Short answer: the KRK Rokit 5 G5. It ranks #50 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $398. The PreSonus Eris Studio 5 ranks #65, rated 3.6/5, at $299.98, $98.02 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the KRK Rokit 5 G5: A 5 inch studio monitor with app controlled DSP voicing modes and boundary EQ settings. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
Why pick the PreSonus Eris Studio 5: An inexpensive 5 inch studio monitor with a wide waveguide, front port, and balanced XLR and TRS inputs. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
Buy the KRK Rokit 5 G5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $98.02 saving on the PreSonus Eris Studio 5 is not enough to make up the difference.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: KRK Rokit 5 G5 3.6 to 4.0; PreSonus Eris Studio 5 3.4 to 3.8). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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A 5 inch studio monitor with app controlled DSP voicing modes and boundary EQ settings.
An inexpensive 5 inch studio monitor with a wide waveguide, front port, and balanced XLR and TRS inputs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KRK Rokit 5 G5 | PreSonus Eris Studio 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $398 per pair | $299.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #50 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #65 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated |
| Weight | 10.9 lbs (4.95 kg) | 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 11.3”H x 7.5”W x 9.5”D (288 x 191 x 242 mm) | 11.5”H x 8”W x 8.8”D (292 x 203 x 223 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 55W (35W LF + 20W HF, Class D) | 80w Per Speaker (Class AB) |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) Kevlar woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter | 5.25” woven composite woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| DSP | Yes (3 voicing modes) | - |
| EQ | Yes (25 boundary and tuning settings) | Yes (Low-cut, Mid and High controls, 3-way acoustic space tuning) |
| App | Yes (KRK app) | - |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| XLR 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 | - | 48Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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