PreSonus announces two new additions to their CDL Series of loudspeakers, the CDL Sub18 and CDL10P.

In a press release earlier today, PreSonus announced two new additions to their CDL Series of powered loudspeakers that have been available for a number of years. In their announcement, they report, “These models are the result of years of research and development and are a combination of the best attributes of point source and line array technology. The constant-directivity radiates a highly focused pattern with consistent SPL throughout the frequency response range, both on and off-axis. The result is clear, articulate speech intelligibility and natural music reproduction.”

PreSonus had CDL speakers on display and in use in their booths at each trade show I’ve attended and met with them at in the past. It is hard to get a good idea of what a system sounds like in that chaotic environment. It’s harder still when the presenters use already thin-sounding headset microphones, though both are very realistic use cases for real-world sound jobs. When I heard them in person, these systems struggled with projecting the sound forward effectively & were on the edge of feedback at times as a result.

That said, folks I’ve talked to who own and use these speakers regularly seem to like them. They get good marks for ease of use and reliability. They’re priced similarly to other popular powered boxes, and the system can grow if you need to add more cabinets in the future, though options for aiming fixed-angle arrays like this can be limited at best.

New Models

CDL Sub18

The CDL Sub18 offers powerful and clear low-end punch, thanks to its robust tour-grade enclosure and Class D power. With its flexible connectivity options, the CDL Sub18 excels in both permanent installations and mobile setups, making it an ideal choice for tours and other on-the-go sound needs.

Key features include:

• 18-inch custom woofer with 4-inch voice coil
• 2,000W Class D power (1,000 continuous)
• Balanced XLR Input and XLR Direct Output
• Onboard Variable Low-pass filter, Output Power Preset Select, and Polarity Invert

CDL10P

The new CDL10P provides a high-quality and consistent sound experience, perfect for touring bands and mobile DJs. Its hybrid point-source/line-array design ensures focused sound and even SPL coverage, resulting in clear speech intelligibility and natural music reproduction. The lightweight design offers both scalability and exceptional sonic performance in a portable package.

Key features include:

• Continuous-directivity constant curve array with six 2-inch cone drivers disperses sound 120° horizontally
• 10-inch long-throw LF transducer with 2.5-inch voice coil
• 2,000 watts Class D power for high SPLs and lightning-fast transient response
• Rugged, lightweight plastic enclosure and tour-grade steel grille – great for touring bands and mobile DJs.