PreSonus · Updated August 2026
PreSonus AIR12: price & specs
PreSonus AIR12. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: presonus.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The PreSonus AIR12 is listed at $399.99 on presonus.com as of 2026-08-25, #3 cheapest of 11 pa speakers (median $549); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 27/100 pay-blind standing, #8 of 12 in class.
Verified Aug 25, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Price history
$399.99Is the PreSonus AIR12 a good buy?
At $400, the PreSonus AIR12 is #5 cheapest of the 11 pa speakers we track, where the median is $549. On the spec sheet, its woofer size of 12 in is the highest of the 12, its max spl of 123 dB is below the median of the 12, and its mixer channels of 2 is below the median of the 12.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $399.99 — current on record (was $524.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | PreSonus |
| Released | — |
| Max spl (dB) | 123 |
| Amplifier power (W) | 1200 |
| Woofer size (in) | 12 |
| Frequency range (Hz) | 48-20000 |
| Coverage angle (°) | 90x60 |
| Mixer channels | 2 |
| Has bluetooth | No |
| Onboard dsp | Yes |
| Amplifier class | class-d-ab-hybrid |
| Enclosure material | polypropylene |
| Weight (kg) | 17 |
Source: presonus.com (verified 2026-07-13) · corroborated by frontendaudio.com. The PreSonus manufacturer store page (source) confirmed the exact model — "AIR12 2-Way Active Sound-Reinforcement Loudspeaker" with a 12-inch woofer and 1.35-inch HF compression driver, 1,200W (peak) Class D/Class AB power (900W Class D LF + 300W Class AB HF), 123 dB peak SPL, 90 x 60 dispersion, an onboard mixer with two combo XLR/quarter-inch inputs and DSP presets — plus a Regular price of $524.99. FrontEndAudio (corroboration) reproduced the full spec table, providing the methodology-required values not on the maker page: Frequency Range (-10 dB) 48 Hz to 20 kHz, "Cabinet: H-PP molded" (high-impact polypropylene) enclosure, and Weight 37.5 lbs (17 kg), and independently listed the same $524.99 list price. No release date is stated on either fetched page, so releaseDate is null; hasBluetooth is false as neither comprehensive spec sheet mentions any Bluetooth streaming or app control.
Is the PreSonus AIR12 worth it vs cheaper pa speakers?
PreSonus AIR12 against its closest cheaper and pricier pa speakers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked
| Product | Price | Max spl (dB) | Amplifier power (W) | Woofer size (in) | Frequency range (Hz) | Coverage angle (°) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PreSonus AIR12 this | $399.99 | 123 | 1200 | 12 | 48-20000 | 90x60 |
| Mackie Thump212 | $299.99 | 128 | 1400 | 12 | 47-23000 | — |
| Yamaha DBR12 | $459.99 | 131 | 1000 | 12 | 52-20000 | 90x60 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the PreSonus AIR12 cost?
The PreSonus AIR12 has a US price of $399.99, as of 2026-08-25.
How does the PreSonus AIR12 compare on price?
At $400, the PreSonus AIR12 is #5 cheapest of the 11 pa speakers we track, where the median is $549.
Has the PreSonus AIR12's price dropped?
Yes — since 2026-07-25 the PreSonus AIR12 has fallen 23.8%, from $524.99 to $399.99.
What is the lowest price the PreSonus AIR12 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the PreSonus AIR12 is $399.99 on 2026-08-25 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the PreSonus AIR12?
At $399.99, the PreSonus AIR12 is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-07-25.
What are the PreSonus AIR12's key specs?
PreSonus AIR12 (PreSonus): maxSplDb 123, amplifierPowerW 1200, wooferSizeIn 12, frequencyRangeHz 48-20000, coverageAngleDeg 90x60. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-13.
Price of record: $399.99 at presonus.com, 2026-08-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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