Short answer: the AsciLab C8C. It ranks #1 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.9/5); the PreSonus Eris Studio 8 ranks #99 (rated 3.9/5).
The AsciLab C8C is the better-sounding pick. Excellent large powered monitors, with extremely accurate sound and bass deep enough to skip a subwoofer. The catch: The result applies to the revised measured configuration; confirm that the speaker’s tuning matches it.
What the PreSonus Eris Studio 8 does well: A budget 8 inch studio monitor with XLR, TRS and RCA inputs and room adjustment controls for a conventional studio desk. Watch for: The large cabinet requires substantial desk or stand space.
Buy the AsciLab C8C. It is rated higher for sound quality than the PreSonus Eris Studio 8.
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Excellent large powered monitors, with extremely accurate sound and bass deep enough to skip a subwoofer.
A budget 8 inch studio monitor with XLR, TRS and RCA inputs and room adjustment controls for a conventional studio desk.
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Specifications Side By Side
| AsciLab C8C | PreSonus Eris Studio 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €5799 per pair | $419.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #1 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #99 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | sealed | - |
| Drivers | 1” alumina ceramic dome tweeter with waveguide, 2x 6” alumina ceramic midrange/woofers, 2x 8” side mounted opposed cardioid subwoofers | 8” (203mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 22”H x 10”W x 13.8”D (560 x 254 x 350 mm) | 16.5”H x 9.8”W x 11.7”D (419.1 x 248.9 x 297.2 mm) |
| Weight | 60.6 lbs (27.5 kg) each | 22.3 lbs (10.1 kg) each |
| Amplifier Power | 600W total (100W tweeter, 250W midrange, 250W subwoofer) | 140w Per Speaker |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 23.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 30.8Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 20.5Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Crossover Frequency | 150Hz, 1.2kHz | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
| Country | South Korea | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 7.70 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.48 | - |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA, AES/EBU, Coaxial, Optical | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (±1.5dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | - | No |
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