Edifier S1000W vs Presonus Eris E5 XT

Short answer: the Presonus Eris E5 XT. It ranks #19 of 60 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $119.99; the Edifier S1000W ranks #46 and costs $599.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

What the Edifier S1000W offers: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit. Wifi Watch for: No independent measurements exist - reviews are limited to informal YouTube sound-comparison videos. As one of Edifier’s warmer-tuned lifestyle HiFi speakers, it isn’t voiced for the flat, neutral response of a measurement-verified monitor.

What the Presonus Eris E5 XT offers: CEA2034 spinorama shows very smooth, consistent directivity through the crossover region and into the treble, with early reflections tracking the on-axis curve closely. Watch for: On-axis response is uneven, with peaks at both frequency extremes and a dip around the roughly 3kHz crossover, giving a bass-and-treble-heavy tonal balance with the midrange partially recessed. Because directivity is otherwise good, room reflections closely mirror that same imbalance rather than smoothing it out. At 96dB SPL distortion spans a wide range of frequencies, and while dropping to 86dB helps, the woofer or its amplifier remains the weak link.

Buy the Presonus Eris E5 XT. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Edifier S1000W and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.

If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Edifier S1000W. It ranks near the bottom of the 60 powered bookshelf speakers, so look higher up the list instead.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Edifier S1000W: $599.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit. Wifi

Cons: No independent measurements exist - reviews are limited to informal YouTube sound-comparison videos. As one of Edifier’s warmer-tuned lifestyle HiFi speakers, it isn’t voiced for the flat, neutral response of a measurement-verified monitor.

Full Edifier S1000W review and specifications →

App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	13.6"H x 7.6"W x 11.6"D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm)
Drivers	5.5" (140mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, Wifi, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax
Output Power	60w RMS Per Speaker
Outputs	None
Weight	37 lbs / 16.8 kg

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Presonus Eris E5 XT: $119.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: CEA2034 spinorama shows very smooth, consistent directivity through the crossover region and into the treble, with early reflections tracking the on-axis curve closely.

Cons: On-axis response is uneven, with peaks at both frequency extremes and a dip around the roughly 3kHz crossover, giving a bass-and-treble-heavy tonal balance with the midrange partially recessed. Because directivity is otherwise good, room reflections closely mirror that same imbalance rather than smoothing it out. At 96dB SPL distortion spans a wide range of frequencies, and while dropping to 86dB helps, the woofer or its amplifier remains the weak link.

Full Presonus Eris E5 XT review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	65Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	85Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	10.2"H x 7"W x 7.7"D (259.1 x 177.8 x 195.6 mm)
Drivers	5" (127mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	53Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	TRS, XLR, RCA
Output Power	80w Per Speaker
Weight	10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg each

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  • Official Presonus Eris E5 XT Product Page
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