PreSonus R65 AMT Studio Monitor with 6.5" Driver

PreSonus R65 ReviewI 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).

The speakers sounded ok. Didn't last long (5 months). I wouldn't recommend them.

Die Lautsprecher waren als Upgrade zum Presonus Eris E5XT gedacht und stellen rein klangtechnisch für meine Ohren wirklich eine Verbesserung dar. Bessere Höhen (aber keinesfalls nervig oder anstrengend), sie klingen auch natürlicher und ausgewogener als die E5XT. Interessanterweise war der Bass bei meinem wandnahen Setup weniger ausgerpägt als bei den E5XT (bei der Grundeinstellung ohne den Acoustic Space Shalter oder EQ - bei den 5XT war das sogar in dem Fall mir zuviel), bei dem R65 klingt er aber deutlich akurater/natürlicher.Da No Go für mich war aber das hohe und in leiseren Musikpassgen (erst recht in den Pausen zwischen den Songs) deutlich hörbare Grundrauschen, das auch höher als bei den E5XT ist. Leider ein KO-Kriterium.Der Presonus Support hat mir geantwortet, dass das daran liegen kann, dass der R65 mehr Power hat als der E5XT und das kann zu höheren Grundrauschen führen.Positiv hervorheben kann ich noch die Optik, hochwertige Verarbeitung und die für einen 6,5 Zoller relativ kompakten Abmessungen.Schade. Leider wurden die Lautsprecher zurückgeschickt.Ich habe keine Erfahrung was Musikproduktion angeht und benutze Aktivmonitore hauptsächlich zum Musikhören sowie Filme schauen/Gaming.

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!

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.