The PreSonus CDL12P is rated 3.5/5 for sound quality, #48 of 83 12-Inch PA Speakers on an estimated rating, since it has not been measured or compared side by side yet. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: PreSonus
#48 PreSonus CDL12P: $949.99 Amazon $949.99 B&H Photo Video $949.99 eBay
Older model: the PreSonus CDL12 (ranked lower, rated 3.3/5). See every PreSonus CDL12 generation.
Pros: A powered 12 inch PA speaker with a curved column of tweeters for wide, even coverage, flyable in arrays with array and subwoofer presets. An active two-way PA speaker that keeps the PreSonus CDL12’s hybrid point-source and line-array layout: a 12-inch woofer behind a curved column of eight 2-inch drivers, crossed over at 420Hz, with 120° by 15° coverage. PreSonus rates it at 2,000W peak (500W RMS) and 130dB peak SPL, with a 48Hz to 18kHz range (±3dB). Up to six can be flown with the integrated rigging, and onboard DSP has array and subwoofer presets. It moves to a lighter plastic enclosure with a steel grille for touring use.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers, and the measured PreSonus CDL12’s results can’t be assumed to carry over to the new enclosure. It still weighs 28.6 kg (63 lb), and it is a professional speaker with no Bluetooth or battery.
| Released | Oct 2020 (6 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 2,000W peak / 1,000W program / 500W RMS (250W RMS per band) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Cabinet Material | Plastic enclosure with 1.2mm steel grille |
| Configuration | Active 2-way constant-directivity PA speaker |
| Coverage | 120° x 15° |
| Crossover Frequency | 420Hz |
| DSP | Yes |
| Dimensions | 18.7”H x 20.6”W x 18.4”D (473.8 x 522.3 x 467.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, eight 2” high-frequency drivers |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 18kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR line input and direct XLR line output |
| Maximum SPL | 130dB peak |
| Passive | No |
| Rigging | Integrated flyware for arrays of up to six; 35mm pole socket with 7.5° downtilt |
| Weight | 63.1 lbs (28.6 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
Price history
The price has held at $949.99 since Sep 2026.
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