Short answer: the Edifier MR3 on measurements, the PreSonus Eris E3.5 2nd Gen on tuning flexibility. The E3.5’s rear-panel high- and low-frequency shelf controls let you tailor the sound for near-wall placement, but its stock on-axis response has a pronounced smiley-face V-curve. The MR3 at $149.99 pairs a 3.5” mid-range driver with a 1” waveguided dome tweeter, with maximum output limited to around 86dB at 1 meter for a single speaker.
Buy the Edifier MR3. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $50 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 MR3 | PreSonus Eris E3.5 2nd Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 per pair | $99.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #11 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #45 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| App | Yes (Edifier ConneX) | No |
| Dimensions | 8.7”H x 4.9”W x 7.3”D (220 x 125.5 x 185 mm) (active); 220H x 125.5W x 176D mm (passive) | 8.3”H x 6”W x 5.5”D (210.8 x 152.4 x 139.7 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (rear knobs and app room compensation) | Yes (Acoustic space) |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 80 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Balanced TRS, RCA, Aux, Bluetooth | RCA, 1/4” Balanced |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg) | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) |
| Drivers | 3.5” mid-low driver, 1” silk dome tweeter | 3.5” woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 70Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 70Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 80Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Amplifier Power | 36W total (18W per speaker) | 50W total (25W per speaker) |
| Sensitivity | 83.3dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 87.4dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Maximum SPL | 93dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | 95dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.91 | 1.51 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.53 | 4.17 |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone | 1/8” headphone jack |
| Headphone Output | Yes | Yes |
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