PreSonus CDL12 Generations: Every Model Compared

Last updated: October 9, 2026

The PreSonus CDL12 line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 2 models, from the PreSonus CDL12 to the PreSonus CDL12P. Ratings run from 3.3/5 to 3.5/5. Only one of them is still sold.

Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.

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Generation by generation

CDL12 to CDL12P

The PreSonus CDL12P replaced the PreSonus CDL12. It rates higher, 3.5/5 against 3.3/5.

Spec CDL12 CDL12P
Amplifier Power 2,000W peak / 500W RMS 2,000W peak / 1,000W program / 500W RMS (250W RMS per band)
Maximum SPL 131dB peak 130dB peak
Weight 65 lbs (29.5 kg) 63.1 lbs (28.6 kg)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many generations of the PreSonus CDL12 are there?

Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the PreSonus CDL12, from the PreSonus CDL12 to the PreSonus CDL12P.

What replaced the PreSonus CDL12?

The PreSonus CDL12P replaced the PreSonus CDL12. It is rated 3.5/5, against 3.3/5 for the PreSonus CDL12.