QSC K-10s or K-12s?

[Folmeister]

I picked up one of the K-subs a few months ago and must say that I am impressed with it. Both sound and portability make this a good investment for me. Now I want to get the matching tops. I can't decide between the K-10s or K-12s. Does anyone have any suggestions based upon experience with these?

[BartmanPDX]

I've heard them, but preferred the sound of the wooden bodied QSCs -- the HPR122i speakers (now called the KW-122?) are what I ended up getting for mains for our band and I absolutely love them -- fantastic sound, and maybe the highest quality construction I've ever seen on speakers.

I will say that the K-10s and K-12s sound better (IMO) than most poly speakers like the Mackie and EONs, but I still prefer their wooden enclosure models. They are heavier though -- the HPR122i speakers I have weigh 60 lbs. a piece.

I think any of them would do fine though. Since you have the sub the slight extra bass in the K-12 isn't that big of a deal. The weight savings on the poly speakers is not insignificant and could well be worth the minor sacrifice in sound (IMO) in your situation.

[Folmeister]

Thanks, Bart! I am more than willing to sacrifice a bit of tone for light weight. I 'aint getting any younger! I just can't see much advantage to having the 12s over the 10s. Can anyone comment on the tonal difference between the two?

[David1234]

One thing, and this might sound silly, but don't buy a K10 or K12 without first checking out the EV ZXA1. Mine held its own against a K12 at medium volumes (I'm sure a K12 would win out for high volume work) as foldback. Try one with your sub!

[1954bassman]

+1 on the Zx E/Vs - I compared the QSCs vs the EVs, and went with EVs

[Folmeister]

I'll check them out!

[1954bassman]

oh, and the EVs wiegh 19# each. My back loves them!

[Folmeister]

The EVs are 8" drivers? Has anyone compared these directly to the K-8s?

[Jerry Ziarko]

As far as the original question goes, the K-10's sound very close to the 12's. In a side by side, the 12's do win out by a slim margin. Since the price difference is minor, I would go with the 12's.

[fokof]

Yyou already have a sub , I'd go with the 10 since you mentioned weight being a factor.
I use a 10 + sub (RCF) for my bass and absolutly love it !

[BartmanPDX]

Originally Posted by Folmeister

Thanks, Bart! I am more than willing to sacrifice a bit of tone for light weight. I 'aint getting any younger! I just can't see much advantage to having the 12s over the 10s. Can anyone comment on the tonal difference between the two?

I hear that. I have a lightweight cab (AE410) that weighs 63 lbs. and while I can move it, it's not easy. The QSC HPR122i speakers we use as mains belong to me and I bring them every gig as well, which ends up becoming a fair load for a middle aged guy like me with back problems. I never regret getting them when I'm listening to them, but they're not light.

I think you'd be pleased with the K-10s, but I would give the EVs a good look too. I had forgotten about those little guys -- great speakers! For small venues they would be perfect. If you had to use them for larger spaces it might be a problem, but they would make great monitors too.

[Bob Lee (QSC)]

Which angle do you want, 90° or 75°?

[4Mal]

I've heard the K8's on top of the QSC sub - if it were me, I'd be going there ...

[Folmeister]

Originally Posted by Bob Lee (QSC)

Which angle do you want, 90° or 75°?

Are you talking about dispersion angles? I saw this mentioned on the Net that one has a wider field of sound?

[Bob Lee (QSC)]

Yes, dispersion angles.

K12 = 75°
K10 = 90°
K8 = 105°

Frm K12 to K8, these angles represent about a 2:1 ratio in coverage area.

[Folmeister]

Thanks, Bob! Does the wider dispersion value be a concern regarding feedback?