dB Technologies Opera 12 Active Speaker

passive speaker output	no
Minimum frequency	60 - 79 Hz
maximum frequency	19 - 19.9 kHz
DSP	basic DSP presets
built-in equaliser	yes
suitable as monitor	yes
Speaker cabinet material	plastic
Mounting points	M10 screw thread, 35mm stand flange
Weight per speaker	12 kg
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passive speaker output	no
Minimum frequency	50 - 59 Hz
maximum frequency	20 - 20.9 kHz
DSP	basic DSP presets
built-in equaliser	yes
suitable as monitor	yes
Speaker cabinet material	plastic
Mounting points	M10 screw thread, 35mm stand flange
Weight per speaker	18 kg
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Original packaging	~
Condition of product	~

passive speaker output	~
Minimum frequency	~
maximum frequency	~
DSP	~
built-in equaliser	~
suitable as monitor	~
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Mounting points	~
Weight per speaker	~
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dB Technologies Opera 12 Active Speaker
Product no: 9000-0025-9603 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Amid the success of their Opera series speakers, the designers at dB Technologies haven't been resting on their laurels. In fact, they've been evidently busy developing further improvements on the shape, cone design and DSP integration. The Opera 12 is the fruit of their labour. As before, you can expect highly energetic sound, combining power and precision at an excellent price.

Music and speech

The Opera 12 features a 12-inch woofer that has a noticeably fuller delivery than that of the 10-inch version and a tighter overall sound than the 15-inch. If you're looking for a speaker that handles speech just as well as it handles music, then the Opera 12 is your new best friend! It can even be used as a floor monitor; be connected to your mixer and has two inputs fitted so you can connect two separate sound sources at the same time.

New features

The new Opera speakers feature the special asymmetrical CD cone that have made this dB Technologies series such a success. With the new models, this has been completely redesigned to give the speakers even greater sound dispersion than before. The new models also have a DSP processor on board with 8 EQ presets, making it easier than ever to adjust the sound to suit the environment you're in.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
RMS power in watts	500 - 749 W
Maximum SPL	120 dB - 129 dB
Mid driver/woofer diameter	12 inches
Tweeter diameter	1 inch
Bluetooth	no
Playback options	none
Analogue audio output type	thru (XLR), balanced mix out (XLR)
Analogue audio input type	balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Number of stereo AUX inputs	none
Total microphone inputs	2
Total guitar/bass inputs	1
Total line inputs	1
Passive speaker output	no
Minimum frequency	60 - 79 Hz
Maximum frequency	19 - 19.9 kHz
DSP	basic DSP presets
Built-in equaliser	yes
Suitable as monitor	yes
Speaker cabinet material	plastic
Mounting points	M10 screw thread, 35mm stand flange
Weight per speaker	14 kg

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	18,3 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	75,0 x 44,0 x 43,0 cm

Product specifications

dB Technologies active speaker
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series: Opera
model: Opera 12
can also be used as a floor monitor
frequency response: 67 - 19,600 Hz
max. SPL: 129 dB
HF driver: 1-inches
sound dispersion: 110 degrees (horizontally), 85 degrees (vertically)
cone: asymmetrical CD cone
woofer: 12-inches
amplifier: class D
RMS power: 600 W
peak power: 1200 W
DSP with FIR processing, 56-bit
AD/DA conversion: 24-bit / 48 kHz
8 EQ presets
limiter: peak, RSM, thermal
inputs:
- XLR jack combo (mic / line)
- XLR/jack combo (mic / instrument)
output: XLR (ch1 link / mix out, selectable)
housing: polypropylene PP
full grille
handles: 1x top, 1x side
pole mount: 36 mm
rigging points: 2x M10 (above), 1x M10 (behind)
floor monitor angle: 45 degrees
dimensions: 350 x 642 x 349 mm
weight: 14.3 kg

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Merijn van der G. September 15, 2025

Wrote the following about dB Technologies Opera 12 Active Speaker

Uit deze speaker komt een goed helder geluid met een brede dynamiek. zeer geschikt voor dj’s of conferenties waar genoeg volume nodig is. Ik mis echter wel iets meer instel mogelijkheden in de dsp maar naast dat een goede speaker

Dion January 17, 2022

Wrote the following about dB Technologies Opera 12 Active Speaker

fantastische speakers! goed helder geluid, kunnen goed hard, kunnen tegen een stootje. slijten niet snel.

Bas C. June 17, 2019

Wrote the following about dB Technologies Opera 12 Active Speaker

In samenwerking met de sub 615 van dB een hele mooie, strakke actieve speaker. Is niet zwaar en tilt gemakkelijk. Het geluid blijft helder, zelfs nadat het volume omhoog gaat.

Enige nadeel is dat er aan de zijkant slechts 1 handvat is, waardoor het op statief zetten in de hoogte wat lastiger is dan als er twee handvatten aanwezig zijn.

Julien B. May 5, 2018

Wrote the following about dB Technologies Opera 12 Active Speaker

Great product !

The quality of these speakers is just " mind blowing " :)

I decided to take the 12" because I don't have a sub and I didn't want to carry the 15" version and I'm not disapointed at all !

The delivery with Bax-shop is very fast ! I had the parcel delivered the day after and I ordered at 17:00 the day before (on friday) it means they deliver on saturday which is awesome !

Thank you

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Musikmesse 2016: dB Technologies Opera Series Renovated

Friday 8 April 2016 By Julie Alexander

The popular affordable speakers from dB Technologies' Opera series have gotten a serious makeover, inside and out. The brand is currently showing the Operas at the Prolite + Sound 2016, right next door to the Musikmesse.