Real World Gear: Recent 2-Way Loudspeaker Designs

QSC K.2 Series
qsc.com
Dispersion: 75 degrees axisymetric
Components: 1.4-in titanium compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 45 Hz – 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 132 dB
Power Handling: Onboard amplifier provides 1,800 watts LF, 225 watts HF (both peak)
Connectors: Dual XLR-1/4-in combo (mic/line input and hi-z/line input), 3.5 mm TRS (stereo input), dual XLR/M (loop-thru output), and XLR/M (mix output)
Positioning/Rigging: Dual 2 M10 threaded inserts plus pull-back, 2-position pole mount
Dimensions (h x w x d): 23.7 x 14 x 13.8 in
Weight: 39 lbs

Electro-Voice ELX200-12P
electrovoice.com
Dispersion (h x v): 90 x 60 degrees
Components: 1-in compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 57 Hz — 16 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 130 dB
Amplification: Onboard (1200 watts), with integrated QuickSmartDSP
Connectors: XLR/TRS combo jacks plus one XLR link output
Positioning/Rigging: M10 suspension points; pole-mount
Dimensions (h x w x d): 24.8 x 14.3 x 13.6 in
Weight: 34.4 lbs
Notes: 10- and 15-in versions also available; Bluetooth; includes internal DSP with presets and multiple optimization settings

K-array KX12
k-array.com
Dispersion (h x v): 100 x 30 degrees, rotatable
Components: 2-in voice coil compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 120 Hz — 19 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 133 dB
Power Handling: 1200 watts peak
Connectors: Dual Neutrik Speakon
Positioning/Rigging: Pole-mount, mounting points
Dimensions (h x w x d): 13.4 x 12.6 x 7.9 in
Weight: 26.9 lbs
Notes: Stand-alone operation or serve as part of a line array; steel chassis; numerous accessories for joining, flying and stacking

Yamaha DXR12mkII
usa.yamaha.com
Dispersion: 90 x 60 degrees
Components: 1.75-in (diaphragm) neodymium compression driver, 12-in (2.5-in voice coil) ferrite cone driver
Frequency Response: 52 Hz – 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 134 dB
Power Handling: Self-powered – 1,100 watts LF, 150 watts HF (peak)
Connectors: 3 x XLR (parallel), dual RCA, dual phone
Positioning/Rigging: Pole mount (2 positions), 3 fits for M10 inserts x 18 mm eyebolts
Dimensions (h x d x w): 23.7 x 14.2 x 13.8 in
Weight: 41 lbs

Meyer Sound ULTRA-X40
meyersound.com
Dispersion: 110 x 50 degrees, rotatable
Components: 3-in (diaphragm) compression driver, 2 x 8-in neodymium cone drivers
Frequency Response: 60 Hz – 18 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 130.5 dB
Power Handling: Self-powered – 3-channel class D amplifier delivering 1,950 watts (peak)
Connectors: XLR 3-pin input with loop output
Positioning/Rigging: Pole mount with M20 threaded insert socket, 11 x M8 points, variety of mounting accessories available
Dimensions (h x d x w): 22.3 x 12.5 x 14 in
Weight: 55 lbs

Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 12
martin-audio.com
Dispersion (h x v): 60 x 60 degrees mid-field, 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

Yorkville elite EF15P
yorkville.com
Dispersion (h x v): 60 x 40 degrees horizontal
Components: 1 x 3-in voice compression driver, 1 x 15-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 43 Hz — 16 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 133 dB
Amplification: Onboard (2400 watts peak, biamped)
Connectors: TRS/XLR combo jack & RCA inputs (line channel); XLR input (mic channel); TRS/XLR combo “main in” jack
Positioning/Rigging: Flypoints, pole-mount
Dimensions (h x w x d): 30 x 18.5 x 14 in
Weight: 64 lbs
Notes: Control panel on rear offers 2-channel mixer with line and mic channels; four modes (voicings) provided; sub button rolls off bass below 100 Hz when engaged

Waveburg i12
waveburg.com
Dispersion: 90 x 60 degrees
Components: 1.4-in voice coil compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 65 Hz – 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 129.5 dB
Power Handling: 500 watts program, 1,000 watts peak
Connectors: Dual Speakon
Positioning/Rigging: 12 M8 flypoints, pole mount
Dimensions (h x w x d): 25.6 x 18.5 x 21.2 in
Weight: 46.2 lbs