (for analog signal)
Positioning/Rigging: Several flying and mounting options
Dimensions (h x w x d): 19.5 x 12.4 x 12.8 in
Weight: 33.4 lbs
Notes: Proprietary Focusing corrects inherent acoustical anomalies to deliver optimized impulse response throughout the entire coverage pattern

Fulcrum Acoustic FA12ac
fulcrum-acoustic.com

Dispersion: 90 x 45 degrees, rotatable
Components: 3-in titanium diaphragm compression driver, 12-in cone driver (coaxial)
Frequency Response: 46 Hz — 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 127 dB
Amplification: Onboard (2 x 1050 watts peak, biamplified)
Connectors: XLR (input and output), AES3 (input), dual RJ45 (Ethernet)
Positioning/Rigging: Suspension points, pole-mount, several other options
Dimensions (h x v x d): 17.9 x 21.9 x 14.8 in
Weight: 46.5 lbs
Notes: Dual 8 and 12-in versions available, as well as single 15-in plus several sub options

JBL Professional VTX F12
jblpro.com

Dispersion (h x v): 90 x 50 degrees
Components: 3-in Dual Diaphragm, Dual Voice Coil compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 69 Hz — 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): LF— 132 dB; HF — 137 dB (free-field)
Power Handling: LF — 1,000 watts; HF — 200 watts (AES)
Connectors: Neutrik Speakon
Positioning/Rigging: Suspension points; pole-mount
Dimensions (h x w x d): 21.6 x 15.6 x 12 in
Weight: 42 lbs
Notes: 15-in version and an 18-in sub also available; Crown I-Tech amplification recommended

Alcons Audio VR12
alconsaudio.com

Dispersion: 90 x 40 degrees, “revolvable”
Components: RBN601 pro-ribbon driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 60 Hz — 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 132 dB
Power Handling: 1,500 watts (peak)
Connectors: Neutrik Speakon
Positioning/Rigging: Flytrack, mounting points, pole-mount, swivel bracket option, asymmetric cabinet for floor monitor use.
Dimensions (h x v x d): 26.5 x 13.8 x 13.6 in
Weight: 39.6 lbs
Notes: Use with company’s ALC amplifier/controllers recommended; 60-degree (h) non-revolvable version also available; 8-inch version (VR8) offered as well. Companion subs available in 15-, 18- and 21-inch models.