DAS Audio Vantec-12
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DAS Audio
Vantec-12
Product Info
Article Number:
520556
Brand:
DAS Audio
Model:
Vantec-12
Category:
Passive Full-Range PA Speakers
Price:
$819.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Vantec-12 is a seriously capable full-range speaker, built like a tank and delivering a surprisingly clean and powerful sound. It's a great choice for working bands, DJs, and rental companies needing reliable, high-output sound reinforcement without the premium price tag. Just be prepared to lift!
Product Description
- DAS Audio Vantec-12
- Passive 12" Full-Range Loudspeaker
- Power handling: 500 W RMS / 2000 W peak
- 1" Compression driver
- Frequency range: 65 - 20000 Hz
- Dispersion pattern (H x V): 90° x 50
- Maximum level: 135 dB
- Impedance: 8 Ohm
- Connections: Speaker Twist
- 2x 35 mm speaker flange (0°/ -10°)
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 620 x 380 x 380 mm
- Weight: 20.5 kg
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Robust birch plywood cabinet offers excellent resonance control and durability.
- • The 1” compression driver delivers clear, articulate highs with minimal distortion.
- • 8 Ohm impedance provides greater flexibility when pairing with amplifiers.
- • High 135 dB SPL maximum level handles demanding live performance scenarios.
CONS
- • Significant weight (20.5 kg) makes transport and setup a two-person job.
- • Limited vertical dispersion (50°) might require careful placement for optimal coverage.
- • Lacks integrated DSP, requiring external processing for complex sound shaping.
Product Video
Key Features
Power Handling
500 W RMS / 2000 W peak
Woofer Size
12"
Impedance
8 Ohm
Frequency Range
65 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity
98 dB (1W @ 1m) - *estimated, DAS doesn't publish this*
Weight
20.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vantec-12 offers a similar SPL and power handling, but often feels a touch more robust in build quality than some competitors, while perhaps lacking the integrated DSP found in some Yamaha models.
While weather-resistant, it’s not fully weatherproof; best suited for covered outdoor areas or short-term use with protection from rain and moisture.
You'll want an amplifier capable of delivering at least 300 watts RMS per speaker to really get the most out of the Vantec-12’s power handling capabilities.
