Search  for anything...
PreSonus

PreSonus R80 AMT Studio Monitor (Single)

  • Based on 28 reviews
Condition: New
Checking for the best price...
$429.95 Why this price?
Save $370.00 was $799.95

Buy Now, Pay Later

As low as / mo
  • – Up to 36-month term if approved
  • – No impact on credit
  • – Instant approval decision
  • – Secure and straightforward checkout

Ready to go? Add this product to your cart and select a plan during checkout.

Payment plans are offered through our trusted finance partners Klarna, PayTomorrow, Affirm, Afterpay, Apple Pay, and PayPal. No-credit-needed leasing options through Acima may also be available at checkout.

Learn more about financing & leasing here.

Selected Option

Free shipping on this product

30-day refund/replacement

To qualify for a full refund, items must be returned in their original, unused condition. If an item is returned in a used, damaged, or materially different state, you may be granted a partial refund.

To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.

View our full returns policy here.

Availability: Only 2 left in stock, order soon!
Fulfilled by Amazon
Arrives Saturday, Sep 20
Order within 5 hours and 20 minutes
Available payment plans shown during checkout

Recently Viewed

Style: 8" Driver


Features

  • 2-way active AMT design provides articulate high-frequency response and wide stereo imaging
  • Custom-designed, 6.8-inch, AMT ribbon tweeter responds to the subtlest waveforms and the highest frequencies
  • 8-inch Kevlar LF drivers provide transparent mid- and low-frequency reproduction for clean sound and punchy bass
  • Biamped, 150W Class D power amplifier with switching power supply. RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn-on/off transient, and subsonic filter protection
  • Acoustic Space settings (Linear, -1.5 dB, -3 dB, -6 dB) compensate for room placement
  • RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn-on/off transient, and subsonic filter protection

Description

The R80’s custom 6.8-inch Air Motion Transformer (AMT) ribbon tweeter responds to the subtlest waveforms and the highest frequencies, resulting in a greater sense of “air” and “space” that is characteristic of audiophile recordings. Custom coated, woven, 8-inch Kevlar LF drivers produce a more dynamic output than conventional designs, thanks to the rigid cone’s ability to maintain a more constant dispersion pattern across its frequency response range. The result is transparent sound with narrow vertical dispersion, which reduces undesirable reflections, and broad horizontal dispersion for a wide sweet spot. Driven by a 150W Class D amplifier, the biamped R80 delivers an open, clear, and less fatiguing listening experience. Acoustic Space controls help compensate for room anomalies, and an onboard highpass filter to easily to add a subwoofer, making the R80 an ideal choice for any professional listening environment.

Brand: PreSonus


Speaker Maximum Output Power: 150 Watts


Connectivity Technology: Auxiliary


Audio Output Mode: Stereo


Mounting Type: Tabletop Mount


Material: Vinyl-laminated medium-density fiberboard, Kevlar


Model Name: Presonus R80 150w Active Powered 8" AMT Studio Monitor with Ribbon Tweeter


Speaker Type: Monitor


Special Feature: Hi Res Audio


Recommended Uses For Product: Indoor


Compatible Devices: Projector, MP3 Player, Laptop, Television, Desktop, Tablet, Smartphone


Subwoofer Diameter: 6.5 Inches


Unit Count: 2.0 Count


Controller Type: Corded Electric


Surround Sound Channel Configuration: 2.0


Color: Black


Included Components: Studio Magic Plug-In Suite, Studio One Prime DAW software


Product Dimensions: 18.8"D x 16.1"W x 13.2"H


Age Range (Description): All ages


Item Weight: 19.8 Pounds


Is Waterproof: FALSE


Warranty Type: Limited


Number of Items: 1


Control Method: Touch


Speaker Size: 8 Inches


Power Source: Corded Electric


Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 1E+2 dB


Woofer Diameter: 8 Inches


Tweeter Diameter: 6.8 Inches


Vehicle Service Type: Car


Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant


Package Type: Frustration-Free Packaging


Audio Driver Type: Electrostatic Driver


Audio Driver Size: 8 Inches


Subwoofer Connectivity Technology: Wired


Connectivity Protocol: Aux, RCA, XLR


Includes MP3 player?: No


Number Of Circuits: 2


Number of Power Levels: 1


Series Number: 4


Specific Uses For Product: Studio Recording


UPC: 673454004421 673454004384 673454004407


Style: 8" Driver


Global Trade Identification Number: 84


Manufacturer: Presonus


Item Weight: 19.8 pounds


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: R80


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: August 20, 2015


Color Name: Black


Speaker Amplification Type: Active


Material Type: Vinyl-laminated medium-density fiberboard, Kevlar


Wattage: 150 watts


Frequently asked questions

If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: Saturday, Sep 20

Yes, absolutely! You may return this product for a full refund within 30 days of receiving it.

