PreSonus is shipping its second-generation R65 V2 and R80 V2 active AMT studio monitors. The new monitor speakers feature more extensive control than the original R-series, incorporating the analogue Acoustic Tuning controls from PreSonus’ celebrated Eris line.
Included are low cutoff, mid frequency, and high frequency controls, as well as a three-position acoustic space switch that allows users to compensate for the acoustic results of speaker placement against a wall or in a corner.
An upgraded 140W (75W LF + 65W HF) Class A/B power amplifier provides ample headroom and, according to the manufacturer, a warmer, smoother overall frequency response for “distortion-free, non-fatiguing” performance, even at higher volumes.
As with the original R-series, the new R65 V2 and R80 V2 monitors feature a custom-designed, 6.8-sq-in air motion transformer (AMT) tweeter that responds to the subtlest waveforms and high frequencies, making them suitable for hearing ultra-highs that add “air” and a sense of space and dimension.
The AMT’s thin (< 0.01 mm) folded Kapton membrane provides wave-cycle-accurate transient reproduction, and the AMT tweeter reportedly enables R-series V2 monitors to handle eight to 13 times the projection area of more traditional tweeter designs, while the monitor’s housing design constrains the projection area to the horizontal axis.
The R80 V2 features an eight-inch, custom-woven, composite woofer that offers consistent low-end dispersion across its frequency range. The R65 V2 has a 6.5-inch woofer of the same design. The R80 V2’s overall frequency response is rated at 40 Hz to 22 kHz, while the R65 V2 delivers 45 Hz to 22 kHz.
Balanced XLR and ¼-inch TRS and unbalanced RCA input connections make hookup to almost any line-level source quick and easy. Safety features include RF shielding, current-output limiting, over-temperature protection, and subsonic protection.
PreSonus R65 V2 and R80 V2 studio monitors are available immediately at PreSonus dealers for U.S. street prices of $329.95 and $429.95, respectively.
The new R-series V2 monitors replace the original R-series monitors, which have been discontinued.