Hey guys,

Finally investing in another PA. Need some serious advice from people who have used equipment from both these manufacturers.

My search has been narrowed down to 2 systems. The DB Arena Series and the HK PR:O system. In both case i will be going with the 18" sub and the 15" top.

PREMIUM PR:O passiv - PR:O 18 Sub

Title PREMIUM PR:O
Product class Passive Systems
Model PR:O 18 S
Info High-power-capacity 18
Power-handling nominal (RMS) 500 W
Power-handling, peak 1500W
Power-handling, program 1000 W
Frequency response +/- 3dB 48 Hz – 150 Hz (internal wedge)
Frequency response -10 dB 38 Hz – 150 Hz (internal wedge)
Axial sensitivity 1W 104 dB
Maximum SPL @1m 129 dB
Nominal impedance 4 Ohm
Connections 2x Speakon
Speaker 1 x 18
Crossover frequency 150 Hz 12 dB/Octave
Dimensions (WxHxD) 53 cm x 61 cm x 64 cm
Weight 41,6 kg / 101,5 lb.

PREMIUM PR:O passiv - PR:O 15

Title PREMIUM PR:O - PR:O 15
Product class Passive Systems
Model PR:O 15
Info The PR:O 15 is a classic full-range cabinet for all applications
Power rating RMS: 400 W
Power-handling nominal (RMS) 400W
Power-handling, peak 1200W
Power-handling, program 800 W
Frequency response +/- 3dB 60 Hz – 19 kHz
Frequency response -10 dB 53 Hz – 19 kHz
Axial sensitivity 1W 104 dB
Maximum SPL @1m 128 dB
Nominal impedance 8 Ohm
Connections 2x Speakon
Subwoofer 1x 15“
Tweeter/ driver 1“
Horn characteristics 60° x 40° CD-Horn
Crossover frequency 2 kHz/12 dB Octave
Pole mount DuoTilt™ speaker-stand mounting collar for fast, easy installation
Rigging points 3x M8
Dimensions (WxHxD) 47 cm x 61,5 cm x 41 cm
Weight 22kg, 48.4 lb.

Ok, and now the DB stuff:

DB TECHNOLOGIES ARENA SW18

passive 18" Subwoofer with 4" Voice Coil, 600 Watt (1200 Watt progr.) 8 Ohm, 40 - 150 Hz, 130 dB SPL max., internal crossover, M20 pole mount, optional blue wheels, Neutrik Speakon connectors, dimensions: 565 x 700 x 700 mm, weight 44 Kg

DB TECHNOLOGIES ARENA 15

passive 2-way speaker - 15"/1", 90° x 40° dispersion, 400watts/8ohm (800watts program), frequency response: 80Hz-19kHz, 129dB SPL (max), pole mount, M10 flying points, Neutrik Speakon connectors, includes nylon cover. Dimensions: 458 x 710 x 453mm. Weight: 23.7kg.


They are roughly the same price, but cant go out of that price range. That hits the top of the budget! Can anyone suggest which one to go for?

Thanks in advance.
Eoin