To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.

View our full returns policy here.

  • Klarna Financing
  • Affirm Pay in 4
  • Affirm Financing
  • Afterpay Financing
  • PayTomorrow Financing
  • Financing through Apple Pay
Leasing options through Acima may also be available during checkout.

Learn more about financing & leasing here.

Similar Products

Top Amazon Reviews

    • they do indeed sound clearer and sharper than the 305s (The JBLs are excellent sounding speakers
Style: 6.5" Driver
PreSonus R65 Review I received my R65s 08/30/16. They are used as my PC Audio speakers, replacing JBL LSR-305 powered studio monitors, which replaced Audio Engine A5+ speakers. I only purchased the PreSonus R65s because owning speakers with AMT Tweeters was a "Bucket List" desire of mine, not because the JBLs were deficient in any way. The audio chain consists of MoBo audio output via USB to Emotiva DC-1 Stealth DAC input, DAC XLR output to DBX Equalizer input, Equalizer XLR output to powered monitors and Martin Logan Dynamo 300 SW (Front facing). With all new speakers, a sufficient period is required for "Break In" or "Flex In" as I refer to it. The SW was already "Flexed in", and so after Approx. 60 Hrs. of use, I balanced the levels of the speakers with RTA software and measurement microphone I purchased earlier. I normally run the dual 31 band equalizer settings at "Flat", because I've come to prefer that setting, not because I mix music or any such activity. The AMT tweeters do indeed produce a clarity that is hard to describe. Pianos sound live, drum snares are crisp, they do indeed sound clearer and sharper than the 305s (The JBLs are excellent sounding speakers, especially for the delivered price of a pair). What you have to decide is whether the price ($630/pair delivered) is worth upgrading to. Other considerations were the front firing slotted ports (Like KRK monitors) which I desired because of room size and clutter, and the rear panel adjustments with selectable LP (100, 80, or 60Hz.) circuits (For use with Subs, which all good monitors should have). Well mastered recordings on these monitors sound absolutely incredible! Poorly mastered recordings sound bad to very bad. Once accustomed to this clarity, however, I can't go back. SW needed, as was required with the JBLs and Audio Engine A5+s. My other serious contenders were Emotiva AirMotiv 6s powered monitors ($100 + cheaper, more RMS class A/B power, however, a lot heavier speaker weight). I've never heard "Hiss" coming from these speakers with no signal input @ Max volume (Neither did I ever hear "Hiss" from the JBLs with no signal @ Max volume). XLR cables and careful routing I suspect. I would definitely purchase the R65s again, or R80s (For a little louder bass output). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2016 by Antoine P. Durousseau
    • stopped working after 4 months
Style: 6.5" Driver
The speakers sounded ok. Didn't last long (5 months). I wouldn't recommend them.
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2022 by Thomas Browning
    • Holographic soundscapes
Style: 8" Driver
I just got these monitors set up about 3 hours ago and have been listening to some of my music library and some of my own stuff. I know they are not broken in yet...but... the first thing I notice is the crystal clear, smooth, buttery, airy highs. Also well defined mids and solid lows (not boomy or muddy) I am using a Mackie sub also. These are replacing a set of Mackie MR8mk3's which I still feel are great sounding monitors for the price. These r80's take it up to a new level of accuracy though. I can hear little artifacts in my recordings that i did't hear before. The stereo image is very lifelike. I can pinpoint any sound in the space with tape measure precision. Its like you can reach out and touch were the sound should be in space. I am not experienced enough with pro studio monitors to point out any negatives as i have only had 3 pairs of monitors in my life (also had event 20/20's from the 90's). These are by far the best I've heard so far. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2018 by Jay
    • Most clear high frequency content at this price point
Style: 6.5" Driver
I used to use the JBL LSR308 for my productions. But now those are in my living room, and these have replaced them in my production setup. These are extremely revealing, and had clearly played details that were not coming out of the JBLS. Thanks for cleaning up my mix PreSonus!
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2018 by jesse zell
    • They sound fine and are accurate enough
Style: 6.5" Driver
Kind of whatever studio monitor. They sound fine and are accurate enough. However they don't last. Be prepared to send them back almost once a year for repair.
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2018 by drew2794
    • Absolutely amazing.
Style: 8" Driver
Review Image by brian brian
Review ror the R80s, these things are amazing. i produce electronic and I was deciding between these and the KRK 8 inch, really glad I went with these. So warm, so wide and the tweeters are unlike anything I've heard before. Just keep in mid these things are huge and will have idol static if you don't use balanced cables. You are definitely going to need some stands for these. Bonus points cuz they look cool too. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2017 by brian brian

Can't find a product?

Find it on Amazon first, then paste the link below.
Checking for best price...