Short answer: the Kali Audio LP-8 V2. It ranks #74 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $598. The PreSonus Eris Studio 8 ranks #99, rated 3.9/5, at $419.98, $178.02 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
What the Kali Audio LP-8 V2 does well: An affordable 8 inch studio monitor with bass deep enough for music without a subwoofer and low hiss at a desk. The catch: The 3.8dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and 6.68 ideal-subwoofer score show less even tonality than the smaller Kali Audio LP-6 V2.
The case for the PreSonus Eris Studio 8: 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 Kali Audio LP-8 V2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $178.02 saving on the PreSonus Eris Studio 8 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Kali Audio LP-8 V2 | PreSonus Eris Studio 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $598 per pair | $419.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #74 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #99 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, ported | - |
| Drivers | 1” soft dome tweeter, 8” woofer | 8” (203mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 16.5”H x 10”W x 11.3”D (419 x 254 x 286 mm) | 16.5”H x 9.8”W x 11.7”D (419.1 x 248.9 x 297.2 mm) |
| Weight | 19.8 lbs (9 kg) each | 22.3 lbs (10.1 kg) each |
| Amplifier Power | 100W total, bi-amped (60W LF, 40W HF) | 140w Per Speaker |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS, RCA | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Country | United States (design) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.94 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.68 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 37Hz - 25kHz (-10dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | - | No |
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