Short answer: the ADAM Audio T5V. It ranks #38 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.0/5) at $464 and is still sold new; the PreSonus Eris E5 ranks #77 (rated 3.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The PreSonus Eris E5’s replacement, the PreSonus Eris Studio 5, is rated 3.6/5 at $299.98.
Our notes describe the T5V as better than the Yamaha HS5 in vocal detail and low end, with the tradeoff being the AMT tweeter’s elevated, slightly uneven top end shared across Adam’s T-series.
The Eris E5’s cons compare it to that same HS5, describing it as more hifi sounding and not quite as detailed, although with deeper bass and a more fun listen.
Buy the Eris E5 for most of the performance at less than half the price. Buy the T5V for the stronger vocal detail if the extra $277.02 is acceptable.
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An affordable studio monitor with an even midrange, decent bass and rear trims for placement.
A low cost 5 inch studio monitor with a fuller low end, balanced and RCA inputs, and placement adjustment.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio T5V | PreSonus Eris E5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $464 per pair | $186.98 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #38 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #77 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 58.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45.9Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | - |
| Dimensions | 11.7”H x 7”W x 11.7”D (297.2 x 177.8 x 297.2 mm) | 10.2”H x 7”W x 7.7”D (259.1 x 177.8 x 195.6 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 53Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Weight | 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg) each | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) each |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Amplifier Power | 70w Per Speaker | 80w Per Speaker |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.65 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.02 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
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