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Yamaha
Yamaha DBR12
$459.99Cheaper
Released 2014-09
Best Pa Speakers · head-to-head
Yamaha DBR12 vs PreSonus AIR12
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Yamaha DBR12 is cheaper at $459.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
PreSonus
PreSonus AIR12
$524.99
Which is better: the Yamaha DBR12 or PreSonus AIR12?
The Yamaha DBR12 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Yamaha DBR12 is the cheaper at $459.99. The Yamaha DBR12 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Yamaha DBR12 | PreSonus AIR12 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $459.99 | $524.99 |
| Brand | Yamaha | PreSonus |
| Released | 2014-09 | — |
| Max spl (dB) | 131 | 123 |
| Amplifier power (W) | 1000 | 1200 |
| Woofer size (in) | 12 | 12 |
| Frequency range (Hz) | 52-20000 | 48-20000 |
| Coverage angle (°) | 90x60 | 90x60 |
| Mixer channels | 2 | 2 |
| Has bluetooth | No | No |
| Onboard dsp | Yes | Yes |
| Amplifier class | class-d | class-d-ab-hybrid |
| Enclosure material | — | polypropylene |
| Weight (kg) | 15.8 | 17 |
Sources — Yamaha DBR12: usa.yamaha.com (verified 2026-07-13). PreSonus AIR12: presonus.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Yamaha DBR12 and PreSonus AIR12?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max spl (dB): Yamaha DBR12 131 vs PreSonus AIR12 123
- Amplifier power (W): Yamaha DBR12 1000 vs PreSonus AIR12 1200
- Frequency range (Hz): Yamaha DBR12 52-20000 vs PreSonus AIR12 48-20000
- Amplifier class: Yamaha DBR12 class-d vs PreSonus AIR12 class-d-ab-hybrid
- Weight (kg): Yamaha DBR12 15.8 vs PreSonus AIR12 17