Short answer: the Neumann KH80 DSP. It ranks #4 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.6/5) at $1,198 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.
The case for the Neumann KH80 DSP: Near identical sound to the 8020D. The tradeoff: High price.
Buy the Neumann KH80 DSP. It is rated higher for sound quality; the PreSonus Eris E5 is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Neumann KH80 DSP | PreSonus Eris E5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,198 per pair | $186.98 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #4 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #77 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 13.6”H x 10.8”W x 9.6”D (345.4 x 274.3 x 243.8 mm) | 10.2”H x 7”W x 7.7”D (259.1 x 177.8 x 195.6 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 57 Hz - 25 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 53Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Weight | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) each | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) each |
| Drivers | 4.1” woofer, 1” fabric dome tweeter | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| App | Yes (MA 1 alignment) | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| DSP | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes (via DSP) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Sensitivity | 91.9dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 140W (90W woofer + 50W tweeter) | 80w Per Speaker |
| Maximum SPL | 110.7dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.89 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.25 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | 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 |
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