Short answer: the Edifier M60. It ranks #9 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $199.99. The PreSonus Eris E3.5 2nd Gen ranks #45, rated 2.5/5, at $99.99, $100 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Edifier M60 is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. Small desktop speakers with even sound, USB, Bluetooth and included stands, easy to set up at a desk. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.60 against 1.51 for the PreSonus Eris E3.5 2nd Gen. Its bass reaches about 67Hz before falling 3dB, against 80Hz for the PreSonus Eris E3.5 2nd Gen. It keeps a wired aux input, which the PreSonus Eris E3.5 2nd Gen lacks. Watch for: The on-axis response rises by about 0.57dB per octave, so the tonal balance becomes brighter toward the treble.
The case for the PreSonus Eris E3.5 2nd Gen: Small desktop monitors with bass and treble controls on the back to adjust for desk or wall placement. Watch for: The stock response spans 7.2dB from 300Hz to 5kHz and has a strong rising trend of about 1.27dB per octave, emphasizing treble over the midrange.
Buy the Edifier M60. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $100 with the PreSonus Eris E3.5 2nd Gen does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier M60 | PreSonus Eris E3.5 2nd Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 per pair | $99.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #9 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #45 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 70Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 80Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LDAC | - |
| Dimensions | 6.6”H x 3.9”W x 5.8”D (167.6 x 99.1 x 147.3 mm) | 8.3”H x 6”W x 5.5”D (210.8 x 152.4 x 139.7 mm) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (Acoustic space) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C | RCA, 1/4” Balanced |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter | 3.5” woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 80 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 87.5dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 87.4dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Amplifier Power | 66W total (33W per speaker) | 50W total (25W per speaker) |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | 95dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.60 | 1.51 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.33 | 4.17 |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Outputs | - | 1/8” headphone jack |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
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