Short answer: the Edifier S2000MKIII. It ranks #71 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 3.5/5) at $594.98 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.
Buy the Edifier S2000MKIII. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the PreSonus Eris E5 is discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S2000MKIII | PreSonus Eris E5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $594.98 per pair | $186.98 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #71 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #77 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 13.5”H x 7.8”W x 10.8”D (342.9 x 198.1 x 274.3 mm) | 10.2”H x 7”W x 7.7”D (259.1 x 177.8 x 195.6 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 40.5Hz at -3dB; 37Hz at -6dB (Spinorama) | 53Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.24 | - |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) woofer | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Amplifier Power | 65w RMS Per Speaker | 80w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) each |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.99 | - |
| XLR Input | No | 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 | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
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